'The Book of Thel pl. 6', William Blake | Tate

Artwork details

Artist

William Blake (1757‑1827)

Title

The Book of Thel pl. 6

Date 1796, c.1818

MediumEtching with paint, watercolour and ink on paper

Dimensionssupport: 260 x 186 mm

Collection

Tate

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

Reference

T13000

On display at Tate Britain

Theme: BP Spotlights

Room: William Blake

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