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1. Thel's Motto (Plate 1)

Thel's Motto (Plate 1)
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1789
Materials & Techniques:
Relief etching printed in brown ink, with watercolor and pen and green ink on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 12 x 9 1/2 inches (30.5 x 24.1 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

2. The Book of Thel, Title Page (Plate 2)

The Book of Thel, Title Page (Plate 2)
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1789
Materials & Techniques:
Relief etching printed in brown ink, with watercolor and pen and ink on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 12 x 9 1/2 inches (30.5 x 24.1 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

3. II. "O little Cloud the virgin said, I charge thee tell to me..." (Plate 5)

II. "O little Cloud the virgin said, I charge thee tell to me..." (Plate 5)
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1789
Materials & Techniques:
Relief etching printed in brown ink, with watercolor and pen and ink on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 12 x 9 1/2 inches (30.5 x 24.1 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

4. The Divine Image (Plate 24)

The Divine Image (Plate 24)
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1789
Materials & Techniques:
Relief etching printed in green ink, with hand coloring in watercolor on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 7 1/4 x 4 3/4 inches (18.4 x 12.1 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

5. The Little Girl Found (Plate 22)

The Little Girl Found (Plate 22)
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1789
Materials & Techniques:
Relief etching printed in green ink, with hand coloring in watercolor on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 7 1/4 x 4 3/4 inches (18.4 x 12.1 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

6. Night (Plate 30)

Night (Plate 30)
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1789
Materials & Techniques:
Relief etching printed in green ink, with hand coloring in watercolor on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 7 1/4 x 4 3/4 inches (18.4 x 12.1 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

7. Infant Joy (Plate 28)

Infant Joy (Plate 28)
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1789
Materials & Techniques:
Relief and white-line etching printed in green ink, with hand coloring in watercolor on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 7 1/4 x 4 3/4 inches (18.4 x 12.1 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

8. A Cradle Song (Plate 26)

A Cradle Song (Plate 26)
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1789
Materials & Techniques:
Relief etching printed in green ink, with watercolor; verso: relief and white-line etching with watercolor on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 7 1/4 x 4 3/4 inches (18.4 x 12.1 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

9. Thel I. "The daughters of Mne Seraphim led round their sunny flocks..." (Plate 3)

Thel I. "The daughters of Mne Seraphim led round their sunny flocks..." (Plate 3)
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1789
Materials & Techniques:
Relief etching printed in brown ink, with watercolor and pen and ink on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 12 x 9 1/2 inches (30.5 x 24.1 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

10. III. "Then Thel astonish'd view'd the Worm upon its dewy bed..." (Plate 6)

III. "Then Thel astonish'd view'd the Worm upon its dewy bed..." (Plate 6)
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1789
Materials & Techniques:
Relief etching printed in brown ink, with watercolor and pen and ink on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 12 x 9 1/2 inches (30.5 x 24.1 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

11. III, "But he that loves the lowly, pours his oil upon my head..." (Plate 7)

III, "But he that loves the lowly, pours his oil upon my head..." (Plate 7)
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1789
Materials & Techniques:
Relief etching printed in brown ink, with watercolor and pen and ink on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 12 x 9 1/2 inches (30.5 x 24.1 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

12. IV. "The eternal gates terrific porter lifted the northern bar..." (Plate 8)

IV. "The eternal gates terrific porter lifted the northern bar..." (Plate 8)
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1789
Materials & Techniques:
Relief etching printed in brown ink, with watercolor and pen and ink on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 12 x 9 1/2 inches (30.5 x 24.1 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

13. Songs of Innocence, Title Page (Plate 2)

Songs of Innocence, Title Page (Plate 2)
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1789
Materials & Techniques:
Relief and white-line etching printed in green ink, with hand coloring in watercolor on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 7 1/4 x 4 3/4 inches (18.4 x 12.1 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

14. Introduction (Plate 3)

Introduction (Plate 3)
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1789
Materials & Techniques:
Relief and white-line etching printed in green ink, with hand coloring in watercolor on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 7 1/4 x 4 3/4 inches (18.4 x 12.1 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

