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Job and His Daughters

William Blake

National Gallery of Art

The image is a pencil sketch featuring a group of figures. The central figure is seated, facing forward with one arm raised. The figures have minimally defined facial features and loosely suggested hair. Their clothing is depicted with flowing lines, and there are no specific details about accessories or objects. The background is lightly sketched with some vertical lines that might indicate structures or an environment.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1821
Medium
graphite on laid paper
Dimensions
4283 × 3400 px
Public Domain
Yes
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