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.
Kunstner
William Blake
Datering
probably c. 1805
Type
Drawing
Teknikk
graphite
Mål
22.9 × 18.8 cm
Samling
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Lisens
Offentlig eiendom, CC0

Bildebeskrivelse

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