The Complaint and The Consolation; or Night Thoughts
Intaglio printmaker: William Blake
Categories: Bookwork / Illustrated Books, Intaglio Print Books, Letterpress Books, Printmakers' Books
Reference no.:H/Bla.W-You.E/97.00 Place/Shelf:1BL
| Book title: | The Complaint and The Consolation; or Night Thoughts |
| Published by: | R. Noble for Richard Edwards |
| Year made: | 1797 |
| Place made: | UK |
| Original: | Yes |
| Dimensions: | 340 x 434 |
| Binder: | bound by Charles Murton |
| Physical description: | full leather laced in boards |
| Medium: | poetry, illustrations |
| Further information: | |
| Having been commissioned by the bookseller Richard Edwards to illustrate a new edition of Reverend Young's 'Night Thoughts' Blake executed 537 designs in watercolour and 43 engraved plates. There were objections to some of the illustrations and funds could not be raised to finance the completion of the project. | |
| Intaglio printmaker: | William Blake () |
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