Lady Torrens and Family
1825
ink
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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ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Lady Torrens and Family is a 1825 ink by William Blake, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a group of people, likely a family, in a loose arrangement. The figures are outlined in dark lines, with some details filled in, like the faces and clothing. In the center, a woman sits with a child on her lap. To her right, another woman stands, while to her left, a man sits with his legs crossed. A small child is crouched on the ground, looking up. The background is a plain, light color. The simple yet expressive lines of this sketch evoke a sense of intimacy and warmth. To learn more about the artist's technique, look up cross-hatching.
William Blake (28 November 1757 – 12 August 1827) was an English poet, painter and printmaker.
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