Sketch for the Title-Page of the Engraved Illustrations to the Book of Job

William Blake, c. 1823/1826

This is a drawing of an illustration for "The Book of Job". The drawing features ornate text and a wreath-like motif with detailed sketches. The image depicts the words "ILLUSTRATIONS of The BOOK of JOB" with decorative, swirling lines and exaggerated capital letters. Below, there is a faint, intricate sketch of a wreath or crescent shape composed of swirling forms or figures. The edge of the crescent contains what appear to be wings or feathers.
Художник
William Blake
Датировка
c. 1823/1826
Вид
Drawing
Техника
graphite and pen and ink
Размери
24.1 × 18.7 cm
Колекция
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Лиценз
Обществено достояние, CC0

Описание на изображението

This is a drawing of an illustration for "The Book of Job". The drawing features ornate text and a wreath-like motif with detailed sketches. The image depicts the words "ILLUSTRATIONS of The BOOK of JOB" with decorative, swirling lines and exaggerated capital letters. Below, there is a faint, intricate sketch of a wreath or crescent shape composed of swirling forms or figures. The edge of the crescent contains what appear to be wings or feathers.

William Blake