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1. Ranger, a setter, the property of Elizabeth Gray

Ranger, a setter, the property of Elizabeth Gray
Creator:
George Garrard, 1760–1826
Date:
1797
Materials & Techniques:
Oil on canvas
Dimensions:
28 1/8 × 36 inches (71.4 × 91.4 cm)
Collection:
Paintings and Sculpture
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
On View:
Not on view

2. Night the First. On Life, Death, and Immortality; Title Page

Night the First. On Life, Death, and Immortality; Title Page
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1797
Materials & Techniques:
Etching, line engraving, and letterpress
Dimensions:
Spine: 16 3/4in. (42.5cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

3. 'Swift on his downy pinion flies from woe' (Page 1)

'Swift on his downy pinion flies from woe' (Page 1)
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1797
Materials & Techniques:
Etching, line engraving, and letterpress
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

4. 'The present moment terminates our sight' (Page 13)

'The present moment terminates our sight' (Page 13)
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1797
Materials & Techniques:
Etching, line engraving, and letterpress
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

5. 'The longest night though longer far, would fail' (Page 15)

'The longest night though longer far, would fail' (Page 15)
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1797
Materials & Techniques:
Etching, line engraving, and letterpress
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

6. 'Emblem of that which shall awake the dead' (Page 19)

'Emblem of that which shall awake the dead' (Page 19)
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1797
Materials & Techniques:
Etching, line engraving, and letterpress
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

7. 'We censure nature for a span too short' (Page 23)

'We censure nature for a span too short' (Page 23)
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1797
Materials & Techniques:
Etching, line engraving, and letterpress
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

8. 'Tis greatly wise to talk with our past hours' (Page 31)

'Tis greatly wise to talk with our past hours' (Page 31)
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1797
Materials & Techniques:
Etching, line engraving, and letterpress
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

9. 'Like that, the dial speaks; and points to thee' (Page 33)

'Like that, the dial speaks; and points to thee' (Page 33)
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1797
Materials & Techniques:
Etching, line engraving, and letterpress
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

10. 'When faith is virtue, reason makes it so' (Page 92)

'When faith is virtue, reason makes it so' (Page 92)
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1797
Materials & Techniques:
Etching, line engraving, and letterpress
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

11. 'This King of Terrors is the Prince of Peace' (Page 63)

'This King of Terrors is the Prince of Peace' (Page 63)
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1797
Materials & Techniques:
Etching, line engraving, and letterpress
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

12. 'Draw the dire steel? – ah no! – the dreadful blessing' (Page 73)

'Draw the dire steel? – ah no! – the dreadful blessing' (Page 73)
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1797
Materials & Techniques:
Etching, line engraving, and letterpress
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

13. 'Is lost in love! thou great Philanthropist' (Page 87)

'Is lost in love! thou great Philanthropist' (Page 87)
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1797
Materials & Techniques:
Etching, line engraving, and letterpress
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

14. 'And vapid; sense and reason shew the door' (Page 72)

'And vapid; sense and reason shew the door' (Page 72)
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1797
Materials & Techniques:
Etching, line engraving, and letterpress
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

15. 'Till at Death's toll, whose restless iron tongue' (Page 7)

'Till at Death's toll, whose restless iron tongue' (Page 7)
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1797
Materials & Techniques:
Etching, line engraving, and letterpress
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

16. 'O treacherous conscience! while she seems to sleep" (Page 27)

'O treacherous conscience! while she seems to sleep" (Page 27)
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1797
Materials & Techniques:
Etching, line engraving, and letterpress
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

17. 'One radiant mark, – the death-bed of the just' (Page 41)

'One radiant mark, – the death-bed of the just' (Page 41)
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1797
Materials & Techniques:
Etching, line engraving, and letterpress
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

18. Night the Third. Narcissa; Title Page

Night the Third. Narcissa; Title Page
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1797
Materials & Techniques:
Etching, line engraving, and letterpress
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

19. 'Teaching, we learn; and giving, we retain' (Page 35)

'Teaching, we learn; and giving, we retain' (Page 35)
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1797
Materials & Techniques:
Etching, line engraving, and letterpress
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

20. 'Love, and love only, is the loan for love' (Page 37)

'Love, and love only, is the loan for love' (Page 37)
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1797
Materials & Techniques:
Etching, line engraving, and letterpress
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

21. 'Angels should paint it, angels ever there' (Page 40)

