From romantic legends and poems dating back to the 12th century, and the famous opera by Richard Wagner, Tristan and Isolde tells the story of their doomed romance. Leighton in Medieval and Pre-Raphaelite style portrays King Mark of Cornwall, Tristian's uncle and Isolde's bridegroom watching the young knight leaning on his Celtic harp, as the alternate title "The End of the Song" suggests, gazing at beautiful Isolde with love. Leighton's work bridged the commercial and critical divide earning a place in the Victorians' hearts. Famous for his romantic and vivid, Edwardian and Medieval compositions, artist Leighton drew inspiration from historic eras, literature, romance and the Pre-Raphaelite movement. The authentic stretched canvas replica painting captures the original work's texture, depth of color, and even its subtle brushstrokes, which are applied by hand. This replica European style, bright gold-toned, ribbed frame is cast in quality designer resin with an acanthus leaf and floret border that draws the eye toward the beautiful image. Proudly printed and framed in the USA using imported molding.