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William BlakeBritish, 1757–1827
Sketch of a Swordsman Standing Over His Defeated Opponent [recto]
c. 1780/1785 · Drawing
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National Gallery of Art
Washington, D.C., United States
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- Aug 19, 2026
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“Sketch of a Swordsman Standing Over His Defeated Opponent [recto]” is a drawing by William Blake (British, 1757–1827), dated c. 1780/1785. The catalog places it within British and Romantic, with military and soldier among its subjects. It belongs to the collection of National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C., and is not confirmed on public display right now. ART MAP tracks this work's display status over time, with every claim carrying its source and verification date.
Details
- Artist
- William Blake
- Date
- c. 1780/1785
- Medium
- Drawing
- Accession number
- 1980.45.182.a
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