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Childe Rolande to the Dark Tower Came

Sir Edward Burne-Jones, 1861

A knight in armour is surrounded by a mass of sunflowers. Illustrates Browning's poem 'Childe Rolande to the Dark Tower Came' published in 'Men and Women' (1855).

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Title of artwork, date

Childe Rolande to the Dark Tower Came, 1861

Date supported

1984

Medium and material

Pen & ink with grey wash

Dimensions

43 x 24 cm

Grant

2500

Total cost

15000

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