William Blake Collection (page 7)

The Book of Job, 1825. Creator: William Blake (British, 1757-1827)
The Book of Job, 1825

The Holy Family (also known as Christ in the Lap of Truth), c. 1805. Creator: William Blake
The Holy Family (also known as Christ in the Lap of Truth), c. 1805. Although he rejected institutionalized religion, Blake was intensely spiritual

David Hartley, 1791. Creator: William Blake (British, 1757-1827)
David Hartley, 1791

Venus and Anchises, c1889-1890, (c1930). Creator: Sir William Blake Richmond
Venus and Anchises, c1889-1890, (c1930). Illustration to the " Epipsychidion", a poem by Percy Bysshe Shelley, depicting the illicit meeting of Venus, goddess of love

An Allegory, c1820-1825, (1922). Creator: William Blake
An Allegory, c1820-1825, (1922). Epitome of James Herveys " Meditations among the Tombs", watercolour dealing with death and grief, inspired by the work of James Hervey (1714-1758)

John Varley, W. S. (1778-1842). Creator: Unknown
John Varley, W.S. (1778-1842). Portrait print of British watercolour painter and astrologer Varley, after a drawing made c1820-1825 by his friend William Blake

British Library, 2005. Creator: Ethel Davies
‘ Newton after Blake, by Sir Eduardo Paolozzi, 1998, a bronze imaginary depiction scuplture of the 18th century scientist Sir Isaac Newton, located in the piazza of the British Library

May Day in London Artist: William Blake
May Day (in London), 1784. Milkmaids with garlands and chimney sweep boys dancing outside a pewterers and a barbers premises in Milk Street

The Fall of Man, c1780-1827. Artist: William Blake
The Fall of Man, c1780-1827

The Ancient of Days, 1793. Artist: William Blake
The Ancient of Days, 1793. From Europe a Prophecy by William Blake (1757-1827). Urizen measuring out the material world; an allegory of the French Revolution

The Just Upright Man Is Laughed To Scorn, c1825, (1947). Artist: William Blake
The Just Upright Man Is Laughed To Scorn, c1825, (1947). Illustration to the Book of Job, Morgan Library & Museum, NY. From The English Bible, by Sir Herbert Grierson [Collins, London, 1947]

Queen Katherines Dream, c1825. Artist: William Blake
Queen Katherines Dream, c1825. The painting is part of the Rosenwald Collection, National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. From Masterpieces of Painting, edited by Huntington Cairns and John Walker

The Lord Answering Job Out of the Whirlwind. From Job. c1780-1820, (1923). Artist: William Blake
The Lord Answering Job Out of the Whirlwind. From Job. c1780-1820, (1923). Job is the central figure of the Book of Job in the Bible

Venus and Anchises, c1889, (c1915). Artist: Sir William Blake Richmond
Venus and Anchises, c1889, (c1915). Held by National Museums Liverpool. From Famous Pictures of the World, c1900

Visions of the Daughters of Albion, 1793. Artist: William Blake
Visions of the Daughters of Albion, 1793. From The Connoisseur Volume XC. [The Connoisseur Ltd, London, 1932]

The Crown of Peace, c1882, (1914). Artist: Sir William Blake Richmond
The Crown of Peace, c1882, (1914). From King Alberts Book. [The Daily Telegraph, London, 1914]

The Parable of the Wise and Foolish Virgins, c1800. Artist: William Blake
The Parable of the Wise and Foolish Virgins, c1800. Painting held at the Tate, London. From The Studio Volume 123 [The Studio Ltd, London & New York, 1942.]

Satan Arousing the Rebel Angels, 1808. Artist: William Blake
Satan Arousing the Rebel Angels, 1808. Painting held in the Victoria & Albert Museum, London. From The Connoisseur Volume LXXXIV, edited by C. Reginald Grundy. [The Connoisseur Ltd, London, 1929]

William Blake, English mystic, poet, artist and engraver, 19th century (1956). Although largely ignored by the public of his day

Study of a head, 1901. A print from The Magazine of Art, Cassell and Company, Limited, 1901

Sir William Blake Richmond KCB, RA, English artist, 1899. A print from The Magazine of Art, Cassell and Company, Limited, 1899

William Blakes house, 17 South Molton Street, London, 1912. Artist: Frederick Adcock
William Blakes house, 17 South Molton Street, London, 1912. English poet, painter, and printmaker William Blake (1770-1845) came to be regarded as one of the foremost figures of Romanticism

