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Appear to the Americans... plate 6 from America: A Prophecy
XYC285566 Appear to the Americans... plate 6 from America: A Prophecy, 1793 (relief etching printed in blue with pen & ink and w/c) by Blake, William (1757-1827); 36.8x26.7 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA; English, out of copyright
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American Revolutionary War Dragon Fantastical Creature Grotesque Romanticist Torment Tormented Visionary Monster
Appear to the Americans. . . plate 6 from America - A Prophecy, 1793 by William Blake
EDITORS COMMENTS
. This print by William Blake transports us into a realm of poetic imagination and allegorical symbolism. Plate 6 from his renowned work "America: A Prophecy" this piece is an embodiment of romanticism and visionary art. In this fantastical scene, we witness a tormented male figure standing nude amidst a tumultuous landscape. His body contorts in anguish as he confronts an otherworldly creature – a grotesque dragon-like monster. The composition exudes raw emotion and captures the turmoil that engulfed America during the Revolutionary War. Blake's mastery of relief etching is evident in every intricate detail, enhanced further with pen & ink and watercolor techniques. The use of blue hues adds an ethereal quality to the print, intensifying its dreamlike atmosphere. As we delve deeper into this artwork, it becomes clear that it serves as both a visual representation and poetic reflection on the struggles faced by early Americans in their fight for independence. It invites contemplation on themes such as power dynamics, oppression, and liberation. Housed at Yale Center for British Art within the Paul Mellon Collection, this print continues to captivate viewers with its timeless relevance. Its ability to evoke emotions through its striking imagery makes it an enduring testament to Blake's genius as both poet and artist.
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