A Dream of the Past: Sir Isumbras at the Ford
| A Dream of the Past: Sir Isumbras at the Ford | |
|---|---|
| Artist | John Everett Millais |
| Year | 1856–57 |
| Medium | oil on canvas |
| Dimensions | 120 cm × 170 cm (47 in × 67 in) |
| Location | Lady Lever Art Gallery, Port Sunlight |
A Dream of the Past: Sir Isumbras at the Ford (1856–57) is a painting by John Everett Millais depicting a medieval knight helping two young peasant children over a swollen river. The children are carrying heavy burdens of wood for winter fuel.