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

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 of a decorative book cover. It features intricate line work depicting a scene with two figures reclining within a large stylized flower, surrounded by foliage and stars. The flower has large petals that cradle the figures, who appear crowned and are lying with tranquility. Above them are two hanging bell-shaped flowers against a star-filled night sky. The title "Life and Works of Wm Blake" is inscribed at the top in flowing, ornate letters. The design uses a limited color palette.

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Provenance

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

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Bibliography

1921

  • Keynes 1921, 285.


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