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Death's Door

Luigi Schiavonetti after William Blake

National Gallery of Art

This is a photograph of a textured metal plate. The surface of the plate has faint, indistinct marks that may suggest a figure or abstract form. The lighting creates reflections and highlights on the surface, emphasizing its rugged and scratched quality. The overall appearance is industrial, with a sense of history. The shading and texture provide depth and complexity in a monochromatic presentation.

Artwork Details

Date
1808 and 1813
Medium
steel-plated etched copper plate
Dimensions
5674 × 9541 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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