An Ascending Spiral of Figures
William Blake, probably c. 1820
- Sanatçı
- William Blake
- Tarih
- probably c. 1820
- Tür
- Drawing
- Teknik
- graphite on two joined sheets of laid paper
- Boyutlar
- overall (approximate): 38.5 × 23.7 cm
- Koleksiyon
- National Gallery of Art, Washington
- Lisans
- Kamu malı, CC0
Görsel açıklaması
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.