King Canute
1820
graphite
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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William Blake
William Blake (28 November 1757 – 12 August 1827) was an English poet, painter and printmaker.
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graphite
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
King Canute is a 1820 graphite by William Blake, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This portrait shows a man with a crown, looking upwards. He has curly hair and a beard, and his eyes are cast upwards. The drawing is done in graphite, with dark lines and shading that give the image depth. The man's facial expression is calm and introspective, and his gaze seems to be directed at something in the distance. The crown on his head is ornate, with intricate details that suggest a high level of craftsmanship. If you're interested in learning more about this style of art, you might want to explore the Romanticism movement, which emphasized emotion and imagination in art.
William Blake (28 November 1757 – 12 August 1827) was an English poet, painter and printmaker.
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