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| Antique Print Knights Mediaeval Chivalry Jousting ArtA gorgeous illustration by one of Britain's most well-respected illustrators and artists of the period. Walter Crane was a painter, decorator, designer, book illustrator, writer and socialist. Born in Liverpool in 1845, his technical background allowed him to develop a much greater craftsmanship in the art of the book than any other contemporary artist. He had the great strength of being principally an illustrator and not merely a painter who illustrated books. The Paris Commune had a powerful influence on him and led to his association with William Morris and the socialist cause.
Although direct followers are hard to pin down, Crane was widely influential and the Crane style appears in the Art School work of the 1890s and 1900s. (Houfe)Robin Hood and his Outlaws use black arrows to kill those who persecute the common people with unjust laws, hangings and cruelty. Robin sends a black arrow as a warning to the Sheriff of Nottingham and Sir Guy of Gisbourne - it flies through the high window and pierces the table where they sit plotting ways to extort more taxes from the poor.
A wonderuful illustration showing the coat of mail and armour of the period, with two beautiful hounds lounging at their master's feet. Note the distinctive Crane monograph in the corner. Beautiful colouring. |
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| Antique print - The Black Arrow 1911 Walter Crane | Guaranteed Over 99 years old
 Kendall Green with Silver Border Line
 8 X 10 inches
date 1911
NOT a modern reproduction
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All mounts are hand cut to fit individual print measurements.
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