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1. The Beggar's Opera

The Beggar's Opera
Creator:
William Hogarth, 1697–1764
Date:
1729
Materials & Techniques:
Oil on canvas
Dimensions:
23 1/4 x 30 inches (59.1 x 76.2 cm)
Collection:
Paintings and Sculpture
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
On View:
On view

2. The Horse

The Horse
Creator:
William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
ca. 1805
Materials & Techniques:
Tempera with pen and black ink on a copper engraving plate
Dimensions:
4 3/16 x 2 1/2 inches (10.6 x 6.4 cm)
Collection:
Paintings and Sculpture
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
On View:
On view

3. Henry Woodward as Petruchio in Catherine and Petruchio, a version by Garrick of "The Taming of the Shrew"

Henry Woodward as Petruchio in Catherine and Petruchio, a version by Garrick of "The Taming of the Shrew"
Creator:
Benjamin van der Gucht, 1753–1794
Date:
between 1773 and 1774
Materials & Techniques:
Oil on canvas
Dimensions:
50 x 40 inches (127 x 101.6 cm)
Collection:
Paintings and Sculpture
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
On View:
On view

4. David Garrick and Hannah Pritchard (née Vaughan) in Benjamin Hoadly's "The Suspicious Husband"

David Garrick and Hannah Pritchard (née Vaughan) in Benjamin Hoadly's "The Suspicious Husband"
Creator:
Francis Hayman, 1707/8–1776
Date:
1747
Materials & Techniques:
Oil on canvas laid to board
Dimensions:
28 1/8 x 36 1/8 inches (71.4 x 91.8 cm)
Collection:
Paintings and Sculpture
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
On View:
On view

5. Susannah Maria Cibber (née Arne) as Cordelia

Susannah Maria Cibber (née Arne) as Cordelia
Creator:
Pieter van Bleeck, 1700–1764
Date:
1755
Materials & Techniques:
Oil on canvas
Dimensions:
84 x 82 inches (213.4 x 208.3 cm)
Collection:
Paintings and Sculpture
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
On View:
On view

6. Rinaldo and Armida

Rinaldo and Armida
Creator:
Angelica Kauffmann, 1741–1807
Date:
1771
Materials & Techniques:
Oil on canvas
Dimensions:
51 1/2 × 60 1/4 inches (130.8 × 153 cm)
Collection:
Paintings and Sculpture
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
On View:
On view

7. Praying Child and Howling Dog (Plate 24)

Praying Child and Howling Dog (Plate 24)
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1794
Materials & Techniques:
Color-printed relief etching, with watercolor on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 11 7/8 x 9 5/8 inches (30.2 x 24.4 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
On View:
On view

8. Jerusalem, Plate 28 Proof Impression

Jerusalem, Plate 28 Proof Impression
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
ca. 1820
Materials & Techniques:
Relief etching printed in blue ink, with watercolor and pen and black ink; proof on medium, smooth wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 4 3/8 x 6 1/4 inches (11.1 x 15.9 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
On View:
On view

9. Jerusalem: The Emanation of The Giant Albion, Title Page (Plate 2)

Jerusalem: The Emanation of The Giant Albion, Title Page (Plate 2)
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1804 to 1820
Materials & Techniques:
Relief and white-line etching printed in orange ink, with watercolor, pen and black ink, and gold on moderately thick, smooth, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 13 1/2 x 10 3/8 inches (34.3 x 26.4 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
On View:
On view

10. "And there was heard a great lamenting in Beulah..."; Chapter 1 Tailpiece (Plate 25)

"And there was heard a great lamenting in Beulah..."; Chapter 1 Tailpiece (Plate 25)
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1804 to 1820
Materials & Techniques:
Relief etching printed in orange ink, with watercolor, pen and black ink, and gold on moderately thick, smooth, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 13 1/2 x 10 3/8 inches (34.3 x 26.4 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
On View:
On view

11. "And the voices of Bath & Canterbury & York & Edinburgh, Cry..." (Plate 57)

