Abstract
The late Victorian and early Edwardian artist Eleanor Fortescue-Brickdale’s illustrations and paintings have been largely marginalized in the larger world of Arthurian art and criticism. This thesis argues that her work, focused on the illustration Enid, Guinevere, and Vivien, is impactful in its exploration between Arthurian characters and Victorian women. Critiquing with a feminist ideology, Brickdale attempts to break down Victorian stereotypes on women by visually breaking down the socially congruent labels placed onto the women of Camelot. In doing so, she both critiques Victorian society and artistically argues for a much needed social reconstruction.
Degree
MA
College and Department
Humanities; Comparative Arts and Letters
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BYU ScholarsArchive Citation
Johansson, Hannah, "Eleanor Fortescue-Brickdale and the Best, the Worst, and the Betwixt: The Intertwined Women of Arthurian Literature and Victorian Society" (2025). Theses and Dissertations. 11244.
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/etd/11244
Date Submitted
2025-04-23
Document Type
Thesis
Keywords
Eleanor Fortescue-Brickdale, Guinevere, Vivien, Enid, Victorian England, feminism
Language
english