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Canto IV, Verse 294, by William Blake, ink, 1803

Canto IV, Verse 294

William Blake

1803

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Canto IV, Verse 294 is a 1803 ink by William Blake, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
William Blake
When & what style?
1803 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

This image shows a black-and-white etching of a man and woman dancing in a room with arches. The man has a long beard and wears a hat and robe. The woman wears a long dress. They are surrounded by other people, some of whom are also dancing. In the background, there are several people, including a woman in a hat and a man with a beard. The atmosphere is lively and joyful. The artist who created this etching is William Blake.

About the artist

Portrait of William Blake
Artist

William Blake

William Blake (28 November 1757 – 12 August 1827) was an English poet, painter and printmaker.

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