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1. Young's Night Thoughts, Page 23, "We Censure Nature for a Span Too Short"

Young's Night Thoughts, Page 23, "We Censure Nature for a Span Too Short"
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1797
Materials & Techniques:
Etching and line engraving with watercolor on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Spine: 17 1/2 inches (44.5 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

2. Young's Night Thoughts, Page 24, "Time, in Advance, behind Him Hides His Wings"

Young's Night Thoughts, Page 24, "Time, in Advance, behind Him Hides His Wings"
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1797
Materials & Techniques:
Etching and line engraving with watercolor on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Spine: 17 1/2 inches (44.5 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

3. Young's Night Thoughts, Page 26, "Measuring His Motions by Revolving Spheres"

Young's Night Thoughts, Page 26, "Measuring His Motions by Revolving Spheres"
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1797
Materials & Techniques:
Etching and line engraving with watercolor on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Spine: 17 1/2 inches (44.5 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

4. Young's Night Thoughts, Page 27, "O Treacherous Conscience!"

Young's Night Thoughts, Page 27, "O Treacherous Conscience!"
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1797
Materials & Techniques:
Etching and line engraving with watercolor on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Spine: 17 1/2 inches (44.5 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

5. Young's Night Thoughts, Page 13, "The Present Moment Terminates our Sight"

Young's Night Thoughts, Page 13, "The Present Moment Terminates our Sight"
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1797
Materials & Techniques:
Etching and line engraving with watercolor on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Spine: 17 1/2 inches (44.5 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

6. Young's Night Thoughts, Page 10, "Disease Invades the Chastest Temperence"

Young's Night Thoughts, Page 10, "Disease Invades the Chastest Temperence"
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1797
Materials & Techniques:
Etching and line engraving with watercolor on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Spine: 17 1/2 inches (44.5 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

7. Young's Night Thoughts, Page 15, "The Longest Night Though Longer Far, Would Fail"

Young's Night Thoughts, Page 15, "The Longest Night Though Longer Far, Would Fail"
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1797
Materials & Techniques:
Etching and line engraving with watercolor on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Spine: 17 1/2 inches (44.5 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

8. Young's Night Thoughts, Page 12, "Its Favours Here Are Trials, Not Rewards"

Young's Night Thoughts, Page 12, "Its Favours Here Are Trials, Not Rewards"
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1797
Materials & Techniques:
Etching and line engraving with watercolor on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Spine: 17 1/2 inches (44.5 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

9. America. A Prophecy, Plate 17, "On Albions Angels...."

America. A Prophecy, Plate 17, "On Albions Angels...."
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

10. 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

11. America. A Prophecy, Plate 3, "Preludium | The shadowy daughter...."

America. A Prophecy, Plate 3, "Preludium | The shadowy daughter...."
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

12. 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

13. 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

14. Europe. A Prophecy, Plate 6, "The shrill winds wake . . . . " (Bentley 7)

Europe. A Prophecy, Plate 6, "The shrill winds wake . . . . " (Bentley 7)
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

15. The First Book of Urizen, Plate 19, "They Call'd Her Pity and Fled...." (Bentley 19)

The First Book of Urizen, Plate 19, "They Call'd Her Pity and Fled...." (Bentley 19)
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

16. The First Book of Urizen, Plate 16, "Two Nostrils Bent Down to the Deep...." (Bentley 13)

The First Book of Urizen, Plate 16, "Two Nostrils Bent Down to the Deep...." (Bentley 13)
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

17. The First Book of Urizen, Plate 18 (Bentley 21)

The First Book of Urizen, Plate 18 (Bentley 21)
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

18. 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

19. The Book of Thel, Plate 4, "Why should the mistress . . . ."

The Book of Thel, Plate 4, "Why should the mistress . . . ."
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

20. Europe. A Prophecy, Plate 5, "A | Prophecy | The deep of winter came . . . . " (Bentley 6)

Europe. A Prophecy, Plate 5, "A | Prophecy | The deep of winter came . . . . " (Bentley 6)
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 inlaid to size
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

