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The Death of The Good Old Man

Luigi Schiavonetti after William Blake

National Gallery of Art

The image displays intersecting lines and faint shapes, forming an abstract design. Observers may perceive hints of a table scene and figures engaged in conversation. The forms resemble faces and limbs, blending into the abstract. The composition combines abstract artistry with suggestions of human-like interactions.

Artwork Details

Date
1808 and 1813
Medium
etched copper plate
Dimensions
8811 × 7686 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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