The Land of Beulah 1881

Edward Burne-Jones made *The Land of Beulah* in 1888, employing the humble tools of pen and ink on paper. Look closely, and you'll see the lines are not just descriptive, but generative, bringing form into being through laborious strokes. The sepia ink gives the artwork its dreamlike quality. You'll see that the artist's technique emphasizes an incredible amount of detail. From the robes of the figures to the stones of the city in the background, each element is carefully rendered. The repetitive action of drawing each line builds up the texture and light, creating depth. The inscription along the bottom emphasizes the care and detail that Burne-Jones put into the creation of the artwork. Considering the labor involved really makes you appreciate the process. It's a reminder that even in a drawing, the artist's hand and the time invested are integral to the meaning of the artwork.