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Lady Torrens and Family

William Blake after John Linnell

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of an abstract arrangement of human-like figures. The drawing is composed of simplified, sketchy lines that loosely represent several human-like forms in a group setting. The central figure appears to hold a circular form. The additional figures are positioned around standing and seated, with their forms indicated by minimal line work. The figures lack distinct features, making the arrangement more focused on the composition and interaction suggested by their stances. The work bears a quick, gestural style that gives it a spontaneous and fluid quality.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1825
Medium
pen and ink
Dimensions
4084 × 3327 px
Public Domain
Yes
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