'Angels should paint it, angels ever there' (Page 40)
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1797
Materials & Techniques:
Etching, line engraving, and letterpress
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

22. The Christian Triumph; Title Page

The Christian Triumph; Title Page
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1797
Materials & Techniques:
Etching, line engraving, and letterpress
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

23. 'Disease invades the chastest temperence' (Page 10)

'Disease invades the chastest temperence' (Page 10)
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1797
Materials & Techniques:
Etching, line engraving, and letterpress
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

24. Night the Second. On Time, Death, and Friendship; Title Page (Page 17)

Night the Second. On Time, Death, and Friendship; Title Page (Page 17)
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1797
Materials & Techniques:
Etching, line engraving, and letterpress
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

25. 'Behold him, when past by; what then is seen' (Page 25)

'Behold him, when past by; what then is seen' (Page 25)
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1797
Materials & Techniques:
Etching, line engraving, and letterpress
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

26. 'The goddess bursts in thunder and in flame' (Page 95)

'The goddess bursts in thunder and in flame' (Page 95)
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1797
Materials & Techniques:
Etching, line engraving, and letterpress
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

27. 'What, though my soul fantastick measures trod' (Page 4)

'What, though my soul fantastick measures trod' (Page 4)
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1797
Materials & Techniques:
Etching, line engraving, and letterpress
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

28. 'Its favours here are trials, not rewards' (Page 12)

'Its favours here are trials, not rewards' (Page 12)
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1797
Materials & Techniques:
Etching, line engraving, and letterpress
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

29. 'Emblem of that which shall awake the dead' (Page 19)

'Emblem of that which shall awake the dead' (Page 19)
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1797
Materials & Techniques:
Etching, line engraving, and letterpress, with hand coloring in watercolor on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Spine: 17 1/2 inches (44.5 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

30. 'Time, in advance, behind him hides his wings' (Page 24)

'Time, in advance, behind him hides his wings' (Page 24)
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1797
Materials & Techniques:
Etching, line engraving, and letterpress, with hand coloring in watercolor on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Spine: 17 1/2 inches (44.5 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

31. 'Behold him, when past by; what then is seen' (Page 25)

'Behold him, when past by; what then is seen' (Page 25)
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1797
Materials & Techniques:
Etching, line engraving, and letterpress, with hand coloring in watercolor on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Spine: 17 1/2 inches (44.5 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

32. 'Swift on his downy pinion flies from woe' (Page 1)

'Swift on his downy pinion flies from woe' (Page 1)
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1797
Materials & Techniques:
Etching, line engraving, and letterpress, with hand coloring in watercolor on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Spine: 17 1/2 inches (44.5 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

33. 'One radiant mark, – the death-bed of the just' (Page 41)

'One radiant mark, – the death-bed of the just' (Page 41)
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1797
Materials & Techniques:
Etching, line engraving, and letterpress, with hand coloring in watercolor on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Spine: 17 1/2 inches (44.5 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

34. Night the Third. Narcissa; Title Page

Night the Third. Narcissa; Title Page
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1797
Materials & Techniques:
Etching, line engraving, and letterpress, with hand coloring in watercolor on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Spine: 17 1/2 inches (44.5 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

35. 'As if the sun could envy, check'd his beam' (Page 49)

'As if the sun could envy, check'd his beam' (Page 49)
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1797
Materials & Techniques:
Etching, line engraving, and letterpress, with hand coloring in watercolor on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Spine: 17 1/2 inches (44.5 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

36. 'Trembling each gulp, lest death should snatch the bowl' (Page 57)

'Trembling each gulp, lest death should snatch the bowl' (Page 57)
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1797
Materials & Techniques:
Etching, line engraving, and letterpress, with hand coloring in watercolor on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Spine: 17 1/2 inches (44.5 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

37. 'Draw the dire steel? – ah no! – the dreadful blessing' (Page 73)

'Draw the dire steel? – ah no! – the dreadful blessing' (Page 73)
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1797
Materials & Techniques:
Etching, line engraving, and letterpress, with hand coloring in watercolor on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Spine: 17 1/2 inches (44.5 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

38. 'His hand the good man fastens on the skies' (Page 86)

'His hand the good man fastens on the skies' (Page 86)
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1797
Materials & Techniques:
Etching, line engraving, and letterpress, with hand coloring in watercolor on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Spine: 17 1/2 inches (44.5 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

39. 'Is lost in love! thou great Philanthropist' (Page 87)

