Lear and Cordelia

probably c. 1806/1808

Thomas Butts, Jr.

Associated Names
Thomas Butts, Jr.

Artist, British, active c. 1806 - 1808

William Blake

Artist After, British, 1757 - 1827

The image shows two figures within an oval frame. One figure is older with a long beard and hair, facing right. The other figure is younger with long, curly hair, looking towards the older figure. Both figures wear detailed clothing and the background is a dark oval. The focus is on their faces and hair. No jewelry is visible.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 11.6 × 14 cm (4 9/16 × 5 1/2 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.8980

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1978

  • Bindman, David. The Complete Graphic Works of William Blake. London, 1978: 412 [v/v].

Wikidata ID

Q65025784

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