Print made by Luigi Schiavonetti, 1765–1810, Italianafter William Blake, 1757–1827, BritishText by Robert Blair, 1699–1746, BritishPublished by Cadell & Davies, 1773–1836, British
Title:
The Soul Hovering over the Body reluctantly Parting with Life
Date:
1808
Materials & Techniques:
Etching on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream laid paper
Dimensions:
Binding: 16 inches (40.6 cm)
Inscription(s)/Marks/Lettering:
Lettered below image, lower left: "W.Blake delt."; lower right: "Etched by L.Schiavonetti."; lower center: "The Soul hovering over the Body reluctantly parting with Life. | London, Published May 1. 1808, by Cadell & Davies, Strand"
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
Copyright Status:
Public Domain
Accession Number:
B1978.43.1452
Classification:
Prints
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Subject Terms:
man | corpse | bed | woman | soul | flying | window | hill | water | church | spire | building | shoreline | distant view | death | literary theme | religious and mythological subject | The Grave (1743) by Robert Blair (1699-1746)