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Wednesday, September 29, 2021

William Blake


Angel of the Revelation (Book of Revelation, chapter 10), William Blake (British, London 1757–1827 London), Watercolor, pen and black ink, brush and wash, over traces of graphite

 

Blake at Felpham

Felpham is a sweet place for Study. because it is more Spiritual than London Heaven opens here on all sides her golden Gates her windows are not obstructed by vapours. . voices of Celestial inhabitants are more distinctly heard & their forms more distinctly seen & my Cottage is also a Shadow of their houses. 

William Blake, Letter to John Flaxman, September 21,1800 


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