The work illustrates the famous ballad of the same name, though which of the many versions
DGR used is uncertain (see commentary for
Burd Alane).
Production History
Two drawing are known, a
pen and wash sketch and a more finished
pen and ink drawing. DGR later made some drawings toward
a portrait of the ballad's heroine, and may have had a part in the oil
painting that has been attributed to him.
This collection contains 2 texts and images, including:
Pen and ink drawing
Scholarly Commentary
Introduction
The work illustrates the famous ballad of the same name, though which of the many versions DGR used is uncertain (see commentary for Burd Alane).
Production History
Two drawing are known, a pen and wash sketch and a more finished pen and ink drawing. DGR later made some drawings toward a portrait of the ballad's heroine, and may have had a part in the oil painting that has been attributed to him.