21. Europe. A Prophecy, Plate 10, "Enitharmon slept . . . . " (Bentley 12)

Europe. A Prophecy, Plate 10, "Enitharmon slept . . . . " (Bentley 12)
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

22. Young's Night Thoughts, Page 40, "Angels Should Paint It, Angels Ever There"

Young's Night Thoughts, Page 40, "Angels Should Paint It, Angels Ever There"
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1797
Materials & Techniques:
Etching and line engraving with watercolor on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Spine: 17 1/2 inches (44.5 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

23. Young's Night Thoughts, Page 54, "The Vale of Death! That Hush'd Cimmerian Vale"

Young's Night Thoughts, Page 54, "The Vale of Death! That Hush'd Cimmerian Vale"
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1797
Materials & Techniques:
Etching and line engraving with watercolor on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Spine: 17 1/2 inches (44.5 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

24. Young's Night Thoughts, Page 55, "Ungrateful, Shall We Grieve Their Hovering Shades"

Young's Night Thoughts, Page 55, "Ungrateful, Shall We Grieve Their Hovering Shades"
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1797
Materials & Techniques:
Etching and line engraving with watercolor on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Spine: 17 1/2 inches (44.5 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

25. Young's Night Thoughts, Page 92, "When Faith Is Virtue, Reason Makes It So"

Young's Night Thoughts, Page 92, "When Faith Is Virtue, Reason Makes It So"
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1797
Materials & Techniques:
Etching and line engraving with watercolor on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Spine: 17 1/2 inches (44.5 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

26. Young's Night Thoughts, Title Page, "Night the First, on Life, Death and Immortality."

Young's Night Thoughts, Title Page, "Night the First, on Life, Death and Immortality."
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1797
Materials & Techniques:
Etching and line engraving with watercolor on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Spine: 17 1/2 inches (44.5 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

27. 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

28. 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

29. America. A Prophecy, Plate 15, "What Time the Thirteen Governors...."

America. A Prophecy, Plate 15, "What Time the Thirteen Governors...."
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

30. America. A Prophecy, Plate 16, "In the Flames Stood...."

America. A Prophecy, Plate 16, "In the Flames Stood...."
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1793
Materials & Techniques:
Color-printed relief etching in green-black 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

31. America. A Prophecy, Plate 7, "Albions Angel stood...."

America. A Prophecy, Plate 7, "Albions Angel stood...."
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

32. America. A Prophecy, Plate 9, "In Thunders Ends the Voice...."

America. A Prophecy, Plate 9, "In Thunders Ends the Voice...."
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

33. The Book of Thel, Plate 2, Title Page

The Book of Thel, Plate 2, Title Page
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

34. 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

35. Europe. A Prophecy, Plate 12, "Albions Angel rose . . . . " (Bentley 14)

Europe. A Prophecy, Plate 12, "Albions Angel rose . . . . " (Bentley 14)
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

36. Europe. A Prophecy, Plate 13 (Bentley 10)

Europe. A Prophecy, Plate 13 (Bentley 10)
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

37. 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

38. Europe. A Prophecy, Plate 7, "Now comes the night . . . . " (Bentley 8)

Europe. A Prophecy, Plate 7, "Now comes the night . . . . " (Bentley 8)
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

39. 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

40. Europe. A Prophecy, Plate 9, "Arise O Rintrah . . . ." (Bentley 11)

Europe. A Prophecy, Plate 9, "Arise O Rintrah . . . ." (Bentley 11)
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

41. 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

42. The First Book of Urizen, Plate 26, "The Ox in the Slaughter House Moans...." (Bentley 25)

The First Book of Urizen, Plate 26, "The Ox in the Slaughter House Moans...." (Bentley 25)
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

43. Songs of Innocence, Plate 14, "Infant Joy" (Bentley 25)

Songs of Innocence, Plate 14, "Infant Joy" (Bentley 25)
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1789
Materials & Techniques:
Relief etching printed in brown ink, with watercolor 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

