A Coromantyn Free Negro, or Ranger, armed
1793
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1793
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
A Coromantyn Free Negro, or Ranger, armed is a 1793 ink by William Blake, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This engraving depicts a man standing in a landscape, holding a long gun over his left shoulder. He wears a cloth wrapped around his head, a loincloth, and a belt with a knife and pouch. The background features trees and another figure in the distance. The man's attire and the presence of a gun suggest he may be a hunter or warrior. The engraving style, with its detailed cross-hatching, adds texture and depth to the image. The level of detail in this engraving is reminiscent of the work of Blake, William.
