Restrike from fragment of cancelled plate for "A Prophecy"

1793

William Blake

Associated Names
William Blake

Artist, British, 1757 - 1827

This is a drawing of text with a small illustration. The illustration includes handwritten text containing a poetic verse and a small drawing of a human figure at the bottom left corner. The text describes figures or entities that have risen and references specific names like "Franklin" and "Green." The handwritten style is reminiscent of historical documents or poems. The drawing of a reclining human figure contributes to the classical appearance associated with historical manuscripts or literary works.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    relief etching//intaglio print

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 16.8 × 12.5 cm (6 5/8 × 4 15/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1948.11.30

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Bindman 1978, no. 164, State a(ii)

  • Series Title

    America, A Prophecy: no.3

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1948

  • Todd, Ruthven, PCQ, 29:3 1948, pp.25-37.

1978

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

Wikidata ID

Q65087366

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