William Blake

First Book of Urizen pl. 6

1796, c.1818

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Artist: William Blake 1757–1827
Medium: Etching with paint, watercolour and ink on paper
Dimensions: Support: 250 x 187 mm
Collection: Tate
Acquisition: Purchased with funds provided by the Art Fund, Tate Members, Tate Patrons, Tate Fund and individual donors 2009
Reference: T13002

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