15. The Shepherd (Plate 4)

The Shepherd (Plate 4)
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1789
Materials & Techniques:
Relief etching printed in green ink, with hand coloring in watercolor on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 7 1/4 x 4 3/4 inches (18.4 x 12.1 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

16. The Ecchoing Green (Plate 8)

The Ecchoing Green (Plate 8)
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1789
Materials & Techniques:
Relief etching printed in green ink, with hand coloring in watercolor on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 7 1/4 x 4 3/4 inches (18.4 x 12.1 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

17. The Chimney Sweeper (Plate 10)

The Chimney Sweeper (Plate 10)
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1789
Materials & Techniques:
Relief etching printed in green ink, with hand coloring in watercolor on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 7 1/4 x 4 3/4 inches (18.4 x 12.1 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

18. The Little Black Boy (Plate 6)

The Little Black Boy (Plate 6)
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1789
Materials & Techniques:
Relief etching printed in green ink, with hand coloring in watercolor on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 7 1/4 x 4 3/4 inches (18.4 x 12.1 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

19. Laughing Song (Plate 14)

Laughing Song (Plate 14)
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1789
Materials & Techniques:
Relief etching printed in green ink, with hand coloring in watercolor on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 7 1/4 x 4 3/4 inches (18.4 x 12.1 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

20. Spring (Plate 12)

Spring (Plate 12)
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1789
Materials & Techniques:
Relief etching printed in green ink, with hand coloring in watercolor on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 7 1/4 x 4 3/4 inches (18.4 x 12.1 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

21. The Little Boy Lost (Plate 16)

The Little Boy Lost (Plate 16)
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1789
Materials & Techniques:
Relief etching printed in green ink, with hand coloring in watercolor on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 7 1/4 x 4 3/4 inches (18.4 x 12.1 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

22. The Lamb (Plate 18)

The Lamb (Plate 18)
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1789
Materials & Techniques:
Relief etching printed in green ink, with watercolor; verso: relief and white-line etching with watercolor on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 7 1/4 x 4 3/4 inches (18.4 x 12.1 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

23. The Little Girl Lost (Plate 20)

The Little Girl Lost (Plate 20)
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1789
Materials & Techniques:
Relief etching printed in green ink, with hand coloring in watercolor on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 7 1/4 x 4 3/4 inches (18.4 x 12.1 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

24. Songs of Innocence, Frontispiece (Plate 1)

Songs of Innocence, Frontispiece (Plate 1)
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1789
Materials & Techniques:
Relief etching printed in green ink, with hand coloring in watercolor on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 7 1/4 x 4 3/4 inches (18.4 x 12.1 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

25. Thel's Motto (Plate 1)

Thel's Motto (Plate 1)
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1789
Materials & Techniques:
Relief etching printed in brown ink, with pen and ink on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 11 3/8 x 9 inches (28.9 x 22.9 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

26. The Book of Thel; Title Page (Plate 2)

The Book of Thel; Title Page (Plate 2)
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1789
Materials & Techniques:
Relief etching printed in brown ink, with watercolor and pen and ink on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 11 3/8 x 9 inches (28.9 x 22.9 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

27. Thel I. "The daughters of Mne Seraphim led round their sunny flocks..." (Plate 3)

Thel I. "The daughters of Mne Seraphim led round their sunny flocks..." (Plate 3)
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1789
Materials & Techniques:
Relief etching printed in brown ink, with watercolor and pen and ink on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 11 3/8 x 9 inches (28.9 x 22.9 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

28. I, "Why should the mistress of the vales of Har, utter a sigh..." (Plate 4)

I, "Why should the mistress of the vales of Har, utter a sigh..." (Plate 4)
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1789
Materials & Techniques:
Relief etching printed in brown ink, with watercolor and pen and ink on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 11 3/8 x 9 inches (28.9 x 22.9 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

29. II. "O little Cloud the virgin said, I charge thee tell to me..." (Plate 5)

II. "O little Cloud the virgin said, I charge thee tell to me..." (Plate 5)
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1789
Materials & Techniques:
Relief etching printed in brown ink, with watercolor and pen and ink on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 11 3/8 x 9 inches (28.9 x 22.9 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

