Prints made by Luigi Schiavonetti, 1765–1810, Italianafter William Blake, 1757–1827, BritishFrontispiece after Thomas Phillips, 1770–1845, BritishText by Robert Blair, 1699–1746, BritishPublished by Robert Hartley Cromek, 1770–1812, BritishPlates published by Cadell & Davies, 1773–1836, British
Title:
The Grave, A Poem, by Robert Blair
Date:
1808
Materials & Techniques:
Etching and letterpress, bound in contemporary publisher's paper-covered boards, rebacked on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Binding: 14 1/2 inches (36.8 cm)
Inscription(s)/Marks/Lettering:
Inscribed inside front cover in graphite: "first issue | a subscriber's copy. small"; inscribed inside back cover in graphite: "Collated | & complete | pp. B[...] | D2515"
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
Copyright Status:
Public Domain
Accession Number:
B1978.43.1458V
Classification:
Prints
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Subject Terms:
sitting | portrait | literary theme | religious and mythological subject | chair | pen | coat | vest | cravat | The Grave (1743) by Robert Blair (1699-1746)
Currently On View:
Not on view
Exhibition History:
The Human Form Divine - William Blake from the Paul Mellon Collection (Yale Center for British Art, 1997-04-02 - 1997-07-06)