King Canute
William Blake, c. 1819/1820
- Msanii
- William Blake
- Tarehe
- c. 1819/1820
- Aina
- Drawing
- Mbinu
- graphite
- Vipimo
- 25.8 × 20.3 cm
- Mkusanyiko
- National Gallery of Art, Washington
- Leseni
- Mali ya umma, CC0
Maelezo ya picha
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.