Description - The Engravings Of William Blake (1912) by Archibald George Blomefield Russell
The Engravings of William Blake is a book written by Archibald George Blomefield Russell and originally published in 1912. The book is a comprehensive study of the engravings of William Blake, one of the most important figures in the history of British art and literature.William Blake was a visionary artist, poet, and printmaker who lived in England during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. He is best known for his innovative approach to printmaking, which involved combining text and image in a single plate. Blake's engravings are highly original and expressive, and they have had a profound influence on subsequent generations of artists and writers.In this book, Russell provides a detailed analysis of Blake's engravings, exploring their themes, styles, and techniques. He discusses the various stages of Blake's career as an engraver, from his early apprenticeship to his mature works, and examines the different genres and subjects that Blake tackled in his engravings, including biblical scenes, mythology, and political satire.The Engravings of William Blake is illustrated with numerous reproductions of Blake's engravings, allowing readers to appreciate the intricacy and beauty of his work. Russell's writing is clear and insightful, making this book an ideal introduction to the life and work of one of the greatest artists of the Romantic era.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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