John Caspar Lavater

1787/1801

William Blake

Associated Names
William Blake

Artist, British, 1757 - 1827

The image shows a head-and-shoulders profile portrait of a man facing left. His posture is upright, and his head is slightly turned to the left, emphasizing the side of his face. The man has distinct facial features, with a prominent nose and pronounced chin. His hair is wavy and pulled back, partially covered by a cap that fits snugly to his head. He is wearing a coat over a collared shirt with a cravat or scarf tied around his neck. There are no visible pieces of jewelry, and he holds no objects. The background consists of a subtle circular pattern, rendered in a lighter shade to highlight the subject. The entire setting appears to be a stylized illustration, possibly etching, rather than a photograph.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching and engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.1838

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Keynes 1956, no. 37


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1956

  • Keynes, Geoffrey. Engravings by William Blake: the separate plates. Dublin: Emery Walker Ltd., 1956.

Wikidata ID

Q64962761

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