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The Soul exploring the recesses of the Grave
(c. 1805-1808)
facing page 29 in The Grave, A Poem by Robert Blair, published by Robert Cromek, London, 1808 (quarto issue)
Medium
etching and engraving
Measurements
23.2 × 11.9 cm (image) 28.2 × 15.8 cm (plate) 34.3 × 27.5 cm (sheet)
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased, 1954
Gallery location
Not on display
Artwork Details
Catalogue/s Raisonné
Bentley 1977, 435B.9; Bindman 1978, 473; Butlin & Gott 44j
Inscription
printed in ink l.l.: Drawn by W. Blake.
printed in ink l.r.: Etched by L. Schiavonetti.
printed in ink l.c.: The Soul exploring the recesses of the Grave. / London, Published May 1st. (st in superscript over . ) 1808, by Cadell & Davies, Strand.
Accession Number
3153-4
Department
International Prints and Drawings
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