Songs of Experience: The Little Girl Lost 1789 - 1825

"The Little Girl Lost" is an illuminated printing from William Blake's *Songs of Experience*, a collection of poetry and illustrations that explored the darker side of human experience. This particular work, created between 1789 and 1825, depicts two figures in a mystical landscape with a poem written around them. The intricate details and vivid colors of the artwork showcase Blake's unique artistic style, combining romanticism with a touch of the mystical. Blake’s "Songs of Experience" are a companion to his earlier work, "Songs of Innocence," and this image is a powerful representation of the contrast between innocence and experience.