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'A rolling stone is ever bare of moss'

William Blake

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a person pulling a large barrel or container across a path in front of a building. It is situated in the center of a larger beige-colored page. The drawing depicts an outdoor environment with a pathway bordered by a large building in the background, an older style with visible details such as windows and a door. A tree appears prominently on the right side of the frame, and the sky above is marked with lines suggesting a textured or sky-filled background. The drawing emphasizes strong contrasts between the dark ink and the lighter background.

Artwork Details

Date
1821
Medium
wood engraving
Dimensions
7400 × 5782 px
Public Domain
Yes
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