44. Songs of Innocence, Plate 20, "The Little Boy Lost" (Bentley 13)

Songs of Innocence, Plate 20, "The Little Boy Lost" (Bentley 13)
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1789
Materials & Techniques:
Relief etching printed in brown ink, with watercolor 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

45. Young's Night Thoughts, Page 31, "'Tis Greatly Wise to Talk with Our Past Hours"

Young's Night Thoughts, Page 31, "'Tis Greatly Wise to Talk with Our Past Hours"
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1797
Materials & Techniques:
Etching and line engraving with watercolor on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Spine: 17 1/2 inches (44.5 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

46. Young's Night Thoughts, Page 35, "Teaching, We Learn; and Giving, We Retain"

Young's Night Thoughts, Page 35, "Teaching, We Learn; and Giving, We Retain"
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1797
Materials & Techniques:
Etching and line engraving with watercolor on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Spine: 17 1/2 inches (44.5 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

47. Young's Night Thoughts, Page 43, "Night the Third, Narcissa."

Young's Night Thoughts, Page 43, "Night the Third, Narcissa."
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1797
Materials & Techniques:
Etching and line engraving with watercolor on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Spine: 17 1/2 inches (44.5 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

48. Young's Night Thoughts, Page 49, "As If the Sun Could Envy, Check'd His Beam"

Young's Night Thoughts, Page 49, "As If the Sun Could Envy, Check'd His Beam"
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1797
Materials & Techniques:
Etching and line engraving with watercolor on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Spine: 17 1/2 inches (44.5 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

49. Young's Night Thoughts, Page 57, "Trembling Each Gulp, Lest Death Should Snatch the Bowl"

Young's Night Thoughts, Page 57, "Trembling Each Gulp, Lest Death Should Snatch the Bowl"
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1797
Materials & Techniques:
Etching and line engraving with watercolor on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Spine: 17 1/2 inches (44.5 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

50. Young's Night Thoughts, Page 4, "What, though My Soul Fantastick Measures Trod"

Young's Night Thoughts, Page 4, "What, though My Soul Fantastick Measures Trod"
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1797
Materials & Techniques:
Etching and line engraving with watercolor on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Spine: 17 1/2 inches (44.5 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

51. Young's Night Thoughts, Page 87, "Is Lost in Love! Thou Great Philanthropist"

Young's Night Thoughts, Page 87, "Is Lost in Love! Thou Great Philanthropist"
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1797
Materials & Techniques:
Etching and line engraving with watercolor on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Spine: 17 1/2 inches (44.5 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

52. Young's Night Thoughts, Page 95, "The Goddess Bursts in Thunder and in Flame"

Young's Night Thoughts, Page 95, "The Goddess Bursts in Thunder and in Flame"
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1797
Materials & Techniques:
Etching and line engraving with watercolor on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Spine: 17 1/2 inches (44.5 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

53. Young's Night Thoughts, Page 93, "If Angels Tremble, 'Tis at Such a Sight"

Young's Night Thoughts, Page 93, "If Angels Tremble, 'Tis at Such a Sight"
Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1797
Materials & Techniques:
Etching and line engraving with watercolor on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Spine: 17 1/2 inches (44.5 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

54. Songs of Innocence and of Experience

Songs of Innocence and of Experience
Creator:
William Blake, 1757–1827
Date:
1789-1794
Materials & Techniques:
Relief etching printed in dark-brown ink, with watercolor and pen and ink on wove paper
Dimensions:
Spine: 7 3/8 inches (18.7 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

55. Andromache and Hecuba Weeping over the Ashes of Hector

Andromache and Hecuba Weeping over the Ashes of Hector
Creator:
Print made by Thomas Burke, 1749–1815
Date:
1771
Materials & Techniques:
Mezzotint on moderately thick, smooth, beige laid paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 20 1/16 × 14 1/16 inches (51 × 35.7 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

56. Vertumnus et Pomona

Vertumnus et Pomona
Creator:
Print made by Johann Jacobus Haid, 1704–1767
Date:
undated
Materials & Techniques:
Mezzotint on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream laid paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 20 1/4 x 14 3/16 inches (51.5 x 36 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Fund

