This is one of the most famous of the Middle English Romances. It exists in 1 manuscript, which does have some illuminations (illustrations):
Sir Gawain brings up several key themes which we'll discuss in class on Tuesday. I'll add the list of themes to this post after discussion, so you can keep them in mind for reading the rest of the poem.
Edit: Some ideas that you all raised in class for themes:
Nature/court
Color schemes
Honor
Bravery
Some things I'd like to add:
Trouthe (truth)
Game
Reciprocity
Consider form, too: what does the stanza structure allow the poet? What does it keep him from doing?
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