30. III. "Then Thel astonish'd view'd the Worm upon its dewy bed..." (Plate 6)

III. "Then Thel astonish'd view'd the Worm upon its dewy bed..." (Plate 6)
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1789
Materials & Techniques:
Relief etching printed in brown ink, with watercolor and pen and ink on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 11 3/8 x 9 inches (28.9 x 22.9 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

31. IV. "The eternal gates terrific porter lifted the northern bar..." (Plate 8)

IV. "The eternal gates terrific porter lifted the northern bar..." (Plate 8)
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1789
Materials & Techniques:
Relief etching printed in brown ink, with watercolor and pen and ink on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 11 3/8 x 9 inches (28.9 x 22.9 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

32. III, "But he that loves the lowly, pours his oil upon my head..." (Plate 7)

III, "But he that loves the lowly, pours his oil upon my head..." (Plate 7)
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1789
Materials & Techniques:
Relief etching printed in brown ink, with watercolor and pen and ink on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 11 3/8 x 9 inches (28.9 x 22.9 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

33. Songs of Innocence, Frontispiece (Plate 1)

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

34. The Ecchoing Green (Plate 10)

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

35. The Divine Image (Plate 12)

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

36. Infant Joy (Plate 14)

Infant Joy (Plate 14)
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1789
Materials & Techniques:
Relief etching printed in brown ink, with watercolor on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 7 1/2 x 5 3/8 inches (19.1 x 13.7 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

37. Night (Plate 16)

Night (Plate 16)
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1789
Materials & Techniques:
Relief etching printed in brown ink, with watercolor and pen and black ink on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 7 1/2 x 5 3/8 inches (19.1 x 13.7 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

38. A Cradle Song (Plate 18)

A Cradle Song (Plate 18)
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1789
Materials & Techniques:
Relief etching printed in brown ink, with watercolor; verso: relief and white-line etching with watercolor on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 7 1/2 x 5 3/8 inches (19.1 x 13.7 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

39. Songs of Innocence, Title Page (Plate 2)

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

40. The Little Boy Lost (Plate 20)

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

41. Nurse's Song (Plate 22)

Nurse's Song (Plate 22)
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1789
Materials & Techniques:
Relief etching printed in brown ink, with watercolor and pen and black ink on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 7 1/2 x 5 3/8 inches (19.1 x 13.7 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

42. On Anothers Sorrow (Plate 24)

On Anothers Sorrow (Plate 24)
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1789
Materials & Techniques:
Relief etching printed in brown ink, with watercolor and pen and black ink on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 7 1/2 x 5 3/8 inches (19.1 x 13.7 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

43. Spring (Plate 26)

Spring (Plate 26)
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1789
Materials & Techniques:
Relief etching printed in brown ink, with watercolor and pen and black ink on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 7 1/2 x 5 3/8 inches (19.1 x 13.7 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

44. Laughing Song (Plate 28)

Laughing Song (Plate 28)
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1789
Materials & Techniques:
Relief etching printed in brown ink, with watercolor and pen and ink on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 7 1/2 x 5 3/8 inches (19.1 x 13.7 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

45. Introduction (Plate 3)

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

46. A Dream (Plate 4)

A Dream (Plate 4)
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1789
Materials & Techniques:
Relief etching printed in brown ink, with watercolor on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 7 1/2 x 5 3/8 inches (19.1 x 13.7 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

47. The Little Girl Found (Plate 6)

The Little Girl Found (Plate 6)
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1789
Materials & Techniques:
Relief etching printed in brown ink, with watercolor and pen and ink on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 7 1/2 x 5 3/8 inches (19.1 x 13.7 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

48. The Lamb (Plate 8)

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

49. The Book of Thel

The Book of Thel
Creator:
Prints made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1789
Materials & Techniques:
Bound volume of eight relief etchings printed in brown ink, with watercolor and pen and ink
Dimensions:
Plate: 6 x 4 1/4in. (15.2 x 10.8cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

50. I, "Why should the mistress of the vales of Har, utter a sigh..." (Plate 4)

I, "Why should the mistress of the vales of Har, utter a sigh..." (Plate 4)
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1789
Materials & Techniques:
Relief etching printed in brown ink, with watercolor and pen and ink on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 12 x 9 1/2 inches (30.5 x 24.1 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

