3-020-985 - The Print Collector/Heritage Images

"Elaine", by T. S. Westmacott, in the exhibition of the Royal Academy, 1868. 'All that may be our duty by way of offering descriptive observations in reference to this statuette we think can be performed - and, if done, most certainly best done - by quoting the exact passage of Tennyson's graceful idyl which Mr. T.S. [sic] Westmacott has illustrated. Many of our readers will not require their memories to be refreshed regarding anything so familiar; but to some the passage may be acceptable. It runs thus: "She stayed a minute, then made a sudden step to the gate, and there - Her bright hair blown about the serious face, Yet rosy-kindled with her brother's kiss - Paused in the gateway, standing by the shield In silence, while she watch'd their arms far-off Sparkle until they dipt below the downs".' From "Illustrated London News", 1868.