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The Soul Hovering over the Body Reluctantly Parting with Life by William Blake — VisualArtsDB

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The Soul Hovering over the Body Reluctantly Parting with Life

The Soul Hovering over the Body Reluctantly Parting with Life

The Soul Hovering over the Body Reluctantly Parting with Life

1805

Medium: Graphite on paper
Dimensions: support: 272 x 456 mm
Museum: Tate

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