Death's Door

1808 and 1813

Luigi Schiavonetti after William Blake

Associated Names
Luigi Schiavonetti

Artist, Italian, 1765 - 1810

William Blake

Artist After, British, 1757 - 1827

This is a photograph of a textured metal plate. The surface of the plate has faint, indistinct marks that may suggest a figure or abstract form. The lighting creates reflections and highlights on the surface, emphasizing its rugged and scratched quality. The overall appearance is industrial, with a sense of history. The shading and texture provide depth and complexity in a monochromatic presentation.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    steel-plated etched copper plate

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.1756


Artwork history & notes

Markings

verso: mark of copperplate manufacturer Whittow & Son [31 Shoe Lane, Holborn London]

Wikidata ID

Q63570785

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