King Edward
1819
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 Edward is a 1819 graphite by William Blake, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a side view of a bearded man’s face in simple pencil lines. The hair and beard are drawn with quick, sketchy strokes, leaving some areas loose and unfinished. The face looks thoughtful, with a slight frown and a long nose. The note below names the subject as "King Edward," but the drawing feels more like a quick study than a finished portrait. The loose lines and shading give it a raw, almost hurried look. Check out Blake, William for more of his sketchy, expressive drawings.
William Blake (28 November 1757 – 12 August 1827) was an English poet, painter and printmaker.
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