Yale Center for British Art

Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827, British
Title:
The Man Sweeping the Interpreter's Parlour
Date:
ca. 1822
Materials & Techniques:
White-line metal cut engraving on medium, smooth, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 7 x 9 1/8 inches (17.8 x 23.2 cm)
Inscription(s)/Marks/Lettering:
Inscribed in graphite, on back, lower right: "Extremely rare"; lower center: "'Sweeping the Interpreter's House,' From the Pilgrim's Progress, See [...] | [...] and Lord C[...] Sale Lot no. 8"
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
Copyright Status:
Public Domain
Accession Number:
B1981.25.769
Classification:
Prints
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Subject Terms:
beard | clouds | religious and mythological subject | literary theme | angel | men | women | steps | wings | dust | broom
Currently On View:
Not on view
Exhibition History:
The Human Form Divine - William Blake from the Paul Mellon Collection (Yale Center for British Art, 1997-04-02 - 1997-07-06)

William Blake - His Art & Times (Art Gallery of Ontario, 1982-12-03 - 1983-02-06)

William Blake - His Art & Times (Yale Center for British Art, 1982-09-15 - 1982-11-14)
Link:
https://collections.britishart.yale.edu/catalog/tms:7245