An angel striding among the stars.
Drawing
c.1824-27 (made), ca. 1824 - ca.1827 (made)
c.1824-27 (made), ca. 1824 - ca.1827 (made)
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On the back is a sketch of a figure with outstretched upraised arms drawn over a pencil study of a woman with flowing hair.
Object details
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| Title | An angel striding among the stars. (popular title) |
| Materials and techniques | Pencil drawing |
| Brief description | Drawing by William Blake (1757-1827), 'An angel striding among the stars', graphite, c.1824-27 |
| Physical description | On the back is a sketch of a figure with outstretched upraised arms drawn over a pencil study of a woman with flowing hair. |
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| Object history | Purchased from E. Parsons, 1881 |
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| Accession number | 8762B |
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| Record created | July 21, 2006 |
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