'First Book of Urizen pl. 21', William Blake | Tate

Artwork details

Artist

William Blake (1757‑1827)

Title

First Book of Urizen pl. 21

Date 1796, c.1818

MediumEtching with paint, watercolour and ink on paper

Dimensionssupport: 270 x 184 mm

Collection

Tate

Acquisition Purchased with funds provided by the Art Fund, Tate Members, Tate Patrons, Tate Fund and individual donors 2009

Reference

T12999

On display at Tate Britain

Theme: BP Spotlights

Room: William Blake

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