Framed King Arthur Posters
As legendary historical characters go, King Arthur is probably one of the most popular and the stories about him endured. The narrative states that he lived and ruled Britain at the end of the fifth century, while organizing the people in their quest to resist the Saxon invaders. His story is widely covered in folklore but also through Framed King Arthur Art and FramedArt.com provides the finest printings.
Very few of the stories revolving around his existence can be confirmed, due to the sparse historical background. It was poets and writers that made him truly popular, with painters making a contribution to the cause, especially in the 19th century. This is the time when some of the best paintings were created, with art lovers getting to choose between Framed King Arthur Art created by Frederick Burton and John William Waterhouse among others. Meeting on the Turret Stairs by Burton and Lady of Shalott are two of their most representative paintings dedicated to the legendary King.
While Arthur is the central character of the story and obviously the cornerstone of most paintings, there is no shortage of Framed King Arthur Art focusing on the Excalibur. The mythical sword as well as the Knights of the Round Table, served as a source of inspiration for writers and Arthurian literature enjoy the resurgence in the last two centuries. Theater, TV series and feature films bring the story back to life and in the spotlight, while inspiring history buffs to look for more proof about his existence.