Edmund Leighton Accolade Wall Tapestry Motifs & Patterns How could anyone resist taking

How could anyone resist taking a rest in this peaceful retreat

get captured in its antiquity and vibrancy

The aged appearance of this subtle design reflects the fact that it was inspired by an old Russian painting on wood

A perfect wall tapestry for the lover of flowers and gardens

A modern translation of people of Africa in native garb

Edmund Leighton Accolade Wall Tapestry Motifs & Patterns How could anyone resist takingBased on a classic painting by Edmund Blair Leighton entitled 'The Accolade'. It is one of his many paintings depicting the subject of chivalry and has been considered as one of his best known works. This scene depicts an accolade ceremony where one is bestowed the honor of knighthood. The brave knight dressed in a coat of chain mail armor kneels before the beautiful queen and is sworn in with the edge of a sword. An audience watches on to the right