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The soul hovering over the body reluctantly parting with life, pl
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The soul hovering over the body reluctantly parting with life, pl
XYC290777 The soul hovering over the body reluctantly parting with life, pl.7, illustration from the book The Grave, A Poem by William Blake (1757-1827) engraved by Luigi Schiavonetti (1765-1810), 1808 (etching) by Blake, William (1757-1827) (after); 16.2x22.5 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA; (add.info.: subtitled How wishfully she looks/On all shes leaving, now no longer hers! ); English, out of copyright
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This print captures a profound moment of transition between life and death. Titled "The soul hovering over the body reluctantly parting with life, pl. 7" it is an illustration from William Blake's renowned book, The Grave, A Poem. Engraved by Luigi Schiavonetti in 1808, this etching measures 16.2x22.5 cm and is housed at the Yale Center for British Art. In this haunting image, we witness a delicate female figure suspended above a bed where her lifeless body rests. The soul hovers hesitantly as it prepares to depart from its earthly vessel, evoking deep emotions of longing and farewell. With mountains in the background symbolizing the afterlife's mystique, this artwork beautifully portrays the ethereal nature of existence beyond death. Blake's poetic genius shines through in his subtitle: "How wishfully she looks on all she's leaving, now no longer hers!". These words add another layer of melancholy to the scene as we contemplate what lies ahead for both body and spirit. Through this thought-provoking composition, Bridgeman Images invites us to reflect on mortality while appreciating the intricate connection between poetry and visual artistry. This print serves as a powerful reminder that even in our final moments, there is beauty to be found amidst sorrow and loss.
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