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1. Ploughing the Hillside

Ploughing the Hillside
Creator:
Robert Polhill Bevan, 1865–1925
Date:
ca. 1905
Materials & Techniques:
Black chalk on medium, smooth, beige wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 14 1/2 × 18 1/4 inches (36.8 × 46.4 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

2. Italian Hill Town

Italian Hill Town
Creator:
Samuel Palmer, 1805–1881
Date:
after 1838
Materials & Techniques:
Watercolor, gouache, and graphite on medium, slightly textured, blue wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 9 1/4 x 12 5/8 inches (23.5 x 32.1 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

3. At Hailsham, Sussex: a Storm Approaching

At Hailsham, Sussex: a Storm Approaching
Creator:
Samuel Palmer, 1805–1881
Date:
1821
Materials & Techniques:
Watercolor and graphite on medium, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 8 1/4 × 12 1/2 inches (21 × 31.8 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

4. Dorking Hen Body, Lateral View (Outline drawing of the muscles)

Dorking Hen Body, Lateral View (Outline drawing of the muscles)
Creator:
George Stubbs, 1724–1806
Date:
1795 to 1806
Materials & Techniques:
Graphite, pen with iron gall ink, with traces of red ink on thin, slightly textured, cream wove paper laid down on cream moderately thick, moderately textured, wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 10 1/4 x 12 3/4 inches (26 x 32.4 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

5. Dorking Hen Skeleton, Lateral View (Probably prepared for an unpublished key figure)

Dorking Hen Skeleton, Lateral View (Probably prepared for an unpublished key figure)
Creator:
George Stubbs, 1724–1806
Date:
1795 to 1806
Materials & Techniques:
Graphite, and pen with iron gall ink on thin, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 10 1/2 x 12 1/2 inches (26.7 x 31.8 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

6. Dorking Hen Body, Lateral View (Study of the muscles of the body and limbs at a later stage of dissection)

Dorking Hen Body, Lateral View (Study of the muscles of the body and limbs at a later stage of dissection)
Creator:
George Stubbs, 1724–1806
Date:
1795 to 1806
Materials & Techniques:
Graphite on thin, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 10 1/2 x 12 1/2 inches (26.7 x 31.8 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

7. Human Body, Posterior View (Outline Drawing for Table VII)

Human Body, Posterior View (Outline Drawing for Table VII)
Creator:
George Stubbs, 1724–1806
Date:
1795 to 1806
Materials & Techniques:
Graphite and red chalk; verso: graphite and red chalk on thin, smooth, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 19 1/8 x 12 5/8 inches (48.6 x 32.1 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

8. Human Skeleton, Posterior View (Relates to Table II)

Human Skeleton, Posterior View (Relates to Table II)
Creator:
George Stubbs, 1724–1806
Date:
1795 to 1806
Materials & Techniques:
Ink with traces of graphite on thin, smooth, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 18 7/8 x 12 5/8 inches (47.9 x 32.1 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

9. Human Skeleton, Anterior View

Human Skeleton, Anterior View
Creator:
George Stubbs, 1724–1806
Date:
1795 to 1806
Materials & Techniques:
Pen with iron gall ink, and graphite on thin, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 17 1/4 x 10 3/4 inches (43.8 x 27.3 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

10. Four East Indiamen at Archor

Four East Indiamen at Archor
Creator:
John Constable, 1776–1837
Date:
1803
Materials & Techniques:
Graphite on medium, slightly textured, cream laid paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 7 5/8 x 12 3/4 inches (19.4 x 32.4 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

11. George Taylor's Epitaph: Death Giving George Taylor a Cross Buttock

George Taylor's Epitaph: Death Giving George Taylor a Cross Buttock
Creator:
William Hogarth, 1697–1764
Date:
ca. 1750
Materials & Techniques:
Pen and brown ink and graphite on medium, slightly textured, cream laid paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 8 7/8 x 12 1/2 inches (22.5 x 31.8 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