57. Le Ete - Der Sommer

Le Ete - Der Sommer
Creator:
Print made by Johann Philip Koch, ca. 1716–1796
Date:
undated
Materials & Techniques:
Mezzotint on medium, slightly textured, cream laid paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 15 7/8 × 19 1/4 inches (40.3 × 48.9 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Fund

58. Cornelia, Mother of the Gracchi

Cornelia, Mother of the Gracchi
Creator:
Print made by Francesco Bartolozzi, 1728–1815
Date:
1783
Materials & Techniques:
Stipple engraving on moderately thick, moderately textured, cream laid paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 8 3/8 x 9 1/4 inches (21.3 x 23.5 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

59. Ticket to Westminster Abbey

Ticket to Westminster Abbey
Creator:
Print made by Francesco Bartolozzi, 1728–1815
Date:
before 1791
Materials & Techniques:
Etching and line engraving on thick, moderately textured, cream laid paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 8 3/4 × 7 3/8 inches (22.3 × 18.7 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

60. Ticket: Mr. Cox's Museum

Ticket: Mr. Cox's Museum
Creator:
Print made by Francesco Bartolozzi, 1728–1815
Date:
1772
Materials & Techniques:
Etching and line engraving, with center cut out on medium, moderately textured, beige laid paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 3 1/2 × 5 1/4 inches (8.9 × 13.4 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

61. The Pool of Bethesda

The Pool of Bethesda
Creator:
Simon François Ravenet, 1706–1774
Date:
1772
Materials & Techniques:
Line engraving on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream laid paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 19 3/8 x 22 5/8 inches (49.2 x 57.5 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

62. At the City of Albano

At the City of Albano
Creator:
Print made by Placido Columbani, born ca. 1744, active 1801
Date:
undated
Materials & Techniques:
Etching and line engraving on moderately thick, moderately textured, beige laid paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 8 3/4 x 5 13/16 inches (22.3 x 14.8 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

63. Lady Sarah Bunbury Sacrificing to the Graces

Lady Sarah Bunbury Sacrificing to the Graces
Creator:
Print made by Edward Fisher, 1722–1785
Date:
ca. 1766
Materials & Techniques:
Mezzotint ( 1st state ) on medium, slightly textured, cream laid paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 23 3/4 × 15 inches (60.3 × 38.1 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Fund

64. The Honourable Mrs. Beresford with the Marchioness Townshend and the Hon. Mrs. Gardiner Adoring a Term of Hymen

The Honourable Mrs. Beresford with the Marchioness Townshend and the Hon. Mrs. Gardiner Adoring a Term of Hymen
Creator:
Print made by Thomas Watson, 1743–1781
Date:
1776
Materials & Techniques:
Mezzotint on moderately thick, moderately textured, beige laid paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 23 3/16 × 28 1/2 inches (58.9 × 72.4 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Fund

65. Meeting of Jacob and Esau

Meeting of Jacob and Esau
Creator:
Print made by unknown artist
Date:
undated
Materials & Techniques:
Mezzotint (proof before all letters) on medium, slightly textured, cream laid paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 20 1/2 × 23 3/4 inches (52.1 × 60.3 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Fund

66. Mrs. Jordan in the Character of the Comic Muse

Mrs. Jordan in the Character of the Comic Muse
Creator:
Print made by Thomas Park, ca. 1760–1834
Date:
1787
Materials & Techniques:
handcolored, mezzotint (second state) on moderately thick, moderately textured, cream laid paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 27 7/16 × 17 7/8 inches (69.7 × 45.4 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Fund

67. Sisters Contemplating on Mortality

Sisters Contemplating on Mortality
Creator:
Print made by Robert Dunkarton, 1744–1811
Date:
1770
Materials & Techniques:
Mezzotint (first state) on medium, slightly textured, cream laid paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 20 × 14 1/4 inches (50.8 × 36.2 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Fund

