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 print with a poem. The text is written in a cursive font and is difficult to read. The background is beige, with some darker areas that may be part of the design or just stains. The print appears to be an etching, with some rough edges and uneven ink distribution. The overall effect is one of age and wear, as if the print has been handled many times over the years. If you're interested in learning more about this style of printmaking, you might want to look into the technique of relief etching.
William Blake (28 November 1757 – 12 August 1827) was an English poet, painter and printmaker.
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