Lady Torrens and Family

c. 1825

William Blake after John Linnell

Associated Names
William Blake

Artist, British, 1757 - 1827

John Linnell

Artist After, British, 1792 - 1882

This is a drawing of an abstract arrangement of human-like figures. The drawing is composed of simplified, sketchy lines that loosely represent several human-like forms in a group setting. The central figure appears to hold a circular form. The additional figures are positioned around standing and seated, with their forms indicated by minimal line work. The figures lack distinct features, making the arrangement more focused on the composition and interaction suggested by their stances. The work bears a quick, gestural style that gives it a spontaneous and fluid quality.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    pen and ink

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    overall (approximate): 22.7 x 18.5 cm (8 15/16 x 7 5/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.9014

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Butlin 1981, no. 801

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1975

  • Fine 1975, IV.A.28.

1981

  • Butlin, Martin. The Paintings and Drawings of William Blake. New Haven: Yale University Press, 1981.

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: Blake f; by John Linnell, lower center: from my Picture of Lady Torrens and Family J.L.

Watermarks

1815

Wikidata ID

Q64636577

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