51. Original Wrapper to The Book of Thel

Original Wrapper to The Book of Thel
Creator:
William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1789
Materials & Techniques:
Paper wrapper
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

52. The Little Black Boy (Plate 30)

The Little Black Boy (Plate 30)
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1789
Materials & Techniques:
Relief etching printed in brown ink, with watercolor and pen and black ink on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 7 1/2 x 5 3/8 inches (19.1 x 13.7 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

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

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

54. The Book of Thel

No cover image available
Creator:
Prints made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1789
Materials & Techniques:
Eight hand-colored relief etchings printed in brown ink, with watercolor and pen and ink
Dimensions:
Spine: 12in. (30.5cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

55. Study

Study
Creator:
Print made by John Chalon, 1738 – 1795
Date:
1789-1790
Materials & Techniques:
Etching on medium, smooth, beige laid paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 3 1/16 × 2 15/16 inches (7.8 × 7.4 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

56. Jane, Countess of Harrington, with Her Children, Lord Petersham and Honorable Lincoln Stanhope

Jane, Countess of Harrington, with Her Children, Lord Petersham and Honorable Lincoln Stanhope
Creator:
Print made by Francesco Bartolozzi, 1728–1815
Date:
1789
Materials & Techniques:
Stipple engraving and etching on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream laid paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 16 3/4 x 13 1/4 inches (42.5 x 33.7 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Fund

57. Miss Johnson

Miss Johnson
Creator:
Print made by Joseph Grozer, ca. 1755–1798
Date:
ca. 1794
Materials & Techniques:
Mezzotint on moderately thick, moderately textured, cream laid paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 10 7/8 × 9 3/16 inches (27.6 × 23.3 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Fund

58. Infant Vanity

Infant Vanity
Creator:
Print made by John Young, 1755–1825
Date:
1789
Materials & Techniques:
Mezzotint (etched letter proof) on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream laid paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 12 5/8 × 15 1/4 inches (32.1 × 38.7 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Fund

59. A Sleeping Bacchante

A Sleeping Bacchante
Creator:
Print made by John Young, 1755–1825
Date:
1789
Materials & Techniques:
Mezzotint (etched letter proof) on moderately thick, moderately textured, cream laid paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 11 7/8 × 15 3/4 inches (30.2 × 40 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Fund

60. Mrs. Morgan and Child

Mrs. Morgan and Child
Creator:
Print made by Peltro W. Tomkins, 1760–1840
Date:
1789
Materials & Techniques:
Etching and stipple engraving on moderately thick, moderately textured, cream laid paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 13 1/16 × 9 7/16 inches (33.2 × 24 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Fund

61. The Full of the Honeymoon

The Full of the Honeymoon
Creator:
Print made by Robert Laurie, 1755?–1836
Date:
1789
Materials & Techniques:
Mezzotint on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream laid paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 26 × 19 7/8 inches (66 × 50.5 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Fund

62. The Wane of the Honeymoon

The Wane of the Honeymoon
Creator:
Print made by Robert Laurie, 1755?–1836
Date:
1789
Materials & Techniques:
Mezzotint on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream laid paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 26 1/4 × 20 inches (66.7 × 50.8 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Fund

63. Balessan

Balessan
Creator:
James Heath, 1757–1834
Date:
1789
Materials & Techniques:
Engraving
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

64. Sassa 1789

Sassa 1789
Creator:
James Heath, 1757–1834
Date:
1789
Materials & Techniques:
Hand colored engraving
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

65. Ergett el Krome 1789

Ergett el Krome 1789
Creator:
James Heath, 1757–1834
Date:
1789
Materials & Techniques:
Hand colored engraving
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

66. Kantutta 1789

Kantutta 1789
Creator:
James Heath, 1757–1834
Date:
1789
Materials & Techniques:
Engraving
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

67. Ergett Dimmo 1789

Ergett Dimmo 1789
Creator:
James Heath, 1757–1834
Date:
1789
Materials & Techniques:
Hand colored engraving
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

