William Blake

Abstract

William Blake’s printed and painted work is so difficult to access, largely because of conservation constraints, that its creative range and visual potency are nowadays most often appreciated through the online William Blake Archive (whose academic excellence is widely acknowledged). The exhibition held at Tate Britain from September 11th, 2019 to February 2nd, 2020, is a timely reminder of the unique textural qualities of the original prints, drawings and paintings that for many have mostly ...