William Blake

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William Blake

by Luigi Schiavonetti, published by Robert Hartley Cromek, after Thomas Phillips
etching, published 1 May 1808 (1807)
14 3/4 in. x 10 3/8 in. (375 mm x 263 mm) plate size; 15 in. x 10 3/4 in. (382 mm x 274 mm) paper size
Bequeathed by (Frederick) Leverton Harris, 1927
Reference Collection
NPG D14447

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  • William Blake (1757-1827), Visionary poet and painter. Sitter in 10 portraits, Artist or producer associated with 5 portraits.

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  • Robert Hartley Cromek (1771-1812). Artist or producer associated with 11 portraits.
  • Thomas Phillips (1770-1845), Portrait painter. Artist or producer associated with 218 portraits, Sitter in 4 portraits.
  • Luigi Schiavonetti (1765-1810), Printmaker. Artist or producer associated with 25 portraits, Sitter in 2 portraits.

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