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Blake William 1757 1827 Collection

Blake William (1757-1827) was a renowned artist known for his unique and captivating works

Background imageBlake William 1757 1827 Collection: Medallic Illustrations of British History: Charles I (b/w photo)

Medallic Illustrations of British History: Charles I (b/w photo)
8662201 Medallic Illustrations of British History: Charles I (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charles I. 1-2. Scottish Coronation, 1633. 3)

Background imageBlake William 1757 1827 Collection: B1978.43.1498

B1978.43.1498
For Children. The Gates of Paradise, Plate 15, "Fear & hope are -- Vision"

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222551

Background imageBlake William 1757 1827 Collection: B1978.43.1492

B1978.43.1492
For Children. The Gates of Paradise, Plate 9, "Alas!"

Background imageBlake William 1757 1827 Collection: B1978.43.1500

B1978.43.1500
For Children. The Gates of Paradise, Plate 17, "Death's Door"

Background imageBlake William 1757 1827 Collection: B1992.8.12(17)

B1992.8.12(17)
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Background imageBlake William 1757 1827 Collection: B1992. 8. 12(3)

B1992. 8. 12(3)
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Background imageBlake William 1757 1827 Collection: The Descent of Odin, design 85 from The Poems of Thomas Gray, 1797-98 (w/c with pen & ink on paper)

The Descent of Odin, design 85 from The Poems of Thomas Gray, 1797-98 (w/c with pen & ink on paper)
XYC222359 The Descent of Odin, design 85 from The Poems of Thomas Gray, 1797-98 (w/c with pen & ink on paper) by Blake, William (1757-1827); 41.9x32.4 cm; Yale Center for British Art

Background imageBlake William 1757 1827 Collection: B1992. 8. 12(7)

B1992. 8. 12(7)
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Background imageBlake William 1757 1827 Collection: B1992. 8. 11(18)

B1992. 8. 11(18)
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Background imageBlake William 1757 1827 Collection: B1992. 8. 12(4)

B1992. 8. 12(4)
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Background imageBlake William 1757 1827 Collection: 7413387

7413387

Background imageBlake William 1757 1827 Collection: B1992. 8. 1(18)

B1992. 8. 1(18)
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Background imageBlake William 1757 1827 Collection: The Descent of Odin, design 77 from The Poems of Thomas Gray, 1797-98 (w/c with pen & ink on paper)

The Descent of Odin, design 77 from The Poems of Thomas Gray, 1797-98 (w/c with pen & ink on paper)
XYC222871 The Descent of Odin, design 77 from The Poems of Thomas Gray, 1797-98 (w/c with pen & ink on paper) by Blake, William (1757-1827); 41.9x32.4 cm; Yale Center for British Art

Background imageBlake William 1757 1827 Collection: The Fatal Sisters, design 75 from The Poems of Thomas Gray, 1797-98 (w/c with pen & ink on paper)

The Fatal Sisters, design 75 from The Poems of Thomas Gray, 1797-98 (w/c with pen & ink on paper)
XYC222869 The Fatal Sisters, design 75 from The Poems of Thomas Gray, 1797-98 (w/c with pen & ink on paper) by Blake, William (1757-1827); 41.9x32.4 cm; Yale Center for British Art

Background imageBlake William 1757 1827 Collection: The Descent of Odin, design 83 from The Poems of Thomas Gray, 1797-98 (w/c with pen & ink on paper)

The Descent of Odin, design 83 from The Poems of Thomas Gray, 1797-98 (w/c with pen & ink on paper)
XYC222358 The Descent of Odin, design 83 from The Poems of Thomas Gray, 1797-98 (w/c with pen & ink on paper) by Blake, William (1757-1827); 41.9x32.4 cm; Yale Center for British Art

Background imageBlake William 1757 1827 Collection: B1992. 8. 12(16)

B1992. 8. 12(16)
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Background imageBlake William 1757 1827 Collection: B1992. 8. 12(5)

B1992. 8. 12(5)
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Background imageBlake William 1757 1827 Collection: Christ's Entry into Jerusalem (oil on copper)

Christ's Entry into Jerusalem (oil on copper)
GLS224046 Christ's Entry into Jerusalem (oil on copper) by Blake, William (1757-1827); 31.1x47.9 cm; Stirling Maxwell Collection, Pollok House, Glasgow

Background imageBlake William 1757 1827 Collection: Adam Naming the Beasts, 1810 (tempera on canvas)

Adam Naming the Beasts, 1810 (tempera on canvas)
GLS219827 Adam Naming the Beasts, 1810 (tempera on canvas) by Blake, William (1757-1827); 74.9x61.1 cm; Stirling Maxwell Collection, Pollok House, Glasgow

Background imageBlake William 1757 1827 Collection: Eve Naming the Birds, 1810 (tempera on canvas)

Eve Naming the Birds, 1810 (tempera on canvas)
GLS219828 Eve Naming the Birds, 1810 (tempera on canvas) by Blake, William (1757-1827); 74.9x61.1 cm; Stirling Maxwell Collection, Pollok House, Glasgow

