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Colinet Resting by Night

William Blake

National Gallery of Art

The image features a small, black and white print at the center of a tan, textured paper. The scene shows a nighttime landscape with a crescent moon in the sky and a figure resting next to a tree. The print uses woodcut lines to depict texture and shadows, with the background suggesting rolling terrain. The bold shadows and strokes create a dramatic monochromatic palette, highlighting the contrast between light and dark. The compact size of the print emphasizes its details against the paper's expanse.

Artwork Details

Date
1821
Medium
wood engraving
Dimensions
7385 × 5744 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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