connoisseur-art: Eleanor Fortescue-Brickdale (1872-1945)“The Little Foot Page” The work is based o
connoisseur-art: Eleanor Fortescue-Brickdale (1872-1945) “The Little Foot Page” The work is based on the story of Burd Helen, a tragic heroine from Scottish balladry, who dressed as a boy page to follow her cruel lover on foot while he rode on horseback. After bearing him a child, she was finally acknowledged by him and they married. Here she is shown secretly doffing her female attire and cutting her long hair, in preparation for her journey. -- source link
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