Who painted A Crouching Figure Holding a Shield [verso]?

A Crouching Figure Holding a Shield [verso] was painted by William Blake in 1793.

Where can I see A Crouching Figure Holding a Shield [verso]?

A Crouching Figure Holding a Shield [verso] is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is A Crouching Figure Holding a Shield [verso]?

A Crouching Figure Holding a Shield [verso] is associated with Romanticism.

Artwork

A Crouching Figure Holding a Shield [verso]

William Blake , 1793

A Crouching Figure Holding a Shield [verso] is a graphite drawing by the Romanticist artist William Blake. It dates from 1793 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

A Crouching Figure Holding a Shield [verso] is a graphite drawing created by William Blake around 1793. It is a study related to his broader artistic practice.

Technique & Style

The drawing is characteristic of Blake's methodical approach to composition, reflecting his use of preparatory graphite studies to develop his ideas. It showcases his emerging visual language, which would later be associated with the Romantic movement.

Context

Blake produced this work during a period of significant artistic development, as he explored symbolic imagery and the role of imagination in his art.