William Blakes house, Soho, London, 1912. Artist: Frederick Adcock
William Blakes house, Soho, London, 1912. The birthplace of English poet, painter, and printmaker William Blake (1770-1845) at 28 Broad Street, Golden Square, Soho

William Blake, English poet, painter, and printmaker, (1906). Although largely ignored by the public of his day, Blake (1770-1845)

Night the Third Narcissa, title-page from the Nights of Edward Youngs Night Thoughts, c1797. Artist: William Blake
Night the Third Narcissa, title-page from the Nights of Edward Youngs Night Thoughts, c1797. In 1795 the bookseller Richard Edwards commissioned Blake to illustrate the nine Nights of Edward Youngs

Page 46 from the Nights of Edward Youngs Night Thoughts, c1797. Artist: William Blake
Page 46 from the Nights of Edward Youngs Night Thoughts, c1797. In 1795 the bookseller Richard Edwards commissioned Blake to illustrate the nine Nights of Edward Youngs Night Thoughts

William Blake (1757-1827), English mystic, poet, painter and engraver, 1804-1820. Artist: William Blake
William Blake (1757-1827), English mystic, poet, painter and engraver, 1804-1820. Blakes own engraving for a plate to accompany his poem Jerusalem (1804-1820)

William Blake Title Page 1793 America A Prophecy
Title page by William Blake from his book America, A Prophecy published in 1793

William Blake America A Prophecy Thus Wept The Angel Voice
Illustration by William Blake from his book America, A Prophecy, published in 1793. Thus wept the Angel voice

William Blake America A Prophecy Guardian Prince Of Albion
Illustration by William Blake from his book America, A Prophecy published in 1793. The Guardian Prince of Albion burns in his nightly tent

llustration for The Lamb, from Songs of Innocence first published in 1799 by English poet and artist William Blake
Illustration for The Lamb, from Songs of Innocence first published in 1799 by English poet and artist William Blake, 1757 - 1827

From Europe a Prophecy by English poet and artist William Blake, 1757 - 1827. The winged figure is possibly Enitharmon, one of the characters in Blakes mythology, or mythopoeia

The Ancient of Days. Frontispiece of Europe a Prophecy, first published in 1794. By English poet and artist William Blake, 1757 - 1827

Albions Angel Rose Upon the Stone of Night... From Europe a Prophecy, first published in 1794
Albions Angel Rose Upon the Stone of Night.... From Europe a Prophecy, first published in 1794. By English poet and artist William Blake, 1757 - 1827

Shot from the heights of Enitharmon... From Europe a Prophecy, first published in 1794
Shot from the heights of Enitharmon..... From Europe a Prophecy, first published in 1794. By English poet and artist William Blake, 1757 - 1827

The Witch of Endor Raising the Spirit of Samuel. After a 1783 watercolour and pen work by William Blake. Based on the Old Testament, 1 Samuel 28:3-25

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William Blake, a renowned British artist and poet, left an indelible mark on the world of art and literature. His works spanned various mediums, from paintings to illustrations and poetry collections. One such masterpiece is "Hermes, " painted by Jonnard in 1886, which captures the essence of Greek mythology with its depiction of the messenger god. Another notable illustration from Blake's collection is "The Lamb" from Songs of Innocence and Experience. Created between 1770-1820, this piece showcases his unique style that combines innocence with profound symbolism. In contrast to the gentle nature portrayed in "The Lamb, " Blake also explored darker themes like Dionysus and the Maenads in his painting from 1901. This work delves into ancient Greek mythology once again but focuses on wild revelry and chaos associated with Dionysian cults. Blake's artistic prowess extended beyond paintings as seen in his hand-coloured relief-etching watercolour rendition of "The Lamb" dating back to 1789. The meticulous attention to detail highlights his mastery over multiple artistic techniques. "The Tyger" is another iconic creation by William Blake circa 1825 that showcases his ability to evoke powerful emotions through words alone. This poem explores themes of creation, destruction, and the duality within human nature. Beyond his creative endeavors, William Blake resided at 23 Hercules Road in London until he passed away in 1827. Frederick Adcock captured this historical location through a captivating artwork created in 1912. One cannot discuss William Blake without mentioning some of his literary contributions such as "The Last Judgment. " This thought-provoking piece reflects both European influences and English sensibilities while exploring moralistic themes surrounding judgment day. Blake's talent was not limited to showcasing only his own writings; he also illustrated works by other poets like Thomas Gray's poems including "The Fatal Sisters" (1797-98) and "The Triumphs of Owen" (1797-98).