After William Blake
1757-1827
"Time having passed us"
15 x 11 11/16 inches (382 x 299 mm)
Black chalk and graphite, on tracing paper mounted on card.
1980.79:18
Gift of Mr. Herman Cohen.
Notes
Copy on tracing paper by an unknown copyist of a design by William Blake to illustrate Edward Young's Night thoughts.
Summary
Design shows the bald and winged figure of Time, viewed from behind, with his wings spread; he is walking on a surface that looks like the edge of a globe.
Associated names
Cohen, Herman, former owner.
Young, Edward, 1683-1765. Night thoughts.
Young, Edward, 1683-1765. Night thoughts.
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Century Drawings
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