"And the voices of Bath & Canterbury & York & Edinburgh, Cry..." (Plate 57)
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1804 to 1820
Materials & Techniques:
Relief etching printed in orange ink, with watercolor and pen and black ink on moderately thick, smooth, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 13 1/2 x 10 3/8 inches (34.3 x 26.4 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
On View:
On view

12. "And this the form of mighty Hand..." (Plate 70)

"And this the form of mighty Hand..." (Plate 70)
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1804 to 1820
Materials & Techniques:
Relief etching printed in orange ink, with watercolor and pen and black ink on moderately thick, smooth, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 13 1/2 x 10 3/8 inches (34.3 x 26.4 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
On View:
On view

13. Chapter 4 Frontispiece (Plate 76)

Chapter 4 Frontispiece (Plate 76)
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1804 to 1820
Materials & Techniques:
Relief and white-line etching printed in orange ink, with watercolor, pen and black ink, and gold on moderately thick, smooth, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 13 1/2 x 10 3/8 inches (34.3 x 26.4 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
On View:
On view

14. Jerusalem, Frontispiece (Plate 1)

Jerusalem, Frontispiece (Plate 1)
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1804 to 1820
Materials & Techniques:
White-line etching printed in orange ink, with watercolor, pen and black ink, and gold on moderately thick, smooth, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 13 1/2 x 10 3/8 inches (34.3 x 26.4 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
On View:
On view

15. "One hair nor particle of dust..." (Plate 14)

"One hair nor particle of dust..." (Plate 14)
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1804 to 1820
Materials & Techniques:
Relief etching printed in orange ink, with watercolor, pen and black ink, and gold on moderately thick, smooth, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 13 1/2 x 10 3/8 inches (34.3 x 26.4 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
On View:
On view

16. Chapter 3 Frontispiece (Plate 51)

Chapter 3 Frontispiece (Plate 51)
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1804 to 1820
Materials & Techniques:
Relief and white-line etching printed in black ink, with watercolor and pen and black ink on moderately thick, smooth, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 10 3/8 x 13 1/2 inches (26.4 x 34.3 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
On View:
On view

17. "Jerusalem, Chapter 3. But Los, who is the Vehicular Form..." (Plate 53)

"Jerusalem, Chapter 3. But Los, who is the Vehicular Form..." (Plate 53)
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1804 to 1820
Materials & Techniques:
Relief and white-line etching printed in orange ink, with watercolor, pen and black ink, and gold on moderately thick, smooth, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 13 1/2 × 10 3/8 inches (34.3 × 26.4 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
On View:
On view

18. "Repose on me till the morning of the Grave..." (Plate 62)

"Repose on me till the morning of the Grave..." (Plate 62)
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1804 to 1820
Materials & Techniques:
Relief etching printed in orange ink, with watercolor and pen and black ink on moderately thick, smooth, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 13 1/2 x 10 3/8 inches (34.3 x 26.4 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
On View:
On view

19. "Rose up against me thundering..." (Plate 8)

"Rose up against me thundering..." (Plate 8)
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1804 to 1820
Materials & Techniques:
Relief etching printed in orange ink, with watercolor and pen and black ink on moderately thick, smooth, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 13 1/2 x 10 3/8 inches (34.3 x 26.4 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
On View:
On view

20. "Then each an Arrow flaming from his Quiver..." (Plate 98)

"Then each an Arrow flaming from his Quiver..." (Plate 98)
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1804 to 1820
Materials & Techniques:
Relief etching printed in orange ink, with watercolor and pen and black ink on moderately thick, smooth, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 13 1/2 x 10 3/8 inches (34.3 x 26.4 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
On View:
On view

21. "All Human Forms identified... The End of The Song of Jerusalem" Colophon (Plate 99)

"All Human Forms identified... The End of The Song of Jerusalem" Colophon (Plate 99)
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1804 to 1820
Materials & Techniques:
Relief etching printed in orange ink, with watercolor and pen and black ink on moderately thick, smooth, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 13 1/2 x 10 3/8 inches (34.3 x 26.4 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
On View:
On view

