Watercolor and ink illustration of William Blake's poem, 'The Tyger', featuring a crouching tiger and swirling decorative border.
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This is a watercolor and ink illustration of William Blake's poem, 'The Tyger'. The poem is written in a flowing, calligraphic script, filling the central area of the page. The text is surrounded by a decorative border of swirling blue and green patterns, reminiscent of foliage and water. Below the poem, a powerful tiger is depicted in profile. It's rendered in shades of brown and black, with a muscular build and a fierce expression. The tiger is crouched low to the ground, as if ready to pounce. Its eyes are intense and piercing. Around the tiger and within the border, there are small depictions of stars and water, adding to the mystical and symbolic atmosphere of the piece. The overall effect is one of raw power, mystery, and artistic expression. The image is a beautiful example of Blake's illuminated printing technique, where text and image are integrated as a single work of art.


License: CC0
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