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William Blake's Room, 1882 (oil on canvas)
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William Blake's Room, 1882 (oil on canvas)
5043056 William Blake's Room, 1882 (oil on canvas) by Shields, Frederic James (1833-1911); 30.5x39.5 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; (add.info.: A bedroom interior, with a bed in the foreground to the left, and small table and chair to the right, and a picture hanging above. There is an open window in the background inviting bright sunlight across the bare wooden floor, and red flowering pot plants are on the sill. A ghostly mist rises from bed, in the form of three figures with outstretched arms.
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William Blake's Room, 1882
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is a captivating oil on canvas painting by Frederic James Shields. This intriguing artwork depicts the interior of William Blake's bedroom, offering us a glimpse into the world of this renowned poet and artist. The composition showcases a bed in the foreground to the left, accompanied by a small table and chair to the right. Above them hangs a picture, adding an artistic touch to the room. Through an open window in the background, bright sunlight streams onto the bare wooden floor while red flowering pot plants adorn the windowsill. However, what truly captures our attention is the ethereal mist rising from the bed. Three ghostly figures emerge from it with outstretched arms, creating an otherworldly atmosphere within this domestic setting. The presence of these apparitions hints at themes of death and spirituality that often permeated Blake's poetry and literature. With its gothic undertones and Victorian aesthetic, "William Blake's Room" transports us into a mysterious narrative filled with poetic symbolism. It evokes feelings of both fascination and unease as we contemplate these supernatural elements intertwined with everyday life. This painting invites us to delve deeper into William Blake's enigmatic world – his thoughts, dreams, secrets, and perhaps even his connection to another realm beyond our own. It serves as a haunting reminder that art has always been a gateway for exploring profound mysteries that lie just beneath the surface of our existence.
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