Group of Men Seated in a Circle

William Blake, c. 1780/1785

The artwork depicts a group of six men seated in a circle. The figures are shown from the waist up, with the central figure slightly more prominent and facing forward. The men have varying facial features, and most have curly hair. They are dressed in robes or cloaks, which are loosely sketched. The central figure holds a staff or stick, and another figure gestures with his hand. The background is a simple, shaded gray, giving focus to the figures without any additional elements or scenery.
Taiteilija
William Blake
Ajoitus
c. 1780/1785
Laji
Drawing
Tekniikka
pen and black ink with wash over black chalk on laid paper
Mitat
28.4 × 35.2 cm
Kokoelma
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Lisenssi
Vapaata aineistoa, CC0

Kuvan kuvaus

The artwork depicts a group of six men seated in a circle. The figures are shown from the waist up, with the central figure slightly more prominent and facing forward. The men have varying facial features, and most have curly hair. They are dressed in robes or cloaks, which are loosely sketched. The central figure holds a staff or stick, and another figure gestures with his hand. The background is a simple, shaded gray, giving focus to the figures without any additional elements or scenery.

William Blake