68. Kolquall 1789

Kolquall 1789
Creator:
James Heath, 1757–1834
Date:
1789
Materials & Techniques:
Hand colored engraving
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

69. Ensete 1789

Ensete 1789
Creator:
James Heath, 1757–1834
Date:
1789
Materials & Techniques:
Hand colored engraving
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

70. Cusso or Banksia Abissinica 1789

Cusso or Banksia Abissinica 1789
Creator:
James Heath, 1757–1834
Date:
1789
Materials & Techniques:
Hand colored engraving
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

71. Flower of the Banskia Abissinica 1789

Flower of the Banskia Abissinica 1789
Creator:
James Heath, 1757–1834
Date:
1789
Materials & Techniques:
Hand colored engraving
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

72. Gaguedi

Gaguedi
Creator:
James Heath, 1757–1834
Date:
1789
Materials & Techniques:
Hand colored engraving
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

73. Ensete 1789

Ensete 1789
Creator:
James Heath, 1757–1834
Date:
1789
Materials & Techniques:
Hand colored engraving
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

74. Gaguedi

Gaguedi
Creator:
James Heath, 1757–1834
Date:
1789
Materials & Techniques:
Engraving
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

75. Wooginoos or Bruces Antidysenterica

Wooginoos or Bruces Antidysenterica
Creator:
James Heath, 1757–1834
Date:
1789
Materials & Techniques:
Hand colored engraving
Dimensions:
Sheet: 14 1/16 x 10 5/8in. (35.7 x 27cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

76. Wanzey

Wanzey
Creator:
James Heath, 1757–1834
Date:
1789
Materials & Techniques:
Hand colored engraving
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

77. Kuara 1789

Kuara 1789
Creator:
James Heath, 1757–1834
Date:
1789
Materials & Techniques:
Hand colored engraving
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

78. Farek 1789

Farek 1789
Creator:
James Heath, 1757–1834
Date:
1789
Materials & Techniques:
Hand colored engraving
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

79. Walkuffa 1789

Walkuffa 1789
Creator:
James Heath, 1757–1834
Date:
1789
Materials & Techniques:
Hand colored engraving
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

80. Rack 1789

Rack 1789
Creator:
James Heath, 1757–1834
Date:
1789
Materials & Techniques:
Engraving
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

81. The Scene Before Gilbraltar on the Morning of 14th September 1782

The Scene Before Gilbraltar on the Morning of 14th September 1782
Creator:
William Woollett, 1735–1785
Date:
1789
Materials & Techniques:
Engraving and etching
Dimensions:
Plate: 17 3/8 x 26 1/4in. (44.1 x 66.7cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

82. Cupid and Cephisa: "Cephisa says, we ought to cut the Wings of Love..."

Cupid and Cephisa: "Cephisa says, we ought to cut the Wings of Love..."
Creator:
Print made by Thomas Burke, 1749–1815
Date:
1789
Materials & Techniques:
Stipple engraving and etching, hand-colored on moderately thick, smooth, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 19 5/8 x 14 13/16 inches (49.8 x 37.6 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

83. Children Birdsnesting

Children Birdsnesting
Creator:
William Ward, 1766–1826
Date:
1789
Materials & Techniques:
Mezzotint on moderately thick, moderately textured, beige laid paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 16 11/16 × 21 5/16 inches (42.4 × 54.1 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

84. Henry Bunbury, Esqr.

Henry Bunbury, Esqr.
Creator:
Thomas Ryder, 1746–1810
Date:
1789
Materials & Techniques:
Engraving
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

85. The Effects of Youthful Extravagance and Idleness

The Effects of Youthful Extravagance and Idleness
Creator:
William Ward, 1766–1826
Date:
1789
Materials & Techniques:
Mezzotint on medium, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Mount: 23 × 18 3/16 inches (58.4 × 46.2 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

86. Louisa

Louisa
Creator:
Thomas Gaugain, 1748–1812
Date:
1789
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

87. Cambridge University: Great Court And Chapel

Cambridge University: Great Court And Chapel
Creator:
Thomas Malton the Younger, 1748–1804
Date:
1789
Materials & Techniques:
Colored aquatint
Dimensions:
Sheet: 15 x 20 1/4in. (38.1 x 51.4cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

