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Songs of Innocence and of Experience: A Poison Tree, ca. 1825. Creator: William Blake
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Songs of Innocence and of Experience: A Poison Tree, ca. 1825. Creator: William Blake
Songs of Innocence and of Experience: A Poison Tree, ca. 1825
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Adversary Anger Angry Blake Blake William Dead Enemy Fury Poem Poison Poisoned Poisonous Rage Relief Etching Revenge Songs Of Innocence And Of Experience Vengeance William Blake Wrath Graphic Design
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This print showcases William Blake's masterpiece, "Songs of Innocence and of Experience: A Poison Tree" created around 1825. The renowned British artist employs relief etching, printed in orange brown ink, and skillfully hand-colours the artwork with watercolour and gold accents. This extraordinary piece is housed within the prestigious Metropolitan Museum of Art, known for its rich heritage art collection. Blake's composition delves into the depths of human emotions, exploring themes such as anger, vengeance, and wrath. The image depicts a menacing tree that symbolizes an adversary or enemy. Its branches stretch out like gnarled fingers while poisonous fruits dangle ominously from them. Through his graphic design expertise and poetic prowess, Blake masterfully conveys the concept of fury and rage. The intricate details in this nineteenth-century illustration bring to life the dark nature inherent in humanity's darker impulses. The poem accompanying this visual masterpiece further emphasizes these themes by narrating a tale of poisoned relationships leading to death and destruction. As viewers engage with this thought-provoking artwork by William Blake at The Met, they are invited to reflect on their own capacity for both innocence and experience - contemplating how unchecked anger can transform even the most innocent souls into agents of revenge.
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