William Blake by John Linnell
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- William Blake by John Linnell
- Student Commentary:
- This portrait of Blake from The Complete Portraiture of William and Catherine Blake was done by John Linnell in 1820. Linnell, a close friend and champion of Blake’s work, commissioned many works by Blake and introduced him to many people. This portrait of Blake is one of the more detailed ones. It shows his age (Blake was in his 60s at the time) and distinct features, such as a Blake’s strong brow. This portrait aligns with other sketches of Blake. Blake is shown looking down, suggesting either contemplation or the stress and tiredness that Blake must have felt, just barely making ends meet for most of his life. Not available at the William Blake Archive. Consult the book in Schaffer Library for a detailed view of the image.
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