22. "Malignant Fate sat by, and smil'd, The slipp'ry verge her feet beguil'd..." (Design 11)

"Malignant Fate sat by, and smil'd, The slipp'ry verge her feet beguil'd..." (Design 11)
Creator:
William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
between 1797 and 1798
Materials & Techniques:
Watercolor with pen and black ink and graphite on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper with inlaid letterpress page
Dimensions:
Sheet: 16 1/2 x 12 3/4 inches (41.9 x 32.4 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
On View:
On view

23. "At the chapel-door stand sentry... (Design 31)

"At the chapel-door stand sentry... (Design 31)
Creator:
William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
between 1797 and 1798
Materials & Techniques:
Watercolor with pen and black ink and graphite on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper with inlaid letterpress page
Dimensions:
Sheet: 16 1/2 x 12 3/4 inches (41.9 x 32.4 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
On View:
On view

24. "The Pensive Selima, Her ears of jet, and emerald eyes, She saw; and purr'd applause..." (Design 9)

"The Pensive Selima, Her ears of jet, and emerald eyes, She saw; and purr'd applause..." (Design 9)
Creator:
William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
between 1797 and 1798
Materials & Techniques:
Watercolor with pen and black ink and graphite on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper with inlaid letterpress page
Dimensions:
Sheet: 16 1/2 x 12 3/4 inches (41.9 x 32.4 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
On View:
On view

25. The Little Boy Lost (Plate 20)

The Little Boy Lost (Plate 20)
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1789
Materials & Techniques:
Relief etching printed in brown ink, with watercolor on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 7 1/2 x 5 3/8 inches (19.1 x 13.7 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
On View:
On view

26. The Fatal Sisters, An Ode; Title Page

The Fatal Sisters, An Ode; Title Page
Creator:
William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
between 1797 and 1798
Materials & Techniques:
Watercolor with pen and black ink and graphite on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper with inlaid letterpress page
Dimensions:
Sheet: 16 1/2 x 12 3/4 inches (41.9 x 32.4 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
On View:
On view

27. Ode on the Death of a Favourite Cat, Drowned in a Tub of Gold Fishes; Title Page

Ode on the Death of a Favourite Cat, Drowned in a Tub of Gold Fishes; Title Page
Creator:
William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
between 1797 and 1798
Materials & Techniques:
Watercolor with pen and black ink and graphite on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper with inlaid letterpress page
Dimensions:
Sheet: 16 1/2 x 12 3/4 inches (41.9 x 32.4 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
On View:
On view

28. The Descent of Odin, An Ode; Title Page

The Descent of Odin, An Ode; Title Page
Creator:
William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
between 1797 and 1798
Materials & Techniques:
Watercolor with pen and black ink and graphite on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper with inlaid letterpress page
Dimensions:
Sheet: 16 1/2 x 12 3/4 inches (41.9 x 32.4 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
On View:
On view

29. The Ecchoing Green (Plate 10)

The Ecchoing Green (Plate 10)
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1789
Materials & Techniques:
Relief etching printed in brown ink, with watercolor and pen and ink on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 7 1/2 x 5 3/8 inches (19.1 x 13.7 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
On View:
On view

30. The Divine Image (Plate 12)

The Divine Image (Plate 12)
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1789
Materials & Techniques:
Relief etching printed in brown ink, with watercolor and pen and black ink on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 7 1/2 x 5 3/8 inches (19.1 x 13.7 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
On View:
On view

31. "To chase the rolling circle's speed..." (Design 17)

"To chase the rolling circle's speed..." (Design 17)
Creator:
William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
between 1797 and 1798
Materials & Techniques:
Watercolor with pen and black ink and graphite on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper with inlaid letterpress page
Dimensions:
Sheet: 16 1/2 x 12 3/4 inches (41.9 x 32.4 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
On View:
On view

32. "With screaming Horror's funeral cry, Despair, and fell Disease, and ghastly Poverty..." Design 39)

