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The Transfiguration

Watercolour
ca. 1780-1827 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Watercolour on paper depicting the Transfiguration from Luke IX, 30. Signed with initials.

Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleThe Transfiguration (assigned by artist)
Materials and techniques
Watercolour on paper
Brief description
Watercolour by William Blake entitled 'The Transfiguration'. Great Britain, ca. 1780-1827.
Physical description
Watercolour on paper depicting the Transfiguration from Luke IX, 30. Signed with initials.
Dimensions
  • Height: 14.75in
  • Width: 12.5in
Dimensions taken from departmental notes
Credit line
Given by the Rt. Hon. Sir Charles W. Dilke, Bart., M.P.
Object history
The drawing was originally in the collection of Thomas Butts.
Bibliographic reference
Vikutoria & Arub?to Bijutsukan-z? : eikoku romanshugi kaigaten = The Romantic tradition in British painting, 1800-1950 : masterpieces from the Victoria and Albert Museum / selected by Mark Evans [Japan : Brain Trust], 2002. 185 p. : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 30 cm.
Collection
Accession number
827-1884

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Record createdJuly 1, 2009
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