George Cumberland's Card

1827

William Blake

Associated Names
William Blake

Artist, British, 1757 - 1827

This drawing depicts several ethereal figures surrounding the name "Mr. Cumberland" in calligraphy. The figures are floating and posed gracefully, interacting with elements like ribbons and scythes. One central figure holds a scythe, while above the name, a procession of flying figures moves to the right. Another figure to the right holds a large piece of fabric, possibly representing wind or sea interacting with waves below. The drawing has a gentle tone with soft lines and a classic, illustrative style, enhanced by floral decorations and elegant typography.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving in brown

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 10.2 × 16.3 cm (4 × 6 7/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.8982

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Bindman 1978, no. 654

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1956

  • Keynes 1956, p.58, no.XXI.

1978

  • Bindman, David. The Complete Graphic Works of William Blake. London: Thames and Hudson, 1978.

Wikidata ID

Q65026687

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