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Celebrating American art and artists
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Artists Reimagining the Collection
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The Soul exploring the recesses of the Grave

1808 and 1813

Luigi Schiavonetti after William Blake

Associated Names

Luigi Schiavonetti

Artist, Italian, 1765 - 1810

William Blake

Artist After, British, 1757 - 1827

The image depicts indistinct, flowing lines and shapes on a dark, possibly metallic surface. The patterns suggest depth and texture, resembling forms such as fabric folds or shadowy figures in an undefined space.

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Artwork overview

Medium

steel-faced etched copper plate
Credit Line

Rosenwald Collection
Accession Number

1943.3.1753

Artwork history & notes

Markings

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

Wikidata ID

Q63570781

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