Unknown subject (Let Him look up into the Heaven and laugh in the bright air)

possibly c. 1805

William Blake

Associated Names
William Blake

Artist, British, 1757 - 1827

This is a detailed monochromatic print featuring two figures, each in a kneeling pose. The figures are shown from the waist down to the knees, with muscular legs. The figures appear to lean forward, with their upper bodies not visible in this portion of the image. There are two mask-like faces with distinct features such as wide eyes and carved details at the bottom right. No specific facial features or hair can be seen. The figures are clothed in simple, form-fitting garments. The surrounding environment includes abstract lines resembling trees, organic forms, and an abstract geometric design. The print is signed by W. Blake.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving and relief-etching

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 16.9 × 10.4 cm (6 5/8 × 4 1/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.8974

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Bindman 1978, no. 409, State a


Artwork history & notes

Exhibition History

1957

  • The Art of William Blake, National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C., 1957, no. 72.

1965

  • William Blake, Andrew Dickson White Museum of Art, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, 1965, no. 21, repro.

Bibliography

1978

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

Wikidata ID

Q65026683

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