Museum number
2019.17
Object
Chaucer's Tale of Sir Topaz, from 'The Canterbury Tales II' series, by Elisabeth Frink (1930–1993), 1972, etching with aquatint on copper, Unsigned and un-editioned Publisher: Leslie Waddington Prints Ltd CR 65, p.137
On display?
No

Further description

Simple name
plain etching
Dimensions
50cm (h) x 34cm (w)
Another story of romance, this is one of Chaucer’s most light-hearted and satirical tales about a handsome knight. Frink chose a humorous and unusual perspective to interpret this story. Viewing the knight through another character’s leg undermines his authority and enhances the parodic nature of the tale.

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