La Belle Isuelt Added by WilliamMorris

Image: Tate Collection UK

This oil on canvas painting from 1858 is the only painting that Morris completed. The model in the painting is Jane Burden who became his wife in 1859. The inspiration for this painting came from Thomas Malory's 'Morte d'Arthur' (1485). The figure in the painting is supposed to be Guinevere (the painting is also known by that name). The name Iseult, however, refers also to the the legend of Tristan and Isolde.

Source:
Tate Collection UK
http://www.tate.org.uk/servlet/ViewWork?cgroupid=999999961&workid=10322&searchid=12685

For more on Malory's 'Morte d'Arthur' try:
Arthurian Legend
http://www.arthurian-legend.com/summary-mort-darthur-00.php

For more on Tristan and Iseult try:
Timeless Myths
http://www.timelessmyths.com/arthurian/tristan.html
Tristan and Isolde website
http://www.tristanandisolde.net/index.php