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Creator:
Print made by William Blake, 1757–1827
after George Cumberland, 1754–1848
Text by George Cumberland, 1754–1848
Title:
Venus Counsels Cupid
Part Of:

Collective Title: Thoughts on Outline

Date:
1794
Materials & Techniques:
Etching on medium, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Binding: 12 inches (30.5 cm), Sheet: 12 × 9 inches (30.5 × 22.9 cm), Plate: 6 1/2 × 4 3/8 inches (16.5 × 11.1 cm), Image: 4 5/8 × 4 inches (11.7 × 10.2 cm)
Inscription(s)/Marks/Lettering:

Lettered above image, upper center: "Venus councels Cupid"; upper right: "14"; lettered below image, lower center: "From an original Invention by G. Cumberland. Engd. by W Blake. Publishd as the Act directs Nov 5: 1794"

Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
Copyright Status:
Public Domain
Accession Number:
B1978.43.1640
Classification:
Prints
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Access:
Accessible in the Study Room [Request]
Link:
https://collections.britishart.yale.edu/catalog/tms:2568
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