The Circle of the Lustful: Paolo and Francesca

1827, printed 1968

William Blake (artist); Harry Hoehn (printer)

Associated Names
William Blake

Artist, British, 1757 - 1827

Harry Hoehn

Printer, American, 1918 - 1974

This is a drawing of swirling figures and celestial imagery, featuring a large spiral composed of intertwined figures, a cloaked figure next to a reclining form, and another form encircled by light above. The composition is filled with intricate detailing, creating a sense of motion and interaction. The style is reminiscent of works inspired by the Romantic period.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving [restrike before plate was cleaned]

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 38.9 × 56.6 cm (15 5/16 × 22 5/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1980.45.180

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Bindman 1978, no. 647, State (restrike)

  • Series Title

    Dante's "Divine Comedy": pl.1 ("Inferno," canto V)

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1978

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

Wikidata ID

Q65578970

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