12. George Taylor's Epitaph: George Taylor Breaking the Ribs of Death

George Taylor's Epitaph: George Taylor Breaking the Ribs of Death
Creator:
William Hogarth, 1697–1764
Date:
ca. 1750
Materials & Techniques:
Pen and brown ink, graphite, and red chalk on medium, slightly textured, cream laid paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 9 1/8 x 12 3/4 inches (23.2 x 32.4 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

13. A View of Boppart, with Figures on the River Bank

A View of Boppart, with Figures on the River Bank
Creator:
Joseph Mallord William Turner, 1775–1851
Date:
1817
Materials & Techniques:
Watercolor, gouache, black chalk and scratching out on medium, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 7 7/8 x 12 1/2 inches (20 x 31.8 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

14. Andernach

Andernach
Creator:
Joseph Mallord William Turner, 1775–1851
Date:
1817
Materials & Techniques:
Watercolor, gouache, pen and black ink and scratching out on medium, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 7 7/8 x 12 5/8 inches (20 x 32.1 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

15. Rheinfels Looking to Katz and Goarhausen

Rheinfels Looking to Katz and Goarhausen
Creator:
Joseph Mallord William Turner, 1775–1851
Date:
1817
Materials & Techniques:
Watercolor, gouache, gray wash and scraping out on medium, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 7 7/8 x 12 1/2 inches (20 x 31.8 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

16. Venice, The Mouth of the Grand Canal

Venice, The Mouth of the Grand Canal
Creator:
Joseph Mallord William Turner, 1775–1851
Date:
1832
Materials & Techniques:
Watercolor on medium, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 8 3/4 x 12 1/2 inches (22.2 x 31.8 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

17. Dartmoor: The Source of the Tamar and the Torridge

Dartmoor: The Source of the Tamar and the Torridge
Creator:
Joseph Mallord William Turner, 1775–1851
Date:
ca. 1813
Materials & Techniques:
Watercolor, gouache, graphite, and scratching out on medium, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 7 7/8 x 12 5/8 inches (20 x 32.1 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

18. 'Lost to All Hope': the Brig

'Lost to All Hope': the Brig
Creator:
Joseph Mallord William Turner, 1775–1851
Date:
1845
Materials & Techniques:
Watercolor and graphite on medium, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 9 x 12 3/4 inches (22.9 x 32.4 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

19. '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:
ca. 1797
Materials & Techniques:
Etching, engraving, and letterpress, with hand coloring in watercolor on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Spine: 16 3/4 inches (42.5 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

20. '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:
ca. 1797
Materials & Techniques:
Etching, engraving, and letterpress, with hand coloring in watercolor on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Spine: 16 3/4 inches (42.5 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

21. '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:
ca. 1797
Materials & Techniques:
Etching, engraving, and letterpress, with hand coloring in watercolor on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Spine: 16 3/4 inches (42.5 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

22. '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:
ca. 1797
Materials & Techniques:
Etching, engraving, and letterpress, with hand coloring in watercolor on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Spine: 16 3/4 inches (42.5 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

23. '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:
ca. 1797
Materials & Techniques:
Etching, engraving, and letterpress, with hand coloring in watercolor on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Spine: 16 3/4 inches (42.5 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

24. Night the Third. Narcissa; Title Page

Night the Third. Narcissa; Title Page
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
ca. 1797
Materials & Techniques:
Etching, engraving, and letterpress, with hand coloring in watercolor on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Spine: 16 3/4 inches (42.5 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

25. '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:
ca. 1797
Materials & Techniques:
Etching, engraving, and letterpress, with hand coloring in watercolor on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Spine: 16 3/4 inches (42.5 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

26. 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:
ca. 1797
Materials & Techniques:
Etching, engraving, and letterpress, with hand coloring in watercolor on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Spine: 16 3/4 inches (42.5 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

27. '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:
ca. 1797
Materials & Techniques:
Etching, engraving, and letterpress, with hand coloring in watercolor on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Spine: 16 3/4 inches (42.5 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

