Geraint and Enid Ride Away (1868)
by Gustave Doré (French, 1832-1883)
Romantic, timeless, and rich with literary history, Geraint and Enid Ride Away is a beautiful illustration by the renowned French artist Gustave Doré. Created in 1868, the artwork depicts a tender scene from Alfred, Lord Tennyson's Arthurian idyll Enid (later Geraint and Enid), capturing the moment the devoted Enid mounts her horse beside Sir Geraint as the pair set off together on their journey.
This picture illustrates the lines from Tennyson's "Enid" idyll (later "Geraint and Enid")
Mounted, and reached a hand, and on his foot
She set her own and climbed; he turned his face
And kissed her climbing, and she cast her arms
About him, and at once they rode away.
Doré's masterful engraving style brings warmth and emotion to the scene, transforming a brief passage of poetry into a vivid visual narrative. The graceful composition and delicate details highlight themes of love, loyalty, courage, and companionship, making this piece a standout work of Victorian illustration.
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• Printed with Dye/Pigment Reactive Ink on Archival Matte Paper
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• Heavy weight (210 gsm), thick base, and an instant-dry coating that resists fingerprints and smudging
* Heavy weight (230 gsm), thick base (9.5 mil), and an instant-dry coating that resists fingerprints and smudging.