Glad Day or The Dance of Albion
- Artist
- William Blake
- Date
- c.1794
- Style
- Symbolism
- Genre
- Symbolic painting
- Location
- British Museum
The 'Glad Day or The Dance of Albion' is a significant example of a symbolic painting, created by William Blake. It vividly depicts Albion, an important character in Blake's mythology that symbolizes the primeval man and is synonymously linked to ancient Britain. The piece is brimming with symbolism, each aspect carefully crafted through a fusion of etching and watercolor, to articulate Albion's mythical tale of division and fall. This particular artwork by Blake is known for its surreal interpretations and intense, thoughtful metaphors.
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