28. '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:
ca. 1797
Materials & Techniques:
Etching, engraving, and letterpress, with hand coloring in watercolor on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Spine: 16 3/4 inches (42.5 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

29. '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:
ca. 1797
Materials & Techniques:
Etching, engraving, and letterpress, with hand coloring in watercolor on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Spine: 16 3/4 inches (42.5 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

30. '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:
ca. 1797
Materials & Techniques:
Etching, engraving, and letterpress, with hand coloring in watercolor on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Spine: 16 3/4 inches (42.5 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

31. 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:
ca. 1797
Materials & Techniques:
Etching, engraving, and letterpress, with hand coloring in watercolor on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Spine: 16 3/4 inches (42.5 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

32. '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:
ca. 1797
Materials & Techniques:
Etching, engraving, and letterpress, with hand coloring in watercolor on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Spine: 16 3/4 inches (42.5 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

33. 'O treacherous conscience!' (Page 27)

'O treacherous conscience!' (Page 27)
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
ca. 1797
Materials & Techniques:
Etching, engraving, and letterpress, with hand coloring in watercolor on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Spine: 16 3/4 inches (42.5 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

34. '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:
ca. 1797
Materials & Techniques:
Etching, engraving, and letterpress, with hand coloring in watercolor on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Spine: 16 3/4 inches (42.5 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

35. '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:
ca. 1797
Materials & Techniques:
Etching, engraving, and letterpress, with hand coloring in watercolor on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Spine: 16 3/4 inches (42.5 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

36. '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:
ca. 1797
Materials & Techniques:
Etching, engraving, and letterpress, with hand coloring in watercolor on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Spine: 16 3/4 inches (42.5 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

37. '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:
ca. 1797
Materials & Techniques:
Etching, engraving, and letterpress, with hand coloring in watercolor on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Spine: 16 3/4 inches (42.5 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

38. '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:
ca. 1797
Materials & Techniques:
Etching, engraving, and letterpress, with hand coloring in watercolor on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Spine: 16 3/4 inches (42.5 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

39. The Christian Triumph; Title Page

The Christian Triumph; Title Page
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
ca. 1797
Materials & Techniques:
Etching, engraving, and letterpress, with hand coloring in watercolor on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Spine: 16 3/4 inches (42.5 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

40. "We the reins to slaughter give..." (Design 73)

"We the reins to slaughter give..." (Design 73)
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

41. "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

42. 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

43. "Him the dog of darkness spied..." (Design 79)

"Him the dog of darkness spied..." (Design 79)
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

44. The Prophetess Rising from Her Grave (Design 81)

The Prophetess Rising from Her Grave (Design 81)
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

45. "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

46. "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

47. The Triumphs of Owen, A Fragment; Title Page

The Triumphs of Owen, A Fragment; 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

48. The Bard Singing Owen's Praise (Design 89)

The Bard Singing Owen's Praise (Design 89)
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. "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

50. "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

51. Ode for Music, Performed in the Senate-House; Title Page

Ode for Music, Performed in the Senate-House; 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

52. A Genius Driving Away "Comus & his midnight-crew..." (Design 95)

A Genius Driving Away "Comus & his midnight-crew..." (Design 95)
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

53. "Oft woo'd the gleam of Cynthia silver-bright... Where willowy Camus lingers with delight!..." (Design 97)

"Oft woo'd the gleam of Cynthia silver-bright... Where willowy Camus lingers with delight!..." (Design 97)
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

54. "Leaning from her golden cloud, The venerable Marg'ret see!..." (Design 99)

"Leaning from her golden cloud, The venerable Marg'ret see!..." (Design 99)
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

55. Poems by Mr. Gray; Title Page

Poems by Mr. Gray; 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

56. "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

57. "To him the mighty mother did unveil Her awful face..." (Design 49)

"To him the mighty mother did unveil Her awful face..." (Design 49)
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 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

58. Elizabeth. "Girt with many a Baron bold..." (Design 63)

Elizabeth. "Girt with many a Baron bold..." (Design 63)
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

