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A naked man with a long beard kneeling with one knee raised and both hands on the ground
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A naked man with a long beard kneeling with one knee raised and both hands on the ground
XYC256909 A naked man with a long beard kneeling with one knee raised and both hands on the ground, plate 23 from The First Book of Urizen, 1794 (colour-printed relief etching with ink and w/c on paper) by Blake, William (1757-1827); 24.5x18.1 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA; (add.info.: seeming to struggle to lift to lift the mass of rock weighing him down; ); English, out of copyright
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Crouching Long White Beard Male Figure Pressure Romanticist Straining Visionary Weight Bearded
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The captivating print titled "A naked man with a long beard kneeling with one knee raised and both hands on the ground" evokes a sense of struggle and determination. Created by the visionary artist William Blake in 1794, this artwork is plate 23 from his renowned work, The First Book of Urizen. In this mesmerizing depiction, we witness a male figure burdened by an immense weight, symbolized by a massive rock weighing him down. With one knee lifted and both hands firmly planted on the ground, he strains against the overwhelming pressure that threatens to consume him. His long white beard flows freely as if echoing his inner strength and resilience. Blake's masterful use of color-printed relief etching combined with ink and watercolor on paper adds depth to this poetic composition. The detailed rendering invites us into the realm of romanticism, where emotions are heightened and imagination takes flight. As we gaze upon this artwork housed at Yale Center for British Art in their esteemed Paul Mellon Collection, we cannot help but be moved by its profound symbolism. It serves as a reminder that life's challenges can weigh heavily upon us but also inspires us to find our inner strength to rise above them. This print captures not only the physical strain endured by humanity but also speaks volumes about our collective ability to overcome adversity through sheer determination and unwavering spirit.
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