The Wrath of Elihu
1825
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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William Blake
William Blake (28 November 1757 – 12 August 1827) was an English poet, painter and printmaker.
See the richer artist page1825
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Wrath of Elihu is a 1825 ink by William Blake, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This engraving shows a dimly lit room with four men. One stands with arms outstretched, pointing upward at stars visible through a window. The other three sit, looking down or away. The standing man’s face is turned toward them, while the seated men appear weary or lost in thought. A small bed and a chair are in the background, and the walls feel cramped. The text around the image is Bible verses, framing the scene like a sermon. The artist used fine lines and shading to create depth, making the figures look almost three-dimensional despite the black-and-white medium. Next, look up engraving to see how artists like Blake carved intricate details into metal plates.
William Blake (28 November 1757 – 12 August 1827) was an English poet, painter and printmaker.
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