59. "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

60. 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

61. Sigtryg with the Silken Beard (Design 69)

Sigtryg with the Silken Beard (Design 69)
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. 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

63. "Iron sleet of arrowy shower Hurtles in the darkened air..." (Design 71)

"Iron sleet of arrowy shower Hurtles in the darkened air..." (Design 71)
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. "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

65. Epitaph on Mrs. Clarke; Title Page

Epitaph on Mrs. Clarke; 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

66. Elegy Written in a Country Church-Yard; Title Page

Elegy Written in a Country Church-Yard; 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

67. 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

68. "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

69. "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

70. "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

71. "Some kindred spirit shall inquire thy fate, Haply some hoary-headed swain may say..." (Design 113)

"Some kindred spirit shall inquire thy fate, Haply some hoary-headed swain may say..." (Design 113)
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. 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

73. Ode on a Distant Prospect of Eton College; Title Page

Ode on a Distant Prospect of Eton College; 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

74. "Her Henry's holy shade..." (Design 15)

"Her Henry's holy shade..." (Design 15)
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. "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

76. "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

77. "Where ignorance is bliss, 'Tis folly to be wise." (Design 21)

"Where ignorance is bliss, 'Tis folly to be wise." (Design 21)
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. A Long Story; Title Page

A Long Story; 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

79. "A brace of warriors... rustling in their silks and tissues..."(Design 27)

"A brace of warriors... rustling in their silks and tissues..."(Design 27)
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

80. "An ancient pile of building stands... there Employed the power of Fairy hands" (Design 25)

"An ancient pile of building stands... there Employed the power of Fairy hands" (Design 25)
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

81. "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

82. Ode on the Spring; Title Page

Ode on the Spring; 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

83. "My Lade rose, and with a grace– She smil'd, and bid him come to dinner..." (Design 33)

"My Lade rose, and with a grace– She smil'd, and bid him come to dinner..." (Design 33)
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

84. "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

85. Ode to Adversity; Title Page

Ode to Adversity; 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

86. "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

87. The Progress of Poesy, A Pindaric Ode; Title Page

The Progress of Poesy, A Pindaric 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

88. "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

89. "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

90. "Where shaggy forms o'er ice-built mountains roam..." (Design 47)

"Where shaggy forms o'er ice-built mountains roam..." (Design 47)
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. "Brush'd by the hand of rough Mischance, Or chill'd by Age..." (Design 5)

"Brush'd by the hand of rough Mischance, Or chill'd by Age..." (Design 5)
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. "Yet oft before his infant eyes would run Such forms as glitter in the Muse's ray..." (Design 51)

"Yet oft before his infant eyes would run Such forms as glitter in the Muse's ray..." (Design 51)
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

93. The Bard, A Pindaric Ode; Title Page

The Bard, A Pindaric 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

94. The Bard Weaving Edwards Fate (Design 55)

The Bard Weaving Edwards Fate (Design 55)
Creator:
William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
between 1797 and 1798
Materials & Techniques:
Watercolor with pen and black ink, graphite and gouache 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

95. "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

96. "O'er thy country hangs The scourge of Heav'n..." (Design 59)

"O'er thy country hangs The scourge of Heav'n..." (Design 59)
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

97. "Fell thirst and famine scowl A baleful smile upon their baffled guest..." (Design 61)

"Fell thirst and famine scowl A baleful smile upon their baffled guest..." (Design 61)
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

98. Joseph and Potiphar's Wife

Joseph and Potiphar's Wife
Creator:
William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1803 to 1805
Materials & Techniques:
Watercolor, with pen, and black ink gray ink, and graphite on moderately thick, moderately textured, beige wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 14 1/16 × 12 1/2 inches (35.7 × 31.8 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

99. 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

100. Five Visionary Heads of Women

Five Visionary Heads of Women
Creator:
William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1819 to 1820
Materials & Techniques:
Graphite on medium, moderately textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 10 5/8 x 12 3/4 inches (27 x 32.4 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection