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Enoch before the Great Glory

William Blake

National Gallery of Art

The image features softly drawn geometric shapes and flowing lines forming an abstract composition. There are circles and curved lines, with a central figure surrounded by three smaller humanoid figures. The arrangement could be interpreted as a central figure seated on a throne, attended by the smaller figures around it. The shapes suggest faces and drapery, contributing to the ghostly and mystical appearance, blending with the abstract nature of the drawing.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1824/1827
Medium
graphite on laid paper
Dimensions
3440 × 4889 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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