An Ascending Spiral of Figures [recto]
William Blake, waarschijnlijk ca. 1820
- Kunstenaar
- William Blake
- Datering
- waarschijnlijk ca. 1820
- Soort
- Tekening
- Techniek
- graphite on two joined sheets of laid paper
- Afmetingen
- overall (approximate): 38,5 × 23,7 cm
- Collectie
- National Gallery of Art, Washington
- Licentie
- Publiek domein, CC0
Beeldbeschrijving
The image shows a sketch of a seated figure in an upright position on a chair or throne. The figure has long hair, subtle facial features with closed eyes, and a serene expression. They are wearing a flowing garment that extends to the ground, with their hands positioned outward from the body. The sketch is drawn with soft pencil lines on a plain background, emphasizing the figure in the composition.