Drawing
ca. 1780 (Drawn)
ca. 1780 (Drawn)
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Sketch showing a naked figure with outstrectched arms. There is drawing on both sides of the sheet, one side showing the front and the other showing the back of the figure.
Object details
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| Title | |
| Materials and techniques | Pencil drawing |
| Brief description | Preliminary sketch for the line Engraving 'Glad Day' by William Blake. |
| Physical description | Sketch showing a naked figure with outstrectched arms. There is drawing on both sides of the sheet, one side showing the front and the other showing the back of the figure. |
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| Production type | Unique |
| Object history | The drawing showing the back view of the figure was used in plate 76 of Jerusalem, representing 'Albion adoring the crucified Christ'. |
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| Collection | |
| Accession number | 8764C |
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| Record created | June 30, 2009 |
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