Songs of Innocence: Night (second plate) 1789 - 1825

"Songs of Innocence: Night (second plate)" is a hand-colored relief etching created by William Blake between 1789 and 1825. This plate from Blake's illuminated book Songs of Innocence is a complex and symbolic work, demonstrating his unique artistic style of combining text and visual art. The etching features four figures standing under a tree in a nighttime landscape. Blake used vivid colors and a distinct style to create a dreamlike quality, inviting the viewer to interpret the symbolism and explore the deeper meanings of the accompanying poem.