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1. Study for "The Golden Age"

Study for "The Golden Age"
Creator:
Francis Danby, 1793–1861
Date:
1827
Materials & Techniques:
Graphite and gouache on medium, slightly textured, brown laid paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 7 1/2 x 10 7/8in. (19.1 x 27.6cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Gift of Andrew Wyld in honor of Paul Mellon

2. Songs of Innocence and of Experience, Plate 1, Innocence Frontispiece (Bentley 2)

Songs of Innocence and of Experience, Plate 1, Innocence Frontispiece (Bentley 2)
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1789
Materials & Techniques:
Relief etching printed in green ink, with watercolor and pen and ink on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 7 1/4 x 4 3/4 inches (18.4 x 12.1 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

3. The Book of Thel, Plate 3, "Thel / I / The daughters of Mne Seraphim . . . ."

The Book of Thel, Plate 3, "Thel / I / The daughters of Mne Seraphim . . . ."
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1789
Materials & Techniques:
Relief etching printed in brown ink, with watercolor and pen and ink on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 11 3/8 x 9 inches (28.9 x 22.9 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

4. The Book of Thel, Plate 6, "III. / Then Thel astonish'd . . . ."

The Book of Thel, Plate 6, "III. / Then Thel astonish'd . . . ."
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1789
Materials & Techniques:
Relief etching printed in brown ink, with watercolor and pen and ink on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 11 3/8 x 9 inches (28.9 x 22.9 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

5. The Book of Thel, Plate 8, "IV. / The eternal gates . . . ."

The Book of Thel, Plate 8, "IV. / The eternal gates . . . ."
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1789
Materials & Techniques:
Relief etching printed in brown ink, with watercolor and pen and ink on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 11 3/8 x 9 inches (28.9 x 22.9 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

6. Europe. A Prophecy, Plate 17, "Shot from the heights . . . . " (Bentley 18)

Europe. A Prophecy, Plate 17, "Shot from the heights . . . . " (Bentley 18)
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1794
Materials & Techniques:
Color-printed relief etching in dark brown ink, with oil, watercolor, and pen and black ink on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 14 3/4 x 10 1/2 inches (37.5 x 26.7 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

7. America. A Prophecy, Plate 13, "Fiery the Angels Rose...."

America. A Prophecy, Plate 13, "Fiery the Angels Rose...."
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1793
Materials & Techniques:
Color-printed relief etching in blue ink, with watercolor and pen and black ink on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 14 1/2 x 10 1/2 inches (36.8 x 26.7 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

8. America. A Prophecy, Plate 1, Frontispiece

America. A Prophecy, Plate 1, Frontispiece
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1793
Materials & Techniques:
Color-printed relief etching in brown ink, with watercolor and pen and black ink on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 14 1/2 x 10 1/2 inches (36.8 x 26.7 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

9. The Poems of Thomas Gray, Design 41, "The Progress of Poesy."

The Poems of Thomas Gray, Design 41, "The Progress of Poesy."
Creator:
William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
between 1797 and 1798
Materials & Techniques:
Watercolor with pen and black ink and graphite on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper with inlaid letterpress page
Dimensions:
Sheet: 16 1/2 x 12 3/4 inches (41.9 x 32.4 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

10. The Poems of Thomas Gray, Design 49, "The Progress of Poesy."

The Poems of Thomas Gray, Design 49, "The Progress of Poesy."
Creator:
William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
between 1797 and 1798
Materials & Techniques:
Watercolor with pen and black ink over graphite on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper with inlaid letterpress page
Dimensions:
Sheet: 16 1/2 x 12 3/4 inches (41.9 x 32.4 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

11. America. A Prophecy, Plate 5, "A | Prophecy | The Guardian Prince of Albion...."

America. A Prophecy, Plate 5, "A | Prophecy | The Guardian Prince of Albion...."
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1793
Materials & Techniques:
Relief etching printed in blue ink, with watercolor and pen and black ink on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 14 1/2 x 10 1/2 inches (36.8 x 26.7 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