'Is lost in love! thou great Philanthropist' (Page 87)
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1797
Materials & Techniques:
Etching, line engraving, and letterpress, with hand coloring in watercolor on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Spine: 17 1/2 inches (44.5 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

40. 'But for the blessing wrestle not with heaven' (Page 88)

'But for the blessing wrestle not with heaven' (Page 88)
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1797
Materials & Techniques:
Etching, line engraving, and letterpress, with hand coloring in watercolor on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Spine: 17 1/2 inches (44.5 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

41. 'When faith is virtue, reason makes it so' (Page 92)

'When faith is virtue, reason makes it so' (Page 92)
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1797
Materials & Techniques:
Etching, line engraving, and letterpress, with hand coloring in watercolor on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Spine: 17 1/2 inches (44.5 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

42. 'The goddess bursts in thunder and in flame' (Page 95)

'The goddess bursts in thunder and in flame' (Page 95)
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1797
Materials & Techniques:
Etching, line engraving, and letterpress, with hand coloring in watercolor on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Spine: 17 1/2 inches (44.5 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

43. 'Disease invades the chastest temperence' (Page 10)

'Disease invades the chastest temperence' (Page 10)
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1797
Materials & Techniques:
Etching, line engraving, and letterpress, with hand coloring in watercolor on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Spine: 17 1/2 inches (44.5 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

44. 'The longest night though longer far, would fail' (Page 15)

'The longest night though longer far, would fail' (Page 15)
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1797
Materials & Techniques:
Etching, line engraving, and letterpress, with hand coloring in watercolor on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Spine: 17 1/2 inches (44.5 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

45. The plowman homeward plods his weary way, And leaves the world to darkness, and to me..." (Design 107)

The plowman homeward plods his weary way, And leaves the world to darkness, and to me..." (Design 107)
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

46. "Oft did the harvest to their sickle yield..." (Design 109)

"Oft did the harvest to their sickle yield..." (Design 109)
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

47. "Somevillage-Hampden, that with dauntless breast, The little tyrant of his fields withstood..," (Design 111)

"Somevillage-Hampden, that with dauntless breast, The little tyrant of his fields withstood..," (Design 111)
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

48. A Shepherd Reading the Epitaph (Design 115)

A Shepherd Reading the Epitaph (Design 115)
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

49. 'If angels tremble, 'tis at such a sight' (Page 93)

'If angels tremble, 'tis at such a sight' (Page 93)
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1797
Materials & Techniques:
Etching, line engraving, and letterpress
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

50. 'As if the sun could envy, check'd his beam' (Page 49)

'As if the sun could envy, check'd his beam' (Page 49)
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1797
Materials & Techniques:
Etching, line engraving, and letterpress
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

51. 'Trembling each gulp, lest death should snatch the bowl' (Page 57)

'Trembling each gulp, lest death should snatch the bowl' (Page 57)
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1797
Materials & Techniques:
Etching, line engraving, and letterpress
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

52. 'Till death, that mighty hunter, earths them all' (Page 70)

'Till death, that mighty hunter, earths them all' (Page 70)
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1797
Materials & Techniques:
Etching, line engraving, and letterpress
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

53. 'The Sun beheld it – No, the shocking scene' (Page 75)

'The Sun beheld it – No, the shocking scene' (Page 75)
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1797
Materials & Techniques:
Etching, line engraving, and letterpress
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

54. 'His hand the good man fastens on the skies' (Page 86)

'His hand the good man fastens on the skies' (Page 86)
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1797
Materials & Techniques:
Etching, line engraving, and letterpress
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

55. 'The vale of death! that hush'd cimmerian vale' (Page 54)

'The vale of death! that hush'd cimmerian vale' (Page 54)
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1797
Materials & Techniques:
Etching, line engraving, and letterpress
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

56. 'Ungrateful, shall we grieve their hovering shades' (Page 55)

'Ungrateful, shall we grieve their hovering shades' (Page 55)
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1797
Materials & Techniques:
Etching, line engraving, and letterpress
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

57. 'Where sense runs savage broke from reason's chain' (Page 46)

'Where sense runs savage broke from reason's chain' (Page 46)
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1797
Materials & Techniques:
Etching, line engraving, and letterpress
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

58. 'The thunder, if in that the Almighty dwells' (Page 80)

'The thunder, if in that the Almighty dwells' (Page 80)
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1797
Materials & Techniques:
Etching, line engraving, and letterpress
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

