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Hellelil and Hildebrand, The Meeting on the Turret Stairs
by Frederic William Burton
Artwork Details
Year
1864
Collection
National Gallery of Ireland
Medium
Watercolor on paper
Original Size
95.3 cm × 60.4 cm (37.5 in × 23.8 in)
About This Artwork
A masterpiece of Pre-Raphaelite watercolor depicting the tragic romance between Hellelil and Hildebrand. This haunting image shows the lovers meeting on a turret staircase, knowing their love is doomed by a family feud. The painting was inspired by a Danish ballad and showcases Burton's exceptional skill in watercolor technique. Voted Ireland's favorite painting in a 2012 poll, this work exemplifies the Pre-Raphaelite attention to detail, emotional intensity, and medieval romanticism.
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