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Songs of Experience: Frontispiece, c. 1825 (brown ink etching hand-coloured in watercolour

Songs of Experience: Frontispiece, c. 1825 (brown ink etching hand-coloured in watercolour


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Songs of Experience: Frontispiece, c. 1825 (brown ink etching hand-coloured in watercolour

3493163 Songs of Experience: Frontispiece, c.1825 (brown ink etching hand-coloured in watercolour) by Blake, William (1757-1827); 15.7x14.1 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; (add.info.: Frontispiece to the second part of Blakes poems Songs of Innocence and of Experience Showing the Two Contrary States of the Human Soul.
The pastoral poems in Innocence express religious faith and acceptance with fine detail and flowing lines; the bardic verses in Experience convey disillusionment and anger (after the Fall) using bolder outlines.); English, out of copyright

Media ID 23629834

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Gilded Hand Hand Colouring Romanticism Spiritual Spirituality Vision Visionary Winged Cherub Coloring


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The captivating print of "Songs of Experience: Frontispiece, c. 1825" by William Blake showcases the artist's profound exploration of the human soul through contrasting states. This brown ink etching, meticulously hand-coloured in watercolour, measures 15.7x14.1 cm and is housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. As the frontispiece to the second part of Blake's renowned collection "Songs of Innocence and of Experience" this artwork serves as a visual gateway into his poetic world. The first section expresses religious faith and acceptance with intricate details and flowing lines, while the second section conveys disillusionment and anger after humanity's fall from grace using bolder outlines. Blake's visionary illustration depicts a winged figure carrying poetry on its back, symbolizing both inspiration and burden. The ethereal hand colouring adds depth to this romantic piece, enhancing its spiritual essence. With elements such as gilded accents and cherubic figures, this artwork exemplifies English Romanticism at its finest. It invites viewers to delve into their own introspection while contemplating themes of spirituality and personal transformation. This print captures not only Blake's artistic brilliance but also his ability to evoke powerful emotions through visual storytelling. It stands as a testament to his enduring legacy as one of history's most influential poets and artists.

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