59. 'That touch, with charm celestial heals the soul' (Page 90)

'That touch, with charm celestial heals the soul' (Page 90)
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1797
Materials & Techniques:
Etching, line engraving, and letterpress
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

60. "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

61. The Beginning of Poesy. The Blind Begging Bard (Design 41)

The Beginning of Poesy. The Blind Begging Bard (Design 41)
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

62. "Ambition this shall tempt to rise, The whirl the wretch from high..." (Design 19)

"Ambition this shall tempt to rise, The whirl the wretch from high..." (Design 19)
Creator:
William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
between 1797 and 1798
Materials & Techniques:
Watercolor with pen and black ink over graphite on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper with letterpress inset
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

63. A Circular Dance (Design 23)

A Circular Dance (Design 23)
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

64. "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

65. "The laughing flowers, that round them blow, Drink life and fragrance as they flow..." (Design 43)

"The laughing flowers, that round them blow, Drink life and fragrance as they flow..." (Design 43)
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

66. "Up stairs in a whirlwind rattle..." (Design 29)

"Up stairs in a whirlwind rattle..." (Design 29)
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

67. The Purple Year awaking from the Roots of Nature (Design 3)

The Purple Year awaking from the Roots of Nature (Design 3)
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

68. A Widower and Children (Design 35)

A Widower and Children (Design 35)
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

69. "And purple tyrants vainly groan..." (Design 37)

"And purple tyrants vainly groan..." (Design 37)
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

70. "Hark, how each giant -oak, and desert-cave, Sigh to the torrent's awful voice beneath!..." (Design 57)

"Hark, how each giant -oak, and desert-cave, Sigh to the torrent's awful voice beneath!..." (Design 57)
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

71. "Headlong, from the mountain's height, Deep in the roaring tide he plung'd to endless night." (Design 65)

"Headlong, from the mountain's height, Deep in the roaring tide he plung'd to endless night." (Design 65)
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

72. "Midst the tide, Two angel forms were seen to glide..." (Design 7)

"Midst the tide, Two angel forms were seen to glide..." (Design 7)
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

73. "Hurry, hurry, to the field!" Design 75)

"Hurry, hurry, to the field!" Design 75)
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

74. "A wond'rous boy shall Rinda bear, Who ne'er shall comb his raven hair..." (Design 83)

"A wond'rous boy shall Rinda bear, Who ne'er shall comb his raven hair..." (Design 83)
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

75. "Hie thee hence, and boast at home..." (Design 85)

"Hie thee hence, and boast at home..." (Design 85)
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

76. "Fear to stop, and shame to fly..." (Design 91)

"Fear to stop, and shame to fly..." (Design 91)
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

77. Fame (Design 93)

Fame (Design 93)
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

78. 'Tis greatly wise to talk with our past hours' (Page 31)

'Tis greatly wise to talk with our past hours' (Page 31)
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1797
Materials & Techniques:
Etching, line engraving, and letterpress, with hand coloring in watercolor on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Spine: 17 1/2 inches (44.5 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

79. 'Like that, the dial speaks; and points to thee' (Page 33)

'Like that, the dial speaks; and points to thee' (Page 33)
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1797
Materials & Techniques:
Etching, line engraving, and letterpress, with hand coloring in watercolor on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Spine: 17 1/2 inches (44.5 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

80. 'Love, and love only, is the loan for love' (Page 37)

'Love, and love only, is the loan for love' (Page 37)
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1797
Materials & Techniques:
Etching, line engraving, and letterpress, with hand coloring in watercolor on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Spine: 17 1/2 inches (44.5 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

81. 'What, though my soul fantastick measures trod' (Page 4)

'What, though my soul fantastick measures trod' (Page 4)
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1797
Materials & Techniques:
Etching, line engraving, and letterpress, with hand coloring in watercolor on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Spine: 17 1/2 inches (44.5 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

82. 'Till death, that mighty hunter, earths them all' (Page 70)

'Till death, that mighty hunter, earths them all' (Page 70)
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1797
Materials & Techniques:
Etching, line engraving, and letterpress, with hand coloring in watercolor on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Spine: 17 1/2 inches (44.5 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

83. The Christian Triumph; Title Page

The Christian Triumph; Title Page
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1797
Materials & Techniques:
Etching, line engraving, and letterpress, with hand coloring in watercolor on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Spine: 17 1/2 inches (44.5 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

84. 'The Sun beheld it – No, the shocking scene' (Page 75)