12. The Book of Thel, Plate 7, "But he that loves the lowly . . . ."

The Book of Thel, Plate 7, "But he that loves the lowly . . . ."
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1789
Materials & Techniques:
Relief etching printed in brown ink, with watercolor and pen and ink on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 11 3/8 x 9 inches (28.9 x 22.9 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

13. Europe. A Prophecy, Plate 8 (Bentley 9)

Europe. A Prophecy, Plate 8 (Bentley 9)
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1794
Materials & Techniques:
Color-printed relief etching in dark brown ink, with oil, watercolor, and pen and black ink on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 14 3/4 x 10 1/2 inches (37.5 x 26.7 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

14. Songs of Innocence, Plate 1, Frontispiece (Bentley 2)

Songs of Innocence, Plate 1, Frontispiece (Bentley 2)
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1789
Materials & Techniques:
Relief etching printed in brown ink, with watercolor and pen and black ink on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 7 1/2 x 5 3/8 inches (19.1 x 13.7 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

15. Songs of Innocence, Plate 12, "The Divine Image" (Bentley 18)

Songs of Innocence, Plate 12, "The Divine Image" (Bentley 18)
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1789
Materials & Techniques:
Relief etching printed in brown ink, with watercolor and pen and black ink on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 7 1/2 x 5 3/8 inches (19.1 x 13.7 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

16. Jerusalem, Plate 54, "In Great Eternity...."

Jerusalem, Plate 54, "In Great Eternity...."
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1804 to 1820
Materials & Techniques:
Relief etching printed in orange ink, with watercolor and pen and black ink on moderately thick, smooth, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 13 1/2 x 10 3/8 inches (34.3 x 26.4 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

17. Jerusalem, Plate 77, "To the Christians...."

Jerusalem, Plate 77, "To the Christians...."
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1804 to 1820
Materials & Techniques:
Relief etching printed in orange ink, with watercolor and pen and black ink on moderately thick, smooth, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 13 1/2 x 10 3/8 inches (34.3 x 26.4 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

18. Jerusalem, Plate 84, "Highgates heights & Hampstead...."

Jerusalem, Plate 84, "Highgates heights & Hampstead...."
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1804 to 1820
Materials & Techniques:
Relief etching printed in orange ink, with watercolor, pen and black ink, and gold on moderately thick, smooth, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 13 1/2 x 10 3/8 inches (34.3 x 26.4 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

19. The Poems of Thomas Gray, Design 107, "Elegy Written in a Country Church-Yard."

The Poems of Thomas Gray, Design 107, "Elegy Written in a Country Church-Yard."
Creator:
William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
between 1797 and 1798
Materials & Techniques:
Watercolor with pen and black ink and graphite on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper with inlaid letterpress page
Dimensions:
Sheet: 16 1/2 x 12 3/4 inches (41.9 x 32.4 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

20. The Poems of Thomas Gray, Design 35, "Ode to Adversity."

The Poems of Thomas Gray, Design 35, "Ode to Adversity."
Creator:
William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
between 1797 and 1798
Materials & Techniques:
Watercolor with pen and black ink and graphite on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper with inlaid letterpress page
Dimensions:
Sheet: 16 1/2 x 12 3/4 inches (41.9 x 32.4 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

21. The Poems of Thomas Gray, Design 51, "The Progress of Poesy."

The Poems of Thomas Gray, Design 51, "The Progress of Poesy."
Creator:
William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
between 1797 and 1798
Materials & Techniques:
Watercolor with pen and black ink and graphite on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper with inlaid letterpress page
Dimensions:
Sheet: 16 1/2 x 12 3/4 inches (41.9 x 32.4 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

22. Songs of Innocence, Plate 26, "Spring" (Bentley 23)

Songs of Innocence, Plate 26, "Spring" (Bentley 23)
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1789
Materials & Techniques:
Relief etching printed in brown ink, with watercolor and pen and black ink on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 7 1/2 x 5 3/8 inches (19.1 x 13.7 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

23. America. A Prophecy, Plate 2, Title Page

America. A Prophecy, Plate 2, Title Page
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1793
Materials & Techniques:
Color-printed relief etching in blue ink, with watercolor and pen and black ink on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 14 1/2 x 10 1/2 inches (36.8 x 26.7 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

