Contains nudity
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The Great Red Dragon and the Beast from the Sea
William Blake
1805 · Ink, Pen, Watercolor Paint
A powerful and dramatic visionary scene from William Blake’s Great Red Dragon series, depicting the apocalyptic confrontation from the Book of Revelation.
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Where it works
A substantial artwork with a strong pulse in a warmer tonal register — supports a polished room with depth.
- Often works in
- Library · Study · Living Room
- Placement
- Reads best as a confident vertical anchor
- Walls
- Reads strongest when the wall gives it contrast
- Color notes
- Soft gray, Charcoal black, Warm beige
About the piece
Created around 1805, this striking watercolor by William Blake illustrates a pivotal scene from the Book of Revelation. The towering Great Red Dragon, with his many crowned heads and immense wings, stands in a commanding stance over the multi-headed Beast rising from the waves, capturing Blake’s unique blend of mythological grandeur and intense psychological depth.
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