1821
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
'A rolling stone is ever bare of moss' is a 1821 ink by William Blake, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This small black-and-white image shows a person pushing a heavy barrel down a street. The buildings behind them have tall windows and a simple, old-style look. Trees line the sidewalk, and the person’s posture suggests hard work. The artist used fine lines and shading to create depth, focusing on the effort of the laborer. This style was common in wood engravings of the time. Look up engraving, cross-hatching to see how artists build shadows with lines.
William Blake (28 November 1757 – 12 August 1827) was an English poet, painter and printmaker.
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