Who painted Queen Katherine's Dream?

Queen Katherine's Dream was painted by William Blake in 1825.

Where can I see Queen Katherine's Dream?

Queen Katherine's Dream is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Queen Katherine's Dream?

Queen Katherine's Dream is associated with Romanticism.

Can I buy a print of Queen Katherine's Dream?

Museum-quality prints of Queen Katherine's Dream are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Queen Katherine's Dream

William Blake , 1825

Queen Katherine's Dream is an ink drawing by the Romanticist artist William Blake. It dates from 1825 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Queen Katherine's Dream, a drawing by William Blake, dates to circa 1825. Executed in pen and ink, watercolor, white, and gold over graphite, it exemplifies Blake's later work, characterized by symbolic richness and visionary themes.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing depicts a chaotic, dreamlike scene centered on a woman with outstretched arms, suspended amidst swirling figures and faces. Below, two individuals sit on a couch, one reading and the other resting, contrasting with the weightless, drifting forms above.

Technique & Style

Blake achieved a sense of movement and dreaminess through overlapping ink and watercolor lines, muted grays, browns, soft pinks, and blues. The use of white and gold accents enhances the ethereal quality of the composition.

History & Provenance

Created in London, where Blake spent most of his life, this work reflects his lifelong exploration of imaginative and visionary subjects, aligning with his role in the Romantic Age.

Context

Part of Blake's symbolically rich output from his later years, Queen Katherine's Dream sits within his broader oeuvre of poetic and artistic works exploring visionary themes.

Legacy

This drawing contributes to Blake's reputation for producing strange, visionary art, inviting viewers to engage with his unique blend of the imaginative and the symbolic.