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Albion Rose (or The Dance of Albion), c. 1793 (colour etching)
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Albion Rose (or The Dance of Albion), c. 1793 (colour etching)
5854534 Albion Rose (or The Dance of Albion), c.1793 (colour etching) by Blake, William (1757-1827); 27.2x26.3 cm; Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens, San Marino, CA, USA; (add.info.: etching/engraving colour printed with gum or glue based pigments and hand finished with watercolors, pen and ink on wove paper
platemark: 10 11/16 x 7 13/16 in. (27.2 x 19.9 cm.)
sheet: 14 1/2 x 10 3/8 in. (36.8 x 26.3 cm.)
Etched c. 1793, printed c. 1796. Albion, a traditional personification of England, is for Blake a representation of universal humanity. Here he rises above the dark earth in a burst of light, his ideal human form fully displayed.); eHuntington Art Collections; eHuntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens; English, out of copyright
Media ID 22564470
© Huntington Art Collections Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens / Bridgeman Images
Albion Blond Blond Hair Blonde Idealised Patriotic Personification Pride Proud Rainbow Romanticist Universal
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The print of "Albion Rose (or The Dance of Albion), c. 1793" captures a mesmerizing moment in art history. Created by the renowned artist William Blake, this colour etching showcases his unique style and profound symbolism. In this masterpiece, Albion, a personification of England, emerges from the darkness into a radiant burst of light. His idealized human form is proudly displayed as he dances above the earth. The vibrant colors and meticulous hand finishing with watercolors bring life to every detail. Blake's depiction of Albion represents universal humanity, transcending national boundaries. This allegorical figure embodies beauty and pride while symbolizing England's patriotic spirit. The composition exudes an ethereal quality with its rainbow backdrop and the youthful male figure adorned with blond hair. It evokes a sense of romanticism and celebrates both physicality and spirituality. This print offers viewers an opportunity to appreciate Blake's mastery in engraving techniques combined with gum or glue-based pigments for color printing. Preserved at the Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens in San Marino, CA, USA, it stands as a testament to Blake's enduring legacy as one of Britain's greatest artists.
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