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Every Man Also Gave Him a Piece of Money

William Blake

National Gallery of Art

The image shows five figures depicted from head to toe. Three standing figures are on the left, while two sitting figures are on the right. The standing figures have distinct hairstyles, with long hair flowing down their backs. The seated figures also have long hair, one leaning onto the other's shoulder. The clothing worn by all figures is flowing and drapes naturally. There are no visible pieces of jewelry or objects being held by any of the figures. The background features an arch-like structure and a tree that extends above the seated pair. The scene is set in a detailed, intricately etched style, presented in a square format on the page.

Artwork Details

Date
1825
Medium
engraving on thin paper
Dimensions
6616 × 8959 px
Public Domain
Yes
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