Songs of Innocence: The Ecchoing Green (second plate) 1789 - 1825

"Songs of Innocence: The Ecchoing Green (second plate)" is an illuminated printing from William Blake's iconic collection, "Songs of Innocence." The artwork, created between 1789 and 1825, showcases Blake's unique style, combining hand-painted watercolors with engraved text. This particular plate depicts a scene from the poem "The Ecchoing Green," with children playing in a lush landscape. The image captures the joy of youth and the innocence of nature, characteristic of Blake's "Songs of Innocence" series. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, holds this delicate and captivating work, measuring just 6 3/16 x 5 9/16 inches.