Tuesday, August 13, 2013

Treasury Tuesday – The Lady of Shalott

Recently, a woman named Katherine made one of my favorite treasuries to date. Inspired by the poem "The Lady of Shalott" by Alfred Lord Tennyson (whose works I very much adore), she created this ode to the Lady herself. For those who haven't read this lengthy, but beautiful melodic ballad, you can find it here. Like a mournful song, the life of this Arthurian like legend meets a hauntingly tragic end. The treasury below captures the poem beautifully and I was overwhelmingly delighted to have my antique castle button, "For Whom the Bell Tolls", included amongst such sadly romantic pieces. This poem was also the inspiration behind one of my favorite paintings by John William Waterhouse as well. His sumptuous style nearly breaks my heart and the light and texture he created in that painting is incredible in its despair. I love that paired together, you can see how the poem inspired two different people more than one hundred years apart to create very similar visual images.

To view individual items in this treasury, click here.

Lady of Shalott inspired gift guide on Etsy #legend #camelot



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21 comments:

  1. I adore Waterhouse. That treasury is breathtaking and making my wallet twitch lol

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  2. Lovely pieces. Waterhouse is my favorite artist and I have a big print of that painting.

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  3. I love the pic of the woman in a boat, reminds me of a series I saw as a kid. Do you know who painted it? I remember there also being one based on Rapunzel. :) Danica

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    1. Just saw it is John William Waterhouse, thanks so much for reminding me of his work! :) Danica

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  4. Beautiful items Jamie, the gold headpiece is my fav!:) Kisses! xo

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  5. thats very cool Ive always loved that painting

    Kate-the old fashioned way

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  6. The photos is really nice! and so the midnight necklace. love it:)

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  7. I love your ring! And the picture for it is wonderful- just perfect!

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  8. So very beautiful the head piece has my full attention. This was a beautiful treasury.

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  9. Wonderful T, Jamie! Kind of you to include my photograph ... thank you!

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  10. That oil painting is beautiful. Even the canoe is fabulous.

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  11. Lovley painting! I would love it if you came by to my blog www.JuneWantsItAll.com and we could follow each other if you like!
    xx

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  12. Swooning over the gorgeous green corset gown and gold head dress. Thanks for stopping by and sharing your fashion opinions with me.

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  13. Ah, the photography and the vase are amazing!

    Ali of

    Dressing Ken

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  14. Simply beautiful .. that poem makes me think of Anne of Green Gables!

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    (¸¤ Lanaya | xoxo
    Raising-Reagan.com

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  15. This is wonderful. I am taken most by the headpiece and beautiful details overall. Thank for sharing such lovely treasuries. x/Madison :-)

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  16. Enchantingly gorgeous array of items. They instantly made me think of one of my grade school best friends, Karen, who had a deeply rooted passion for fantasy/fairy tale stories and fashions that channeled an Arthurian vibe.

    ♥ Jessica

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    1. Awww, she sounds like a wonderful friend to have at that age!

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