Background imageBlake William 1757 1827 Collection: John Dryden, c. 1800 (tempera on canvas)

John Dryden, c. 1800 (tempera on canvas)
1772300 John Dryden, c.1800 (tempera on canvas) by Blake, William (1757-1827); 40x81 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; (add.info.: John Dryden (1631 - 12 May 1700) was an English poet, literary critic

Background imageBlake William 1757 1827 Collection: Alonso de Ercilla y Zuniga, c. 1800 (tempera on canvas)

Alonso de Ercilla y Zuniga, c. 1800 (tempera on canvas)
1772307 Alonso de Ercilla y Zuniga, c.1800 (tempera on canvas) by Blake, William (1757-1827); 42x52 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; (add.info.: Alonso de Ercilla y Zuniga (August 7)

Background imageBlake William 1757 1827 Collection: Louis Vaz de Camoens, c. 1800 (tempera on canvas)

Louis Vaz de Camoens, c. 1800 (tempera on canvas)
1772295 Louis Vaz de Camoens, c.1800 (tempera on canvas) by Blake, William (1757-1827); 42x57 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; (add.info.: Luis Vaz de Camoes (c)

Background imageBlake William 1757 1827 Collection: Thomas Otway (oil on canvas)

Thomas Otway (oil on canvas)
MAN329196 Thomas Otway (oil on canvas) by Blake, William (1757-1827); Manchester Art Gallery, UK; (add.info.: Thomas Otway (1652-1685);); © Manchester Art Gallery

Background imageBlake William 1757 1827 Collection: Homer, c. 1800-03 (tempera on canvas)

Homer, c. 1800-03 (tempera on canvas)
MAN62922 Homer, c.1800-03 (tempera on canvas) by Blake, William (1757-1827); 40x84 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; (add.info.: Homer (750-700 BC) Greek poet;); © Manchester Art Gallery

Background imageBlake William 1757 1827 Collection: Alexander Pope, c. 1800-03 (tempera on canvas)

Alexander Pope, c. 1800-03 (tempera on canvas)
MAN62921 Alexander Pope, c.1800-03 (tempera on canvas) by Blake, William (1757-1827); 48.9x79.4 cm; Manchester Art Gallery

Background imageBlake William 1757 1827 Collection: St. Matthew, 1799 (tempera on canvas)

St. Matthew, 1799 (tempera on canvas)
XOS5885433 St. Matthew, 1799 (tempera on canvas) by Blake, William (1757-1827); 38.5x26.5 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: by William Blake (1757-1827))

Background imageBlake William 1757 1827 Collection: In Happy Copulation, if in evening mild plate 10r from Visions of the Daughters of Albion

In Happy Copulation, if in evening mild plate 10r from Visions of the Daughters of Albion
XYC309868 In Happy Copulation, if in evening mild.. plate 10r from Visions of the Daughters of Albion, 1793 (relief etching printed in green with w/c) by Blake

Background imageBlake William 1757 1827 Collection: PD. 5-1978 Count Ugolino and his Sons in Prison, illustration for Inferno

PD. 5-1978 Count Ugolino and his Sons in Prison, illustration for Inferno
FIT88878 PD.5-1978 Count Ugolino and his Sons in Prison, illustration for Inferno, Canto 33 from Dante Alighieris Divine Comedy, c.1827 (tempera on panel) by Blake

Background imageBlake William 1757 1827 Collection: Comus meets one of the brothers busy picking fruit to feed Lady

Comus meets one of the brothers busy picking fruit to feed Lady
UIG5331533 Comus meets one of the brothers busy picking fruit to feed Lady. 19th century (watercolour) by Blake, William (1757-1827); Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens



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Blake William (1757-1827) was a renowned artist known for his unique and captivating works. His artistic brilliance shines through in pieces like "The Descent of Odin" and "The Fatal Sisters, " both inspired by the poems of Thomas Gray. With watercolor, pen, and ink on paper, Blake masterfully brought these literary tales to life. One such masterpiece is "The Descent of Odin, " design 85 from The Poems of Thomas Gray. In this piece, Blake's intricate brushstrokes depict the mythical descent of the Norse god Odin with incredible detail and emotion. It transports viewers into a world filled with ancient legends and divine beings. Another notable creation is "Christ's Entry into Jerusalem. " Painted with oil on copper, this artwork showcases Blake's versatility as an artist. Through vibrant colors and meticulous brushwork, he captures the grandeur and significance of Christ's arrival in Jerusalem. Blake's talent extends beyond mythology and religious themes. Works like B1992. 12 (3), B1992. 11 (18), B1992. 12 (4), B1992. (18), B1992. (16), B1992. (5) demonstrate his diverse range as an artist. Throughout his career, Blake pushed boundaries and challenged conventional norms in artistry, leaving behind a legacy that continues to inspire generations today.