Songs of Experience: A Poison Tree 1794 - 1825

"A Poison Tree" is a hand-colored relief etching by William Blake, created between 1794 and 1825. Part of the *Songs of Experience* series, it depicts a dark, gothic scene with a central tree and a figure lying beneath it, as seen in the image. The text of the poem is integrated into the image, adding to its symbolic and emotional power. Blake's use of vivid colors, intricate details, and expressive lines create a haunting visual narrative, exploring themes of anger, revenge, and the destructive nature of suppressed emotions. The artwork is now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.