Artwork

Los Supporting the Sun [recto]

Los Supporting the Sun [recto], by William Blake, graphite, 1793
Los Supporting the Sun [recto], by William Blake, graphite, 1793

Los Supporting the Sun [recto] 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

This graphite drawing, Los Supporting the Sun, dates to around 1793 and is a representative work from William Blake's early output.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing is characteristic of Blake's symbolic and imaginative style, reflecting his visionary approach to art.

Technique & Style

Rendered in graphite, the work showcases Blake's skill as a draftsman and his affinity for exploring complex themes through simple yet expressive means.

Context

Created in London, where Blake spent most of his life, the drawing is a product of the artist's unique perspective and creative environment.

Artist & collection

Portrait of William Blake

Artist

William Blake

William Blake (28 November 1757 – 12 August 1827) was an English poet, painter and printmaker.

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