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King Canute

William Blake

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a pencil sketch of a man's upper torso and head. He has distinct facial features with eyebrows, a mustache, and a curly beard. His hair is styled and merges into an elaborate crown atop his head. The crown is detailed and extends upwards. The man wears a simple cloak over his shoulders. The background is plain, and the paper shows signs of aging.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1819/1820
Medium
graphite
Dimensions
3416 × 4392 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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