Title-Page of the Engraved Illustrations to the Book of Job

1825

William Blake

Associated Names
William Blake

Artist, British, 1757 - 1827

This is a drawing of the frontispiece for "Illustrations of The Book of Job" by William Blake. The drawing features an intricate and decorative text design, primarily in English with Hebrew script at the top. The text in English reads "ILLUSTRATIONS of The BOOK of JOB Invented & Engraved by William Blake 1825." Surrounding the text are angelic figures with long flowing hair and wings, one of which is centrally positioned, reclining amidst the others. The entire piece is enclosed within a double-lined border. The detailed pen work and line intricacy are characteristic of William Blake's style.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving on India paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of W.G. Russell Allen

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 42.8 × 33.2 cm (16 7/8 × 13 1/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1941.1.225

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Bindman 1978, no. 625

  • Series Title

    Book of Job

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1978

  • Bindman, David. The Complete Graphic Works of William Blake. London: Thames and Hudson, 1978, no. 625.

Wikidata ID

Q64962535

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