The Pastorals of Virgil

1821

William Blake

Associated Names
William Blake

Artist, British, 1757 - 1827

The image shows a textured green surface with a subtle pattern. The surface appears flat and uniformly colored, resembling a cover. The corners and edges are slightly visible, indicating a rectangular shape.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    bound volume with 17 wood engravings

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    overall size (volume closed): 14.5 x 39 cm (5 11/16 x 15 3/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.1850-1866

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Bindman 1978, nos. 602-618

  • Series Title

    (see separate records for numbers 1850-1866)

Associated Artworks

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The image shows two figures with sheep in a pastoral setting. The figures are standing in a landscape with sheep around them. One figure holds a staff and leans on a tree, while the other stands with a gesture. The background shows a bright area hinting at either a sunrise or sunset over distant hills. The scene is depicted in a style resembling classic woodcut illustrations in black and white.

Thenot and Colinet

William Blake

1821

This is a drawing of an open book with figures in a landscape setting. The central image is a monochromatic drawing depicting a scene with an open book in the center, surrounded by two figures. One figure stands on each side, holding up their arms. The background features a landscape including hills and a tree on the right. The use of line and shading creates a dramatic scene, focusing the viewer's attention on the interaction between the figures and the book. The composition is bordered by a golden rectangle.

Thenot Remonstrates with Colinet

William Blake

1821

This is a drawing of a nighttime landscape scene. It includes a full moon in the sky partially covered by clouds. Two figures are sitting under a tree while a flock of sheep grazes nearby. There is a mountainous backdrop and a small dwelling in the distance. The drawing uses detailed line work and high contrast between light and dark areas to convey the stillness of the nighttime environment.

Thenot under Fruit Tree

William Blake

1821

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

John Linnell / 1834.

Associated Names

Exhibition History

2006

  • The Artist's Vision: Romantic Traditions in Great Britain, National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C., 2006 - 2007

Bibliography

1978

  • Bindman, David. The Complete Graphic Works of William Blake. London: Thames and Hudson, 1978.

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