The Complaint And The Consolation

Discover the allure of art with our faithful reproduction of "The Complaint And The Consolation", originally brought to life by the talented William Blake. Unlike posters or prints, our hand-painted oil painting breathes an unique sense of depth and texture into your space. Every detail, every stroke, and every texture is meticulously recreated, paying the perfect homage to William Blake and his artistic vision.

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"The Complaint and The Consolation; or, Night Thoughts" is a collection of poems by the esteemed English poet, painter, and printmaker William Blake (1757 – 1827). Blake is best known for creating a series of relief-etched illuminated books that were highly reflective of his unique, complex symbolism and his tumultuous social and political views.

The piece serves as Blake's body of work in conceiving illustrating Edward Young's extensive poem "Night Thoughts." This project was started in 1795 and includes 537 watercolour designs. The achievement remains significant in Blake’s oeuvre, as it was one of the first commercial endeavors he undertook.

Furthermore, Blake's "The Complaint and The Consolation" offers readers a profound insight into the metaphysical probing and pessimistic views on human life and mortality as per Edward Young's views. William Blake also aimed to express themes of human virtues and vices as well as the dichotomous nature of innocence and experience within his illustrations. However, the work uses Young's poem as a premise, with Blake’s illumination standing as a testament to his idiosyncratic artistic spirit and his visionary experience.

Despite the scope of the endeavor, only 43 of these designs were published in the first four parts of Young's lengthy poem. For reasons largely unspecified, the project was discontinued, and it left a major segment of the project's prints unpublished. However, Blake's illustrations for "Night Thoughts" are now held as some of the most notable works of his artistic career.

Overall, "The Complaint and The Consolation" by William Blake represents one of the artist's significant endeavors in merging visual art with literary work in a symbiotic relationship, resulting in a profound expression of the dualities and complexities of human existence and experience.

When you order this oil painting replica, it typically takes 2-3 weeks to paint. If the artwork is more complex, it might need a little more time to ensure the best quality. Once it's ready, we'll send you a photo for your approval. After you give the green light, we'll ship it to you for free.

We believe in the quality of our hand-painted oil painting reproductions, and your satisfaction is our priority. If for any reason, you are not completely satisfied with your purchase, we offer a 45-day return policy. You can return your artwork within 45 days of receipt and receive a full refund. Please note that the artwork must be returned in the original packaging and in the same condition as it was received.