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 painting shows a dark, textured surface with white lines and shapes. The lines are wavy and irregular, forming abstract patterns. In the center, there are words written in a flowing script, but they are hard to read. The words seem to be a poem or quote, but the handwriting is messy and unclear. The background is a solid dark color, which makes the white lines stand out. This painting is an example of Romanticism, a style that emphasizes emotion and imagination. You can learn more about this style and its artists, like William Blake, who created this work in 1793.
William Blake (28 November 1757 – 12 August 1827) was an English poet, painter and printmaker.
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