Yale Center for British Art

Creator:
William Blake, 1757–1827, British

Published by Robert John Thornton, 1768–1837, British
Title:
Theocritus
Date:
1821
Materials & Techniques:
Etching and line engraving on medium, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Spine: 7 1/8 inches (18.1 cm)
Inscription(s)/Marks/Lettering:
Lettered lower right: "Blake, del. et. Sculp."; lower center: "Theocritus, | A Grecian Poet, of Sicily Flourished 273 years | before the Birth of Christ, and quitting his | native country, governed by Hiero, King of | Syracuse, went over to King Ptolemy in Egypt, | by whom he was greatly patronized. | Vide Idyllium, 17. | London, Published by Dr.Thornton, 1821."
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
Copyright Status:
Public Domain
Accession Number:
B1978.43.1720(8)
Classification:
Prints
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Subject Terms:
portrait | bust | beard
Currently On View:
Not on view
Link:
https://collections.britishart.yale.edu/catalog/tms:63807