68. Pilgrims Paying Their Devotion in St. Peters at Rome

Pilgrims Paying Their Devotion in St. Peters at Rome
Creator:
Print made by David Allan, 1744–1796
Date:
between 1773 and 1775
Materials & Techniques:
Etching on moderately thick, rough, cream laid paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 9 7/8 × 6 15/16 inches (25.1 × 17.7 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

69. Deucalion and Pyrrha after the Flood

Deucalion and Pyrrha after the Flood
Creator:
Print made by Lydia Bates, active 1784
Date:
1784
Materials & Techniques:
Etching on moderately thick, moderately textured, cream laid paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 11 1/2 x 16 1/4 inches (29.2 x 41.3 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Fund

70. Lot and His Family

Lot and His Family
Creator:
Print made by John Alexander, 1686–before 1768
Date:
ca. 1718
Materials & Techniques:
Line engraving and etching on moderately thick, moderately textured, cream laid paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 11 5/16 x 15 1/16 inches (28.8 x 38.3 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Fund

71. The Ceiling of the Banqueting House at Whitehall: The Union of the Crowns of England and Scotland

The Ceiling of the Banqueting House at Whitehall: The Union of the Crowns of England and Scotland
Creator:
Print made by Simon Gribelin, 1662–1733
Date:
1720
Materials & Techniques:
Line engraving and etching on moderately thick, moderately textured, cream laid paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 12 7/8 × 18 3/16 inches (32.7 × 46.2 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

72. The Ceiling in the Banqueting House at Whitehall

The Ceiling in the Banqueting House at Whitehall
Creator:
Print made by Simon Gribelin, 1662–1733
Date:
ca. 1720
Materials & Techniques:
Line engraving and etching on moderately thick, moderately textured, cream laid paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 12 7/16 × 18 5/16 inches (31.6 × 46.5 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

73. Five People Praying

Five People Praying
Creator:
Louisa Augusta Greville, 1743–active 1762
Date:
1760
Materials & Techniques:
Etching in brown ink on moderately thick, moderately textured, cream laid paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 12 9/16 x 18 1/4 inches (31.9 x 46.3 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

74. Britannia Allegory

Britannia Allegory
Creator:
Charles Grignion, 1717–1810
Date:
between 1743 and 1747
Materials & Techniques:
Etching and line engraving; verso: letterpress on medium, slightly textured, cream laid paper (page in book)
Dimensions:
Sheet: 6 1/4 x 6 1/16 inches (15.8 x 15.4 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Yale Art Gallery Collection

75. The Three Marys Going to the Sepulchre

The Three Marys Going to the Sepulchre
Creator:
Print made by Valentine Green, 1739–1813
Date:
1784
Materials & Techniques:
Mezzotint on moderately thick, moderately textured, cream laid paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 18 7/16 x 9 5/8 inches (46.9 x 24.4 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

76. The Virgin

The Virgin
Creator:
Print made by Francesco Bartolozzi, 1728–1815
Date:
1778
Materials & Techniques:
Stipple engraving and etching on moderately thick, moderately textured, cream laid paper laid on modern mount
Dimensions:
Mount: 15 1/4 x 11 1/16 inches (38.7 x 28.1 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

77. Niobe

Niobe
Creator:
Print made by William Sharp, 1749–1824
Date:
1792
Materials & Techniques:
Etching and line engraving on moderately thick, moderately textured, cream laid paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 19 3/4 x 26 1/8 inches (50.2 x 66.4 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

78. Ticket to Westminster Abbey

Ticket to Westminster Abbey
Creator:
Print made by Francesco Bartolozzi, 1728–1815
Date:
before 1791
Materials & Techniques:
Line engraving and stipple engraving on medium, moderately textured, cream laid paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 8 3/4 × 5 11/16 inches (22.2 × 14.4 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

79. Ticket to Concert of Ancient Vocal and Instrumental Music

No cover image available
Creator:
Print made by Francesco Bartolozzi, 1728–1815
Date:
1786
Materials & Techniques:
Line engraving with etching on moderately thick, moderately textured, beige laid paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 5 13/16 × 7 1/2 inches (14.8 × 19.1 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection