An Ascending Spiral of Figures
William Blake, probably c. 1820
- Umetnik
- William Blake
- Datacija
- probably c. 1820
- Vrsta
- Drawing
- Tehnika
- graphite on two joined sheets of laid paper
- Mere
- overall (approximate): 38.5 × 23.7 cm
- Zbirka
- National Gallery of Art, Washington
- Licenca
- Javna domena, CC0
Opis slike
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.