Sketch for the Title-Page of the Engraved Illustrations to the Book of Job
William Blake, c. 1823/1826
- Umelec
- William Blake
- Datovanie
- c. 1823/1826
- Druh
- Drawing
- Technika
- graphite and pen and ink
- Rozmery
- 24.1 × 18.7 cm
- Zbierka
- National Gallery of Art, Washington
- Licencia
- Voľné dielo, CC0
Opis obrázka
This is a drawing of an illustration for "The Book of Job". The drawing features ornate text and a wreath-like motif with detailed sketches. The image depicts the words "ILLUSTRATIONS of The BOOK of JOB" with decorative, swirling lines and exaggerated capital letters. Below, there is a faint, intricate sketch of a wreath or crescent shape composed of swirling forms or figures. The edge of the crescent contains what appear to be wings or feathers.