Fair Helen

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A couple stands in front of a tree, closely entwined, as a man runs away in the background

I wish I were where Helen lies!

(P. 398.)

Artist

Name:: Franklin, John
Country:: UK

Illustration

Subject:: Narratives
Technique:: Wood Engraving
Engraver:: Dalziel, George
Format:: Portrait (taller)
Source:: The Getty Research Institute, the Internet Archive

Book

Title:: The book of British ballads
Author:: Hall, Samuel Carter
Publisher:: London: Jeremiah How, 1842
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Description:

A man and a woman stand in front of a tree, entwined in a warm embrace as her body seems to go limp, while a second man is seen running away in the background. This ballad is also known as Helen of Kirkconnel.

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{{cite web | title=Fair Helen | url=https://www.oldbookillustrations.com/illustrations/fair-helen/ | author=Franklin, John | year=1842 | access-date=May 2, 2024 | publisher=Old Book Illustrations}}