"With screaming Horror's funeral cry, Despair, and fell Disease, and ghastly Poverty..." Design 39)
Creator:
William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
between 1797 and 1798
Materials & Techniques:
Watercolor with pen and black ink and graphite on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper with inlaid letterpress page
Dimensions:
Sheet: 16 1/2 x 12 3/4 inches (41.9 x 32.4 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
On View:
On view

33. "Cytherea's Day..." (Design 45)

"Cytherea's Day..." (Design 45)
Creator:
William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
between 1797 and 1798
Materials & Techniques:
Watercolor with pen and black ink and graphite on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper with inlaid letterpress page
Dimensions:
Sheet: 16 1/2 x 12 3/4 inches (41.9 x 32.4 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
On View:
On view

34. Preludium to the First Book of Urizen, "Of the primeval Priests assum'd power..." (Plate 2)

Preludium to the First Book of Urizen, "Of the primeval Priests assum'd power..." (Plate 2)
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1794
Materials & Techniques:
Color-printed relief etching, with watercolor on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 11 7/8 x 9 5/8 inches (30.2 x 24.4 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
On View:
On view

35. The First Book of Urizen, Title Page (Plate 1)

The First Book of Urizen, Title Page (Plate 1)
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1794
Materials & Techniques:
Color-printed relief etching, with watercolor on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 11 7/8 x 9 5/8 inches (30.2 x 24.4 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
On View:
On view

36. Preludium to the First Book of Urizen, "Of the primeval Priests assum'd power..." (Plate 2b)

Preludium to the First Book of Urizen, "Of the primeval Priests assum'd power..." (Plate 2b)
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1794
Materials & Techniques:
Color-printed relief etching, with watercolor and pen and black ink on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 11 7/8 x 9 5/8 inches (30.2 x 24.4 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
On View:
On view

37. Urizen Swims through Dark Waters (Plate 5)

Urizen Swims through Dark Waters (Plate 5)
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1794
Materials & Techniques:
Color-printed relief etching, with watercolor on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 11 7/8 x 9 5/8 inches (30.2 x 24.4 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
On View:
On view

38. "In living creations appear'd..." (Plate 6)

"In living creations appear'd..." (Plate 6)
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1794
Materials & Techniques:
Color-printed relief etching, with watercolor on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 11 7/8 x 9 5/8 inches (30.2 x 24.4 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
On View:
On view

39. "Albions Angel stood beside the Stone of night, and saw..." (Plate 7)

"Albions Angel stood beside the Stone of night, and saw..." (Plate 7)
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1793
Materials & Techniques:
Relief and white-line etching printed in blue ink, with watercolor and pen and black ink on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 14 1/2 x 10 1/2 inches (36.8 x 26.7 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
On View:
On view

40. "Jerusalem, Chapter 2. Every ornament of perfection..." (Plate 28)

"Jerusalem, Chapter 2. Every ornament of perfection..." (Plate 28)
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1804 to 1820
Materials & Techniques:
Relief and white-line etching printed in orange ink, with watercolor and pen and black ink on moderately thick, smooth, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 13 1/2 x 10 3/8 inches (34.3 x 26.4 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
On View:
On view

41. "To the Public. After my three years slumber..." (Plate 3)

"To the Public. After my three years slumber..." (Plate 3)
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1804 to 1820
Materials & Techniques:
Relief and white-line etching printed in orange ink, with watercolor and pen and black ink on moderately thick, smooth, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 13 1/2 x 10 3/8 inches (34.3 x 26.4 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
On View:
On view

42. "Then the Divine hand found the Two Limits..." (Plate 35)

"Then the Divine hand found the Two Limits..." (Plate 35)
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1804 to 1820
Materials & Techniques:
Relief and white-line etching printed in orange ink, with watercolor and pen and black ink on moderately thick, smooth, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 13 1/2 x 10 3/8 inches (34.3 x 26.4 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
On View:
On view

43. "Jerusalem, Chapter 1. Of the Sleep of Ulro!..." (Plate 4)

"Jerusalem, Chapter 1. Of the Sleep of Ulro!..." (Plate 4)
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1804 to 1820
Materials & Techniques:
Relief and white-line etching printed in orange ink, with watercolor and pen and black ink on moderately thick, smooth, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 13 1/2 x 10 3/8 inches (34.3 x 26.4 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
On View:
On view

