1806
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Dance of Albion (Glad Day) is a 1806 ink by William Blake, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This image depicts a nude male figure standing on a rocky outcropping, with his arms outstretched and his legs spread apart. He has short, curly hair and a serene expression on his face. The background of the image features a cloudy sky with rays of light emanating from behind the figure's head. The figure's pose suggests a sense of freedom and joy, as if he is dancing or celebrating. The rocky outcropping beneath his feet adds a sense of ruggedness and natural beauty to the scene. The image is rendered in a detailed and intricate style, with fine lines and textures that give it a sense of depth and dimensionality. For more on the artistic technique used to create this image, look up cross-hatching.
William Blake (28 November 1757 – 12 August 1827) was an English poet, painter and printmaker.
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