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Shepherd Chases away Wolf

William Blake

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a landscape scene from a slightly elevated point of view looking into a valley. The horizon line is at the top edge of the drawing with hills or mountains in the distance. There is a structure among trees, depicted with detailed lines. The style is similar to a woodcut or engraving with stark black and white contrasts, cross-hatching, and line work for depth. The trees have swirling lines and the buildings are more structured. The color palette is black ink on a beige page for tonal contrast.

Artwork Details

Date
1821
Medium
wood engraving
Dimensions
7235 × 5711 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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