Heloise D'Argenteuil Forlorn

Edward H. Corbould

Watercolour with gum Arabic

19 x 15 inches

Signed to the back with inscription

The painting depicts the heroine of one of the most famous of all romantic stories — the Heloise of Heloise and Abelard.

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Courtesy of Ivo de Galan, who retains copyright. Readers might wish to visit his gallery's site.