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Fables (volume II)

John Gay (author) and William Blake and Various Artists

National Gallery of Art

The image displays swirling organic shapes with flowing lines resembling marbled patterns. Circular and oval forms akin to stones or bubbles move across the surface. The left side and corners have dark brown areas similar to aged leather. Vibrant colors like teal, green, and maroon blend in the central area to create a painterly wave or rippling water surface.

Artwork Details

Date
published 1811
Medium
1 vol: ill: 67 plates plus engraved title plate
Dimensions
6811 × 10606 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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