24. The First Book of Urizen, Plate 2, "Preludium to the Book of Urizen" (Bentley 2)

The First Book of Urizen, Plate 2, "Preludium to the Book of Urizen" (Bentley 2)
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1794
Materials & Techniques:
Color-printed relief etching in orange-brown ink, with watercolor on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 10 x 7 1/8 inches (25.4 x 18.1 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

25. The Accusation of Susanna

The Accusation of Susanna
Creator:
George Romney, 1734–1802
Date:
ca. 1773
Materials & Techniques:
Graphite with pen and brown ink on medium, slightly textured, cream laid paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 12 x 18 1/8 inches (30.5 x 46 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Yale Art Gallery Collection, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. J. Richardson Dilworth, B.A. 1938

26. Mythological Group of Women and Children

Mythological Group of Women and Children
Creator:
George Romney, 1734–1802
Date:
undated
Materials & Techniques:
Brown wash and graphite with pen and brown ink on medium, slightly textured, cream laid paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 10 3/8 x 16 1/2 inches (26.4 x 41.9 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

27. A Mother with Her Child in Her Arms Flying upon the Ramparts of a City in Flames

A Mother with Her Child in Her Arms Flying upon the Ramparts of a City in Flames
Creator:
George Romney, 1734–1802
Date:
undated
Materials & Techniques:
Brown ink and brown wash on medium, slightly textured, beige laid paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 19 1/2 x 16 inches (49.5 x 40.6 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

28. The Accusation of Susanna by the Elders

The Accusation of Susanna by the Elders
Creator:
George Romney, 1734–1802
Date:
undated
Materials & Techniques:
Pen and brown ink with graphite on medium, slightly textured, cream laid paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 12 x 17 1/2 inches (30.5 x 44.5 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Yale Art Gallery Collection, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. J. Richardson Dilworth, B.A. 1938

29. The Destruction of Niobe's Children

The Destruction of Niobe's Children
Creator:
George Romney, 1734–1802
Date:
undated
Materials & Techniques:
Brown ink over graphite on moderately thick, slightly textured, beige laid paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 12 3/4 x 20 5/8 inches (32.4 x 52.4 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Yale Art Gallery Collection, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. J. Richardson Dilworth, B.A. 1938

30. Apollo and Diana for "The Destruction of Niobe's Children"

Apollo and Diana for "The Destruction of Niobe's Children"
Creator:
George Romney, 1734–1802
Date:
undated
Materials & Techniques:
Brown ink and graphite on medium moderately textured beige laid paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 12 5/8 x 20 5/8 inches (32.1 x 52.4 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Yale Art Gallery Collection, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. J. Richardson Dilworth, B.A. 1938

31. Noah's Children Rejoicing

Noah's Children Rejoicing
Creator:
George Romney, 1734–1802
Date:
undated
Materials & Techniques:
Graphite; verso: brown wash on medium, slightly textured, creamn wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 5 x 5 5/8 inches (12.7 x 14.3 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Yale Art Gallery Collection, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. J. Richardson Dilworth, B.A. 1938, to the Yale University Art Gallery

32. Andromache Mourning the Death of Hector

Andromache Mourning the Death of Hector
Creator:
Gavin Hamilton, 1723–1798
Date:
between 1760 and 1763
Materials & Techniques:
Pen and brown ink with gray wash and brown wash on medium, slightly textured, cream wove paper mounted to medium, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 6 3/4 × 9 inches (17.1 × 22.9 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

33. The Seven Bishops Going To Trial

The Seven Bishops Going To Trial
Creator:
Richard Westall, 1765–1836
Date:
1790
Materials & Techniques:
Watercolor with gouache and black, brown, and gray ink on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream card
Dimensions:
Sheet: 13 1/2 x 18 3/8 inches (34.3 x 46.7 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Bequest of Joseph F. McCrindle, Yale LLB 1948

34. The Birth of Christ (Luke 2:15)

The Birth of Christ (Luke 2:15)
Creator:
Richard Westall, 1765–1836
Date:
before 1836
Materials & Techniques:
Graphite on medium, smooth, beige wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 4 1/4 x 1 3/4 inches (10.8 x 4.4 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Fund

