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

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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