The Sun in His Wrath (1816 – 1820) by William Blake

The Sun in His Wrath - William Blake - 1816 - 1820

Artwork Information

TitleThe Sun in His Wrath
ArtistWilliam Blake
Date1816 - 1820
Mediumwatercolor
Art MovementSymbolism

About The Sun in His Wrath

“The Sun in His Wrath” is a watercolor artwork by the artist William Blake, created between 1816 and 1820. This illustration belongs to the Symbolism art movement and is part of the genre of illustration. It is one of Blake’s works included in the “Illustrations to John Milton – L`Allegro and Il Penseroso” series.

The artwork depicts a scene brimming with metaphorical representation and intense emotional expression. At the center, a radiant sun merges with a dynamic, straining figure, likely symbolizing the sun personified in a furious state. Surrounding this central motif, the composition features meticulously detailed trees on either side, each hosting figures that may represent allegorical or mythological beings. Two central figures, dressed in flowing, dark robes, stand hand-in-hand beneath the looming sun, indicative of serenity and contemplation amidst chaos. The background highlights an idyllic landscape with a winding path and a gentle water body, which juxtaposes the tumultuous sky, adding further depth and meaning to Blake’s profound symbolic narrative.

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