King Canute

William Blake, c. 1819/1820

The image shows a pencil sketch of a man's upper torso and head. He has distinct facial features with eyebrows, a mustache, and a curly beard. His hair is styled and merges into an elaborate crown atop his head. The crown is detailed and extends upwards. The man wears a simple cloak over his shoulders. The background is plain, and the paper shows signs of aging.
Artist
William Blake
Date
c. 1819/1820
Type
Drawing
Medium
graphite
Dimensions
25.8 × 20.3 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image shows a pencil sketch of a man's upper torso and head. He has distinct facial features with eyebrows, a mustache, and a curly beard. His hair is styled and merges into an elaborate crown atop his head. The crown is detailed and extends upwards. The man wears a simple cloak over his shoulders. The background is plain, and the paper shows signs of aging.

William Blake