Canto III, Verse 201
1803
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1803
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Canto III, Verse 201 is a 1803 ink by William Blake, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This black-and-white print shows a woman in a long, flowing dress with a huge feathered hat. Her face is hidden by the hat’s wide brim, and she holds something small in her gloved hands. The background is plain, focusing all attention on her elegant silhouette. The tiny print at the bottom names the artist as William Blake and the publisher’s date as 1803. The text also references a poem, *Canto III, Verse 201*, suggesting this image was made to illustrate a story. If you like this style, look up etching to see how artists like Blake carved fine lines into metal plates.
