After William Blake
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After William Blake
1757-1827
"On heedless Vanity's phantastic toe"
Graphite and yellow wash on tracing paper mounted on card.
10 11/16 x 5 1/4 inches (272 x 133 mm)
Gift of Mr. Herman Cohen.
1980.79:9a
Notes:
Copy on tracing paper by an unknown copyist of William Blake's drawing of to illustrate Night VI (lines 611-630) of Edward Young's Night thoughts; the original drawing now in the collection of the British Museum.
Provenance:
Herman Cohen, Sandy Hook, Conn.
Summary:
Full length sketch of a youthful and bare-breasted female figure, facing 3/4/ right, and standing or dancing on tiptoe with her arms at her sides as she holds out the skirt of a draped and billowing garment.
Associated names:
Cohen, Herman, former owner.
Young, Edward, 1683-1765. Night thoughts.
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