The Eve of St. Agnes  1863

Oil on canvas [br]154.3 x 117.8 cm "....Of all its wreathed pearls her hair she frees; Unclasps her warmed jewels one by one; Loosens her fragrant bodice; by degrees Her rich attire creeps rustling to her knees: Half-hidden, like a mermaid in seaweed, Pensive awhile she dreams awake, and sees In fancy fair St Agnes in her bed, But dares not look behind, or all th...