1793
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
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 small, colorful print with wavy lines and bold, uneven text. The colors are bright—greens, purples, and yellows—mixed in thick, uneven strokes. The words are hard to read but seem to be part of a poem or prophecy, with some letters scratched out or faded. The artist used a stiff piece of card and rolled ink onto it to create this unusual texture. The colors blend unevenly, giving it a rough, almost handmade look. Check out etching to see how this technique works.
William Blake (28 November 1757 – 12 August 1827) was an English poet, painter and printmaker.
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