The Dragon’s Cave (1891), by Edward Brewtnall. Watercolour. (Private Collection, image in Public Domain).
The setting is Dunald Mill Hole, a famous cave in Lancashire. Brewtnall adds a menacing dragon and a dragon-killing knight to create a playful vision of medieval fantasy.
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Created 15 September 2026