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William Blake

Luigi Schiavonetti after Thomas Phillips

National Gallery of Art

This is a photograph of an engraved metal plate. The image shows a metal surface that has been engraved with fine lines and details depicting an individual. The surface is dark, and the engravings highlight the contours and features of the figure with intricate line work. The lines are meticulously etched, producing a ghostly visage that subtly emerges from the metal's surface.

Artwork Details

Date
1808 and 1813
Medium
steel-faced etched copper plate
Dimensions
7394 × 10454 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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