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Blake

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A rich examination into the creative process of an idiosyncratic Romantic-era visionary through the lens of one of the great collections of his work William Blake (1757–1827) is one of the most recognisable names in British art and literature. The mythological, spiritual, and pastoral themes of... Read More
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Blake

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A rich examination into the creative process of an idiosyncratic Romantic-era visionary through the lens of one of the great collections of his work

William Blake (1757–1827) is one of the most recognisable names in British art and literature. The mythological, spiritual, and pastoral themes of his visual art and poetry influenced such contemporaries as Samuel Palmer and John Linnell, and they have served as sources of inspiration for twentieth-century luminaries as well, including Allen Ginsberg, Bob Dylan, and Patti Smith.

Showcasing the breadth and depth of the Yale Center for British Art’s collection of Blake’s works, this volume features exquisite reproductions of his paintings, watercolours, prints, and selections from his illustrated books, including the only hand-coloured copy of the epic poem Jerusalem. It also presents newly commissioned essays that explore Blake’s biography, poetry, painting, and printmaking, as well as employing innovative digital humanities tools to highlight his unique artistic process in a manner that will engage the general reader and expert alike.

Distributed for the Yale Center for British Art

Exhibition Schedule:

Yale Center for British Art
(August 26–November 30, 2025)

Series: YCBA Collection Series

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780300284577

Publisher: Yale Center for British Art

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 26 August 2025

Country: United States

Imprint: Yale Center for British Art

Illustration: 113 color illus.

Contributors:

  • Contributions by Sarah T. Weston

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 197.0mm

Height: 248.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 136

About the Author

Elizabeth Wyckoff is curator of prints and drawings at the Yale Center for British Art. Sarah Weston is assistant professor of English and of art history and archaeology (by courtesy) at Washington University in Saint Louis.

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