George Cumberland's Card

1827

William Blake

Associated Names
William Blake

Artist, British, 1757 - 1827

This is a drawing of mythical figures surrounding the text 'Mr. Cumberland'. The drawing features several ethereal, floating figures with flowing garments interacting with the text and each other in dynamic poses. One figure on the left is holding a sickle. An individual at the bottom seems to be collecting something with a basket, while at the center, bold Gothic lettering reads "Mr. Cumberland." The design is intricate, with flowing lines and delicate shading, imparting a sense of movement and grace. The overall impression is of a fantastical scene illustrating themes of mythology and other-worldliness. The signature and date 'WBlake inv & sc: AEt 70 1827' indicate the artist and the year the drawing was made.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving in black

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 10 × 16 cm (3 15/16 × 6 5/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.8983

  • 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

Q65026689

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