44. "Bath, mild Physician of Eternity..." (Plate 46)

"Bath, mild Physician of Eternity..." (Plate 46)
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1804 to 1820
Materials & Techniques:
Relief and white-line etching printed in orange ink, with watercolor and pen and black ink on moderately thick, smooth, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 13 1/2 x 10 3/8 inches (34.3 x 26.4 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
On View:
On view

45. Songs of Innocence and of Experience: Shewing the Two Contrary States of the Human Soul

Songs of Innocence and of Experience: Shewing the Two Contrary States of the Human Soul
Creator:
Prints made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1789-1794
Materials & Techniques:
Bound volume of relief etchings printed in dark-brown ink, with hand coloring in watercolor on wove paper
Dimensions:
Spine: 7 3/8 inches (18.7 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
On View:
On view

46. Satan Approaching the Court of Chaos

Satan Approaching the Court of Chaos
Creator:
William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1784 to 1785
Materials & Techniques:
Gray wash, pen and ink, and graphite on medium, slightly textured, cream laid paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 9 1/4 x 13 1/4 inches (23.5 x 33.7 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
On View:
On view

47. Albion Compelling the Four Zoas to Their Proper Tasks

Albion Compelling the Four Zoas to Their Proper Tasks
Creator:
William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1804 to 1810
Materials & Techniques:
Graphite and black chalk on medium, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 9 7/8 x 12 1/4 inches (25.1 x 31.1 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Anonymous Gift, The Frederick Benjamin Kaye Memorial Collection, transfer from the Yale University Art Gallery
On View:
On view

48. Tiriel Supporting the Dying Myratana and Cursing His Sons

Tiriel Supporting the Dying Myratana and Cursing His Sons
Creator:
William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1786 to 1789
Materials & Techniques:
Gray wash, watercolor, and pen and ink on medium, slightly textured, cream laid paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 7 3/8 x 10 3/4 inches (18.7 x 27.3 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
On View:
On view

49. The Gambols of Ghosts According with Their Affections Previous to the Final Judgment

The Gambols of Ghosts According with Their Affections Previous to the Final Judgment
Creator:
William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1805 to 1808
Materials & Techniques:
Graphite and brown wash on medium, slightly textured, cream laid paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 18 1/4 × 12 1/2 inches (46.4 × 31.8 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Fund
On View:
On view

50. Robert Blair, The Grave, Title Page

Robert Blair, The Grave, Title Page
Creator:
Print made by Luigi Schiavonetti, 1765–1810
Date:
1808
Materials & Techniques:
Etching on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream laid paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 20 1/4 × 13 1/2 inches (51.4 × 34.3 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
On View:
On view

51. Death's Door

Death's Door
Creator:
Print made by Luigi Schiavonetti, 1765–1810
Date:
1808
Materials & Techniques:
Etching on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream laid paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 19 5/8 × 13 3/4 inches (49.8 × 34.9 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
On View:
On view

52. The Day of Judgment

The Day of Judgment
Creator:
Print made by Luigi Schiavonetti, 1765–1810
Date:
1808
Materials & Techniques:
Etching on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream laid paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 19 3/4 × 13 1/2 inches (50.2 × 34.3 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
On View:
On view

53. The Reunion of the Soul & the Body

The Reunion of the Soul & the Body
Creator:
Print made by Luigi Schiavonetti, 1765–1810
Date:
1808
Materials & Techniques:
Etching on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream laid paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 19 3/4 × 13 7/8 inches (50.2 × 35.2 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
On View:
On view

54. The Soul Exploring the Recesses of the Grave

The Soul Exploring the Recesses of the Grave
Creator:
Print made by Luigi Schiavonetti, 1765–1810
Date:
1808
Materials & Techniques:
Etching on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream laid paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 20 1/4 × 13 1/2 inches (51.4 × 34.3 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
On View:
On view