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Dream of Thiralatha [from "America," cancelled plate d]

William Blake

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a painting of two figures, one standing and one sitting. The standing figure is nude and holding an object, while the sitting figure is hunched over, surrounded by dark colors. The background consists of shades of blue and dark colors. The painting's style is reminiscent of William Blake, known for using expressive figures and vibrant colors to depict imaginative and symbolic themes.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1794/1796
Medium
relief etching, color-printed (with hand-coloring?)
Dimensions
6964 × 4980 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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