William Blake
1757–1827 · British · 30 artworks
RomanticismSymbolismEngravingWatercolorIlluminated PrintingSymbolic ImageryMythological Figures
artist bio
William Blake was an English poet, painter, and printmaker, largely unrecognised during his lifetime. Now, Blake is considered a seminal figure in the history of both the poetry and visual arts of the Romantic Age.
what you'll learn
Studying Blake's work allows students to explore the intersection of art and literature, and to understand how symbolism and mythology can be used to convey complex ideas. Students can also learn about printmaking techniques and the importance of artistic vision.
related: Gustave Moreau, Odilon Redon
30 artworks
Satan Addressing his Potentates
1818
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Andrew, Simon Peter Searching for Christ
1819
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Glad Day or The Dance of Albion
1794
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Illustration to Dante's Divine Comedy, Purgatory
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Satan Calling Up his Legions
1804
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The Ancient of Days
1794
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The Ghost of a Flea
1820
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Elisha In The Chamber On The Wall
1820
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Archangel Raphael with Adam and Eve
1808
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Los Entering the Grave
1820
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God Judging Adam
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The Angel of Revelation
1805
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Illustration to Milton`s Paradise Regained
1820
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The Great Red Dragon and the Beast from the Sea
1805
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Melancholy
1820
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Christ Tempted by Satan to Turn the Stones to Bread
1819
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Illustration to Dante's Divine Comedy, Hell
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Dante and Virgil at the Gates of Hell
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Иллюстрация к пасторали Джона Мильтона "Комус"
1820
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Beatrice
1824
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Jacob's Ladder
1806
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The Youthful Poet`s Dream
1820
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Illustration to Dante's Divine Comedy
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The Sun in His Wrath
1820
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Angels Ministering to Christ
1820
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Illustration to Book of Job
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The Lovers Whirlwind
1827
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Job accepting Charity
1825
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Christ Appearing to His Disciples After the Resurrection
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Isaac Newton
1795
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