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A Crouching Figure Holding a Shield [verso]

William Blake

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of an abstract form containing sweeping lines and organic shapes. The drawing consists of pencil lines on a textured paper. The central feature is elongated and looped, with curved lines. There is a sense of movement and the figure is surrounded by additional rounded shapes. The drawing occupies most of the paper with a few vertical and horizontal lines framing the figure. The overall composition appears to capture a dynamic pose.

Artwork Details

Date
probably c. 1793
Medium
graphite
Dimensions
2951 × 4775 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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