Catherine Blake by William Blake
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- Catherine Blake by William Blake
- Student Commentary:
- This sketch of Blake’s wife Catherine, from The Complete Portraiture of William and Catherine Blake, was done in 1803 by William Blake. It is thought that she is shown knitting or sewing. It was drawn by Blake while they were living in Sussex. The same calm presence appears to be evoked in this drawing of Catherine as is evoked in their bedroom scene together. She is idealized as a young woman (she was 40 at the time this sketch was done) who appears to be unaware that Blake is drawing an image of her. Not available at the William Blake Archive. Consult the book in Schaffer Library for a detailed view of the image.
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