King Canute
William Blake, c. 1819/1820
- Artist
- William Blake
- Datare
- c. 1819/1820
- Tip
- Drawing
- Tehnică
- graphite
- Dimensiuni
- 25.8 × 20.3 cm
- Colecție
- National Gallery of Art, Washington
- Licență
- Domeniu public, CC0
Descrierea imaginii
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.