35. Job and His Family

Job and His Family
Creator:
circle of John Linnell, 1792–1882
Date:
undated
Materials & Techniques:
Black ink and watercolor on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 3 1/2 x 4 5/8 inches (8.9 x 11.7 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

36. Job and His Daughters

Job and His Daughters
Creator:
circle of John Linnell, 1792–1882
Date:
undated
Materials & Techniques:
Watercolor and black ink on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 3 3/4 x 4 3/4 inches (9.5 x 12.1 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

37. The Destruction of Job's Sons

The Destruction of Job's Sons
Creator:
circle of John Linnell, 1792–1882
Date:
undated
Materials & Techniques:
Watercolor and black ink on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 5 1/4 x 4 1/8 inches (13.3 x 10.5 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

38. Death of the First Born of Egypt

Death of the First Born of Egypt
Creator:
John Martin, 1789–1854
Date:
1836
Materials & Techniques:
Pen and red and gray ink over graphite on moderately thick, slightly textured, beige wove paper
Dimensions:
Mount: 19 15/16 x 27 15/16 inches (50.6 x 70.9 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Fund

39. Victorious Hero Takes Occasion to Conclude Peace

Victorious Hero Takes Occasion to Conclude Peace
Creator:
Bernard Lens III, 1682–1740
Date:
1720
Materials & Techniques:
Watercolor and gouache heightened with gold on vellum
Dimensions:
Frame: 17 1/4 x 20 1/2 x 1 1/2 inches (43.8 x 52.1 x 3.8 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Fund

40. Mrs. Yates in the Character of Medea

Mrs. Yates in the Character of Medea
Creator:
unknown artist
Date:
after 1771
Materials & Techniques:
Watercolor with pen and brown ink on medium, slightly textured, cream wove paper mounted on thick, slightly textured, beige laid paper
Dimensions:
Mount: 15 x 10 1/4 inches (38.1 x 26 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Bequest of Joseph F. McCrindle, Yale LLB 1948

41. Venus and Mars

Venus and Mars
Creator:
Richard Cosway, 1742–1821
Date:
ca. 1790
Materials & Techniques:
Brown ink on medium, slightly textured, cream laid paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 8 7/8 x 7 1/8 inches (22.5 x 18.1 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

42. Virgin Adoring the Sleeping Christ

Virgin Adoring the Sleeping Christ
Creator:
Richard Cosway, 1742–1821
Date:
undated
Materials & Techniques:
Graphite and watercolor on medium, slightly textured, cream laid paper
Dimensions:
Mount: 8 3/4 x 10 1/8 inches (22.2 x 25.7 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Stuart P. Feld

43. Christ Blessing Little Children

Christ Blessing Little Children
Creator:
Richard Cosway, 1742–1821
Date:
undated
Materials & Techniques:
Graphite, red chalk, and pen and gray ink on medium, slightly textured, cream laid paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 8 x 6 1/2 inches (20.3 x 16.5 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Stuart P. Feld

44. Flight into Egypt

Flight into Egypt
Creator:
Richard Cosway, 1742–1821
Date:
undated
Materials & Techniques:
Gray ink, gray wash, watercolor, black chalk, red chalk and graphite on medium, slightly textured, cream laid paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 9 1/4 x 7 1/2 inches (23.5 x 19.1 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Stuart P. Feld

45. Study for a Monument to the Reverend John Clowes

Study for a Monument to the Reverend John Clowes
Creator:
John Flaxman, 1755–1826
Date:
ca. 1820
Materials & Techniques:
Gray ink with brown wash and graphite on medium, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 7 1/2 x 10 3/8 inches (19.1 x 26.4 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

46. To Phoebus at His Birth, From Aeschylus, Furies

To Phoebus at His Birth, From Aeschylus, Furies
Creator:
John Flaxman, 1755–1826
Date:
undated
Materials & Techniques:
Brown ink and graphite on medium, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 7 1/8 × 9 inches (18.1 × 22.9 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection