Death of the Strong Wicked Man

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 drawing of abstract figures and forms with a complex composition. The image shows vague outlines of figures amid a patterned texture. The surface is mainly gray and appears to be made of a metallic or subdued material. The figures are abstracted and merge into one another, lacking distinct details, suggesting movement or transformation. There are suggestions of architectural elements, possibly indicating an enclosed space. The intricate detailing of lines and shading encourages viewers to search for definition within the obscured presentation.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    steel-faced etched copper plate

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.1749


Artwork history & notes

Markings

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

Wikidata ID

Q63570771

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