Yale Center for British Art

Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827, British
Title:
At Length for Hatching Ripe He Breaks the Shell; Plate 8
Date:
1793
Materials & Techniques:
Etching and line engraving on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Spine: 5 1/2 inches (14 cm)
Inscription(s)/Marks/Lettering:
Inscribed in brown ink, upper center: "7"
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
Copyright Status:
Public Domain
Accession Number:
B1978.43.1491
Classification:
Prints
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Subject Terms:
infant | children | historical subject | wings | baby | text | angel | eggs | clouds
Currently On View:
Not on view
Exhibition History:
William Blake (Tate Britain, 2000-11-02 - 2001-02-04)

William Blake - His Art & Times (Art Gallery of Ontario, 1982-12-03 - 1983-02-06)

William Blake - His Art & Times (Yale Center for British Art, 1982-09-15 - 1982-11-14)
Link:
https://collections.britishart.yale.edu/catalog/tms:2420