Diving Figure

Title

Diving Figure

Student Commentary:

In this image from The Book of Urizen (1958 facsimile), a muscular and naked figure, possibly Urizen himself, is diving, falling, or lingering above the earth. His hands are extended in front of him in order to brace himself on two rocks. He is surrounded by dark clouds. This image is part of a series in this work depicting the chaotic strife among the forces that are in conflict with each other.

Links:

Detailed View of Image at the William Blake Archive

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Source

William Blake@Union Digital Collection