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An Ascending Spiral of Figures [recto]

William Blake

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a sketch of a seated figure in an upright position on a chair or throne. The figure has long hair, subtle facial features with closed eyes, and a serene expression. They are wearing a flowing garment that extends to the ground, with their hands positioned outward from the body. The sketch is drawn with soft pencil lines on a plain background, emphasizing the figure in the composition.

Artwork Details

Date
probably c. 1820
Medium
graphite on two joined sheets of laid paper
Dimensions
3210 × 4637 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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