Life of William Blake with Selections from His Poems and other Writings (volume I)

published 1880

Alexander Gilchrist (author) after William Blake

Associated Names
Alexander Gilchrist

Author, British, 1828 - 1861

William Blake

Artist After, British, 1757 - 1827

This is a drawing on the cover of a book. The cover features two large, hanging bell-shaped flowers that arch over the top of the image. Below these blooms, a large flower opens up, its petals creating a cradle for two reclining figures. One of these figures appears to wear a crown. Above this scene, the dark background is dotted with stars. The stylized text at the top reads "Life and Works of W.m Blake." The artwork is intricately detailed with gold engravings against a dark background.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    1 vol: ill: facsimilies of Blake's art plus restrikes facing p.320 from Blake's wood blocks for "Pastorals of Virgil" (Bindman 603, 607, 610)

  • Credit Line

    Gift of William B. O'Neal

  • Accession Number

    1982.58.5


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Professor William B. O'Neal [1907-1994], Charlottesville, VA; gift 1982 to the National Gallery of Art..

Associated Names

Bibliography

1921

  • Keynes 1921, 285.


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