Canto IV, Verse 328
1803
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1803
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Canto IV, Verse 328 is a 1803 ink by William Blake, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This engraving depicts a scene with three figures in a room. A man sits at a table, holding a cup and looking at a woman who is seated in a chair, reading a book. Another woman stands behind her, wearing a headscarf. The man is dressed in dark attire, while the women wear lighter-colored clothing. The room features a window with a curtain, and the overall atmosphere appears somber. The engraving's use of cross-hatching creates a sense of depth and texture. To learn more about the artist's techniques, explore the world of engraving.
