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Le Morte d'Arthur

Written by Sir Thomas Malory British
Illustrated by Aubrey Vincent Beardsley British
Published by J. M. Dent & Co. British
1893–94
Not on view
On loan to The Met
This work of art is currently on loan to the museum.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Le Morte d'Arthur
  • Artist: Written by Sir Thomas Malory (British, 1415/18–1471)
  • Artist: Illustrated by Aubrey Vincent Beardsley (British, Brighton, Sussex 1872–1898 Menton)
  • Artist: Published by J. M. Dent & Co. (London)
  • Date: 1893–94
  • Medium: Illustrations; line-block process printing
  • Dimensions: H: 10 1/4 in. (26 cm)
  • Classification: Books
  • Credit Line: Thomas J. Watson Library
    The Metropolitan Museum of Art
    Purchased with income from the Jacob S. Rogers Fund
  • Curatorial Department: European Paintings