Songs of Experience: Introduction 1794 - 1825

"Introduction" is an illuminated title page from William Blake’s *Songs of Experience*, which was printed in 1794. The image depicts a nude figure reclining on a crescent moon, surrounded by stars against a night sky. This iconic imagery is one of Blake’s most recognizable works and represents the cycle of life and death, reflecting on the themes of innocence and experience that are explored in the collection.