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1. The Sense of Smell

The Sense of Smell
Creator:
Philippe Mercier, 1691–1760
Date:
1744 to 1747
Materials & Techniques:
Oil on canvas
Dimensions:
52 x 60 1/2 inches (132.1 x 153.7 cm)
Collection:
Paintings and Sculpture
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
On View:
Not on view

2. Windham Quin of Adare, Co. Limerick, Ireland

Windham Quin of Adare, Co. Limerick, Ireland
Creator:
Stephen Slaughter, 1697–1765
Date:
ca. 1745
Materials & Techniques:
Oil on canvas
Dimensions:
40 1/8 x 50 5/8 inches (101.9 x 128.6 cm)
Collection:
Paintings and Sculpture
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
On View:
Not on view

3. A Grey Spotted Hound

A Grey Spotted Hound
Creator:
John Wootton, 1682–1764
Date:
1738
Materials & Techniques:
Oil on canvas
Dimensions:
40 x 50 inches (101.6 x 127 cm)
Collection:
Paintings and Sculpture
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
On View:
Not on view

4. A Sportsman with His Son

A Sportsman with His Son
Creator:
Francis Wheatley, 1747–1801
Date:
1779
Materials & Techniques:
Oil on canvas
Dimensions:
36 × 28 inches (91.4 × 71.1 cm)
Collection:
Paintings and Sculpture
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
On View:
Not on view

5. Self-Portrait with His Father and His Brother

Self-Portrait with His Father and His Brother
Creator:
John Hamilton Mortimer, 1740–1779
Date:
early 1760s
Materials & Techniques:
Oil on canvas
Dimensions:
30 × 25 inches (76.2 × 63.5 cm)
Collection:
Paintings and Sculpture
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
On View:
Not on view

6. '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

7. Holy Thursday (Plate 38)

Holy Thursday (Plate 38)
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1794
Materials & Techniques:
Color-printed relief etching, 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 Poison Tree (Plate 41)

A Poison Tree (Plate 41)
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1794
Materials & Techniques:
Color-printed relief etching, 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

9. '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

10. I Have Said to the Worm, Thou Art My Mother & My Sister (Plate 18)

I Have Said to the Worm, Thou Art My Mother & My Sister (Plate 18)
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1793
Materials & Techniques:
Etching and engraving on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Spine: 5 1/2 inches (14 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

11. "Sound! sound! my loud war-trumpets & alarm my Thirteen Angels!..." (Plate 11)

"Sound! sound! my loud war-trumpets & alarm my Thirteen Angels!..." (Plate 11)
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1793
Materials & Techniques:
Color-printed relief and white-line etching, with watercolor and pen and black ink on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 14 1/2 x 10 1/2 inches (36.8 x 26.7 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

12. "What time the thirteen Governors that England sent convene..." (Plate 15)

"What time the thirteen Governors that England sent convene..." (Plate 15)
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1793
Materials & Techniques:
Relief and white-line etching printed in blue ink, with watercolor and pen and black ink on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 14 1/2 x 10 1/2 inches (36.8 x 26.7 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

13. America, A Prophecy; Title Page (Plate 2)

America, A Prophecy; Title Page (Plate 2)
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1793
Materials & Techniques:
Color-printed relief etching, with watercolor and pen and black ink on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 14 1/2 x 10 1/2 inches (36.8 x 26.7 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

14. Chapter IV, "Los smitten with astonishment..." (Plate 12)

Chapter IV, "Los smitten with astonishment..." (Plate 12)
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1794
Materials & Techniques:
Color-printed relief etching in orange-brown ink, with watercolor on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 10 x 7 1/8 inches (25.4 x 18.1 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

15. "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

16. "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

17. 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

18. 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

19. "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

20. '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, 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

21. '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, 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

22. '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, 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

23. "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

24. 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

25. '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:
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. A Prospect of Vapourland

A Prospect of Vapourland
Creator:
Richard Bentley, 1708–1782
Date:
1759
Materials & Techniques:
Brown and black ink and wash over graphite on moderately thick, rough, beige laid paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 18 1/2 x 24 7/8 inches (47 x 63.2 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

27. Richard III: Act IV, Scene III, Tower of London

Richard III: Act IV, Scene III, Tower of London
Creator:
Print made by William Skelton, 1763–1848
Date:
1795
Materials & Techniques:
Etching and line engraving on medium, slightly textured, cream laid paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 29 3/8 × 20 1/8 inches (74.6 × 51.1 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

28. Mr. Garrick and Miss Bellamy in the Characters of Romeo and Juliet

Mr. Garrick and Miss Bellamy in the Characters of Romeo and Juliet
Creator:
Simon François Ravenet, 1706–1774
Date:
1753
Materials & Techniques:
Line engraving and etching on moderately thick, moderately textured, cream laid paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 16 7/8 × 21 5/8 inches (42.9 × 55 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

29. Celadon and Amelia

Celadon and Amelia
Creator:
Print made by William Woollett, 1735–1785
Date:
1766
Materials & Techniques:
Line engraving and etching on moderately thick, moderately textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 18 1/8 x 22 1/4 inches (46 x 56.5 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

30. Ceyx and Alcyone

Ceyx and Alcyone
Creator:
William Woollett, 1735–1785
Date:
1769
Materials & Techniques:
Line engraving and etching on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream laid paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 18 x 22 inches (45.7 x 55.9 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

31. Flamingo

Flamingo
Creator:
Robert Mabon, died 1798
Date:
undated
Materials & Techniques:
Watercolor and graphite with pen and black ink on medium, slightly textured, beige wove paper
Dimensions:
Mount: 4 3/4 × 8 1/2 inches (12.1 × 21.6 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

32. Andromache Mourning the Death of Hector

Andromache Mourning the Death of Hector
Creator:
Gavin Hamilton, 1723–1798
Date:
between 1760 and 1763
Materials & Techniques:
Pen and brown ink with gray wash and brown wash on medium, slightly textured, cream wove paper mounted to medium, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 6 3/4 × 9 inches (17.1 × 22.9 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

33. Study for Burying the Royal Children

Study for Burying the Royal Children
Creator:
James Northcote, 1746–1831
Date:
ca. 1790
Materials & Techniques:
Oil on medium, slightly textured, beige laid paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 17 x 11 1/4 inches (43.2 x 28.6 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Fund

34. Arviragus, Bearing Imogen as Dead in his Arms, 'Cymbeline', Act IV, Scene II

Arviragus, Bearing Imogen as Dead in his Arms, 'Cymbeline', Act IV, Scene II
Creator:
Mary Hoare, 1744–1820
Date:
1780
Materials & Techniques:
Watercolor with brown ink and scraping over graphite on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper mounted on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream laid paper with contemporary drawn border
Dimensions:
Mount: 14 5/8 x 16 9/16 inches (37.1 x 42 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection