Candle and Insects

Title
Candle and Insects
Student Commentary:
In this small decorative piece from Lavater’s Essays on Physiognomy, an arm clothed in a white, loose sleeve is holding a candle. The candle is lit and the light of the candle appears to be attracting four moths that fly dangerously close to the flame. Blake would have received a commission to engrave this image from a design by someone else. Not available at the William Blake Archive. Consult the book in Schaffer Library for a detailed view of the image.
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William Blake@Union Digital Collection
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Johann Lavater, Essays on Physiognomy (1789-98)

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