Blake, William, 1757-1827 (engraver, artist, and poet)
Person
Dates
- Existence: 1757 - 1827
Biography
William Blake (1757-1827), poet and painter, was born at Broad Street, London, on 28 November 1757. He served an apprenticeship under the engraver James Basire, 1771-1778, before attending the Royal Academy of Arts. Blake developed a reputation as a painter and engraver through his contributions to works such as Inventions to book of Job, and exhibited his work at the Royal Academy, 1780-1808. He died at Broad Street on 12 August 1827.
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Series
Hayley to William Blake, 17 Apr. 1800
Series
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.8532/1
Scope and Contents
Comments upon Blake's engraving of his son T.A. Hayley. Postmark Chichester.
Dates:
17 Apr. 1800
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