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Visions of the Daughters of Albion: Frontispiece, designed in 1793, completed c
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Visions of the Daughters of Albion: Frontispiece, designed in 1793, completed c
FIT111240 Visions of the Daughters of Albion: Frontispiece, designed in 1793, completed c.1815 (relief etching with pen and w/c on paper) by Blake, William (1757-1827); 22.2x17.1 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge, UK; eFitzwilliam Museum; English, out of copyright
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This print, titled "Visions of the Daughters of Albion: Frontispiece" is a masterpiece designed by William Blake in 1793 and completed around 1815. The artwork, measuring 22.2x17.1 cm, can be found at the prestigious Fitzwilliam Museum in Cambridge, UK. The image depicts a powerful scene filled with symbolism and emotion. In the foreground, we see a female figure bound by ropes, representing the struggles faced by women during that era. She stands on a rocky shore overlooking the vast sea, symbolizing both freedom and confinement. A cave looms behind her, hinting at hidden depths within herself or society as a whole. Meanwhile, a male figure appears as if imprisoned within this cavernous space - perhaps signifying societal constraints imposed upon men. Above them all shines a radiant sun; its warm glow illuminating their plight but also offering hope for liberation from these oppressive circumstances. Blake's mastery of relief etching combined with delicate pen work and watercolor creates an ethereal atmosphere that draws viewers into this poetic narrative. This print invites contemplation on themes such as gender inequality and social restrictions prevalent during Blake's time while leaving room for personal interpretation and reflection on our own contemporary struggles.
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