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Canto IV, Verse 328
Canto IV, Verse 328 is an ink print by the Romanticist artist William Blake. It dates from 1803 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
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Overview
Canto IV, Verse 328 is an engraving created by William Blake in 1803. It is a print that exemplifies Blake's diverse and imaginative output as a poet, painter, and printmaker.
Subject & Meaning
The engraving depicts a somber scene of three figures in a room: a man seated at a table with a cup, a woman reading a book, and another woman standing behind her. The contrast between the man's dark attire and the women's lighter clothing adds to the scene's subdued atmosphere.
Technique & Style
The engraving showcases Blake's skillful use of cross-hatching, which creates a sense of depth and texture. This technique is characteristic of engraving, a medium Blake mastered.
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Artist
William Blake (28 November 1757 – 12 August 1827) was an English poet, painter and printmaker.
