A Figure Ascending in a Glory of Clouds (?)

William Blake, probably c. 1805

The image displays swirling lines and curvilinear shapes overlapping and intertwining. The composition has an abstract quality, with lines resembling loops and spirals. Some loops form circular figures resembling coiled springs or abstract floral motifs.
Listamaður
William Blake
Tímasetning
probably c. 1805
Tegund
Drawing
Tækni
graphite
Mál
22.9 × 18.8 cm
Safnkostur
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Leyfi
Almenningseign, CC0

Myndlýsing

The image displays swirling lines and curvilinear shapes overlapping and intertwining. The composition has an abstract quality, with lines resembling loops and spirals. Some loops form circular figures resembling coiled springs or abstract floral motifs.

William Blake