1793
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Restrike from fragment of cancelled plate for "A Prophecy" is a 1793 ink by William Blake, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This image shows a faded, uneven print with dark lines on a light brown background. The lines form words and shapes that look like they were scratched or pressed into the surface. Some letters are clear, while others fade into the paper. There’s a diagonal line cutting across the middle, almost like a crack or a deliberate mark. The words seem to be part of a longer text, but they’re hard to read. The print looks worn, as if it’s been handled a lot or exposed to light over time. This is actually a later copy of an earlier work—like a photocopy of a photocopy. Want to know more? Check out etching to see how this printing method works.
William Blake (28 November 1757 – 12 August 1827) was an English poet, painter and printmaker.
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