88. Sir Joshua Reynolds

Sir Joshua Reynolds
Creator:
Print made by Caroline Watson, 1760–1814
Date:
1789
Materials & Techniques:
Stipple engraving
Dimensions:
Sheet: 11 x 8 1/4in. (27.9 x 21cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Gift of Frederick W. Hilles

89. Mr. Kemble in the Character of King Richard the Third - "Richard III," Act V, Scene V

Mr. Kemble in the Character of King Richard the Third - "Richard III," Act V, Scene V
Creator:
Francesco Bartolozzi, 1728–1815
Date:
1789
Materials & Techniques:
Line engraving and stipple engraving
Dimensions:
Sheet: 25 1/4 x 17 3/4in. (64.1 x 45.1cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Fund

90. Mr. Kemble in the Character of King Richard the Third - "Richard III," Act V, Scene V

Mr. Kemble in the Character of King Richard the Third - "Richard III," Act V, Scene V
Creator:
Francesco Bartolozzi, 1728–1815
Date:
1789
Materials & Techniques:
Line engraving and stipple engraving
Dimensions:
Sheet: 25 1/4 x 17 3/4in. (64.1 x 45.1cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Fund

91. William Sommers, King Henry VIII's Jester

William Sommers, King Henry VIII's Jester
Creator:
Print made by R. Clamp, fl.1789–1798
Date:
undated
Materials & Techniques:
Colored stipple engraving and etching on medium, slightly textured, beige laid paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 6 1/2 × 5 inches (16.5 × 12.7 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Fund

92. Mr. Macklin and Mrs. Pope in the Characters of Shylock and Portia

Mr. Macklin and Mrs. Pope in the Characters of Shylock and Portia
Creator:
William Nutter, 1754–1802
Date:
1789
Materials & Techniques:
Stipple engraving, etching, and line engraving on moderately thick, moderately textured, beige laid paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 22 1/16 x 16 1/4 inches (56.1 x 41.2 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Fund

93. "Why, Sir John, my face does you no harm..."

"Why, Sir John, my face does you no harm..."
Creator:
John Kay, 1742–1826
Date:
1789
Materials & Techniques:
Etching and aquatint
Dimensions:
Sheet: 6 5/8 x 6in. (16.8 x 15.2cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Fund

94. Frances Isabella Keir Gordon

Frances Isabella Keir Gordon
Creator:
Peter Simon, 1750–1810
Date:
1789
Materials & Techniques:
Stipple engraving on moderately thick, moderately textured, beige laid paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 14 1/2 × 10 3/4 inches (36.8 × 27.3 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

95. Jane, Countess of Harrington, Lord Viscount Petersham and the Honourable Lincoln Stanhope

Jane, Countess of Harrington, Lord Viscount Petersham and the Honourable Lincoln Stanhope
Creator:
Francesco Bartolozzi, 1728–1815
Date:
1789
Materials & Techniques:
Stipple engraving on medium, slightly textured, beige wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 12 5/8 × 9 5/16 inches (32.1 × 23.7 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

96. Lady Charlotte Smith and her Children; George Henry, Louisa and Charlotte

Lady Charlotte Smith and her Children; George Henry, Louisa and Charlotte
Creator:
Francesco Bartolozzi, 1728–1815
Date:
1789
Materials & Techniques:
Stipple engraving on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream laid paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 15 5/16 inches (38.9 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

97. A View of the Ancient Palace called Placentia, in East Greenwich

A View of the Ancient Palace called Placentia, in East Greenwich
Creator:
James Newton, 1748–c. 1804
Date:
1789
Materials & Techniques:
Engraving
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

98. The Garden Front at Kenwood

The Garden Front at Kenwood
Creator:
William Birch, 1755–1834
Date:
1789
Materials & Techniques:
Engraving
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

99. Golders Green

Golders Green
Creator:
William Birch, 1755–1834
Date:
1789
Materials & Techniques:
Stipple engraving
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

100. This View of Grosvenor Square

This View of Grosvenor Square
Creator:
Robert Pollard, 1755–1838
Date:
1789
Materials & Techniques:
Aquatint
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection