“Often she would stand upon the walls of Troy” by Walter Crane is an illustration belonging to the art movement known as Neo-Romanticism. This artwork is part of the series “The Story of Greece”.
The artwork vividly depicts a scene from the ancient city of Troy, featuring a woman adorned in classical attire, standing upon the city’s walls with an elegant peacock feather fan in hand. She is accompanied by two other women similarly dressed, who appear to be glancing into the distance. The setting includes elements typical of classical architecture, such as stone walls and a tower backdrop. The use of rich colors and intricate details typifies Crane’s illustrative style, evoking the romanticized grandeur and mystique of ancient Greek legend. Prominent in the foreground are a golden helmet and an ornately detailed shield, further emphasizing the historical and mythological context of the scene.