'The Sun beheld it – No, the shocking scene' (Page 75)
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1797
Materials & Techniques:
Etching, line engraving, and letterpress, with hand coloring in watercolor on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Spine: 17 1/2 inches (44.5 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

85. 'The thunder, if in that the Almighty dwells' (Page 80)

'The thunder, if in that the Almighty dwells' (Page 80)
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1797
Materials & Techniques:
Etching, line engraving, and letterpress, with hand coloring in watercolor on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Spine: 17 1/2 inches (44.5 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

86. 'If angels tremble, 'tis at such a sight' (Page 93)

'If angels tremble, 'tis at such a sight' (Page 93)
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1797
Materials & Techniques:
Etching, line engraving, and letterpress, with hand coloring in watercolor on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Spine: 17 1/2 inches (44.5 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

87. 'Till at Death's toll, whose restless iron tongue' (Page 7)

'Till at Death's toll, whose restless iron tongue' (Page 7)
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1797
Materials & Techniques:
Etching, line engraving, and letterpress, with hand coloring in watercolor on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Spine: 17 1/2 inches (44.5 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

88. 'Death! great proprietor of all! 'tis thine' (Page 8)

'Death! great proprietor of all! 'tis thine' (Page 8)
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1797
Materials & Techniques:
Etching, line engraving, and letterpress, with hand coloring in watercolor on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Spine: 17 1/2 inches (44.5 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

89. Title Page, The Pindaric Genius Receiving His Lyre (Design 1)

Title Page, The Pindaric Genius Receiving His Lyre (Design 1)
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

90. "Nor fear the rocks, nor seek the shore..." (Design 101)

"Nor fear the rocks, nor seek the shore..." (Design 101)
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

91. The Author Writing (Design 105)

The Author Writing (Design 105)
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

92. 'Oft bursts my song beyond the bounds of life' (Page 16)

'Oft bursts my song beyond the bounds of life' (Page 16)
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1797
Materials & Techniques:
Etching, line engraving, and letterpress, with hand coloring in watercolor on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Spine: 17 1/2 inches (44.5 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

93. Night the Second. On Time, Death, and Friendship; Title Page (Page 17)

Night the Second. On Time, Death, and Friendship; Title Page (Page 17)
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1797
Materials & Techniques:
Etching, line engraving, and letterpress, with hand coloring in watercolor on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Spine: 17 1/2 inches (44.5 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

94. 'We censure nature for a span too short' (Page 23)

'We censure nature for a span too short' (Page 23)
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1797
Materials & Techniques:
Etching, line engraving, and letterpress, with hand coloring in watercolor on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Spine: 17 1/2 inches (44.5 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

95. 'Measuring his motions by revolving spheres' (Page 26)

'Measuring his motions by revolving spheres' (Page 26)
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1797
Materials & Techniques:
Etching, line engraving, and letterpress, with hand coloring in watercolor on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Spine: 17 1/2 inches (44.5 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

96. 'O treacherous conscience! while she seems to sleep" (Page 27)

'O treacherous conscience! while she seems to sleep" (Page 27)
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1797
Materials & Techniques:
Etching, line engraving, and letterpress, with hand coloring in watercolor on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Spine: 17 1/2 inches (44.5 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

97. 'Teaching, we learn; and giving, we retain' (Page 35)

'Teaching, we learn; and giving, we retain' (Page 35)
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1797
Materials & Techniques:
Etching, line engraving, and letterpress, with hand coloring in watercolor on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Spine: 17 1/2 inches (44.5 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

98. 'Angels should paint it, angels ever there' (Page 40)

'Angels should paint it, angels ever there' (Page 40)
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1797
Materials & Techniques:
Etching, line engraving, and letterpress, with hand coloring in watercolor on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Spine: 17 1/2 inches (44.5 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

99. 'The vale of death! that hush'd cimmerian vale' (Page 54)

'The vale of death! that hush'd cimmerian vale' (Page 54)
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1797
Materials & Techniques:
Etching, line engraving, and letterpress, with hand coloring in watercolor on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Spine: 17 1/2 inches (44.5 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

100. 'Ungrateful, shall we grieve their hovering shades' (Page 55)

'Ungrateful, shall we grieve their hovering shades' (Page 55)
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1797
Materials & Techniques:
Etching, line engraving, and letterpress, with hand coloring in watercolor on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Spine: 17 1/2 inches (44.5 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection