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 and an abstract form. The image features handwritten text in a script style alongside abstract forms created with scattered ink dots and lines. The text reads, "who rose in silent night, Gates Franklin. & Green;" and "From Albans they Bruce," among other lines that are partially cut off. The abstract forms include clusters of dots resembling clouds and a small stylized tree or plant depicted in the top right corner. Below the text, additional abstract graphics, possibly a reclining figure or shape, contribute to the visual interest. The overall composition suggests attention to both textual and abstract design elements.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    relief etching//plate inked with black from card

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 16.8 × 12.7 cm (6 5/8 × 5 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1948.11.33

  • 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

Q65087371

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