Dream of Thiralatha [from "America," cancelled plate d]

William Blake, c. 1794/1796

The image shows a painting of two figures, one standing and one sitting. The standing figure is nude and holding an object, while the sitting figure is hunched over, surrounded by dark colors. The background consists of shades of blue and dark colors. The painting's style is reminiscent of William Blake, known for using expressive figures and vibrant colors to depict imaginative and symbolic themes.
Artist
William Blake
Date
c. 1794/1796
Type
Print
Medium
relief etching, color-printed (with hand-coloring?)
Dimensions
11.8 × 17.2 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image shows a painting of two figures, one standing and one sitting. The standing figure is nude and holding an object, while the sitting figure is hunched over, surrounded by dark colors. The background consists of shades of blue and dark colors. The painting's style is reminiscent of William Blake, known for using expressive figures and vibrant colors to depict imaginative and symbolic themes.

William Blake