William Blake – Artwork & Bio of the British Painter

William Blake was an English painter born on 28 November 1757 in London, United Kingdom. Blake exhibited artistic tendencies from a young age and was encouraged by his parents. At ten, he enrolled at the Henry Par drawing academy before apprenticing under engraver James Basire. In 1778, Blake started studying at the Royal Academy but quit shortly after due to the strict doctrines of the academy.

Subsequently, Blake began work as a commercial engraver and painter, receiving commissions from prominent individuals such as Thomas Butts. However, Blake’s period of success and popularity was tainted by his bouts of hallucination, and many considered him insane. In 1818, Blake met John Linell, whose patronage resuscitated his finances and led him to associate with The Ancients group.

The Ancients was a group of artists who admired Blake’s works and methods. Toward the end of his life, Blake became a mentor and respected figure in the group. Before he died on 12 August 1827, Dante was commissioned to make a series of illustrations for Dante’s Divine Comedy, showcasing his expertise even in his later years.

What was William Blake Known For?

William Blake was known for his imaginative and creative works featuring religious and biblical themes. Blake also famously infused literary concepts in his artworks and depicted subjects from the books and poems of famous authors and poets. Blake’s preferred mediums are watercolor, ink, and pen.

Who was William Blake Influenced By?

William Blake was influenced by Renaissance artists Michelangelo, Raphael, Albrecht Durer, and James Basire. Blake, carrying an interest in literature and poetry from childhood, studied the works of Renaissance artists and was especially drawn to the Gothic themes employed in them.

What Art Movement was William Blake Associated With?

William Blake was associated with the Romanticism art movement.

William Blake Artwork

Below are some of the artworks of William Blake

Antaeus setting down Dante and Virgil in the last circle of hell

 

 

Beatrice addressing Dante from the Car

 

 

Job and his daughters

 

 

Nebuchadnezzar

 

 

Oberon, Titania and Puck with Fairies Dancing

 

 

Satan Calling Up his Legions

 

 

Satan smiting Job with boils

 

 

The Ancient of Days

 

 

The Body of Abel Found by Adam & Eve

 

 

The Ghost of a Flea

 

 

The Goblin

 

 

The Lovers Whirlwind

 

 

The parable of the wise and foolish virgins

 

 

The Spirit of Plato

 

 

The Sun at His Eastern Gate

 

 

The Sun in His Wrath

 

 

The Wandering Moon

 

 

The Youthful Poet`s Dream

 

 

When the Morning Stars Sang Together

 

When the Morning Stars Sang Together

 

All William Blake Artwork on Artchive

Artwork Name Year Medium
Satan Exulting over Eve 1795 graphite,pen,ink,watercolor
Satan smiting Job with boils 1826
Sketch for Satan Watching the Endearments of Adam and Eve pencil,paper
Songs Of Innocence 1825 etching
The Angel of Revelation 1803 - 1805 pen,ink,watercolor
The Angels appearing to the Shepherds 1809 pen,pencil,ink,watercolor,paper
Illustration to Milton's Lost Paradise 1808 pen,watercolor
The Casting of the Rebel Angels into Hell 1808 watercolor
The Descent Of Christ 1804 - 1820 etching
The Ghost of a Flea 1819 - 1820 panel,tempera
The Goblin 1816 - 1820 pen,watercolor
The Good and Evil Angels
The Great Red Dragon and the Beast from the Sea 1805
The Great Red Dragon and the Woman clothed with the sun 1805 - 1810
The Harlot and the Giant chalk,pen,pencil,ink,watercolor,paper
The House of Death
The Lovers Whirlwind 1824 - 1827 pen,watercolor
The marriage of Heaven & Hell 1790 - 1793
The Nativity 1790 - 1800 copper,tempera
The Night of Peace 1815 watercolor,paper
And Elohim created Adam 1795
Andrew, Simon Peter Searching for Christ 1816 - 1819 pen,wash,ink,watercolor,paper
A Negro Hung Alive by the Ribs to a Gallows 1796
Angels Ministering to Christ 1816 - 1820 pen,wash,ink,watercolor,paper
Antaeus setting down Dante and Virgil in the last circle of hell 1824 - 1827 pen,watercolor,paper
Archangel Raphael with Adam and Eve 1808 watercolor
The number of the beast is 666
The parable of the wise and foolish virgins 1822
The Red Dragon and the Woman Clothed with the Sun 1803 - 1805 watercolor,paper
The Resurrection pencil,watercolor,paper
The Shrine of Apollo: Milton's Hymn on the Morning of Christ's Nativity 1815 watercolor,paper
The Soldiers Casting Lots for Christ's Garments 1800 pen,wash,ink,watercolor,paper
The Spirit of Plato 1816 - 1820 watercolor
The Sun at His Eastern Gate 1816 - 1820
The Sun in His Wrath 1816 - 1820 watercolor
The Temptation and Fall of Eve 1808 pen,watercolor,paper
A Sunshine Holiday 1816 - 1820 watercolor
A white haired man in a long, pale robe who flees from us with his hands raised 1794 etching,ink,watercolor,paper
Beatrice 1824
Christ Appearing to His Disciples After the Resurrection
Christ as the Redeemer of Man 1808 watercolor,paper
Christ in the Sepulchre
Christ Nailed to the Cross The Third Hour c.1800 - c.1803 pen,ink,watercolor
Christ refusing the banquet offered by Satan 1816 - 1820 pen,wash,ink,watercolor,paper
Christ Tempted by Satan to Turn the Stones to Bread 1815 - 1819 pen,wash,ink,watercolor,paper
The Wandering Moon 1816 - 1820 watercolor
The Youthful Poet`s Dream 1816 - 1820 watercolor
When the Morning Stars Sang Together 1820 watercolor,paper
Dante and Virgil at the Gates of Hell
Elisha In The Chamber On The Wall 1820 charcoal,pencil,sepia,paper
Glad Day or The Dance of Albion c.1794 watercolor,engraving
God Judging Adam etching,ink,watercolor,paper
The Night of Enitharmon's Joy 1795 pen,watercolor
Illustration to Book of Job
Illustration to Book of Job
Illustration to Book of Job
Illustration to Dante's Divine Comedy
Illustration to Dante's Divine Comedy (Pity) 1795 etching,ink,watercolor,paper
Illustration to Dante's Divine Comedy, Hell
Illustration to Dante's Divine Comedy, Hell
Illustration to Dante's Divine Comedy, Hell
Illustration to Dante's Divine Comedy, Hell
Illustration to Dante's Divine Comedy, Hell
Illustration to Dante's Divine Comedy, Hell
Illustration to Dante's Divine Comedy, Purgatory
Illustration to Milton`s Comus 1816 - 1820 watercolor
Illustration to Milton`s Comus 1816 - 1820 watercolor
Illustration to Milton`s Comus 1816 - 1820 watercolor
Illustration to Milton`s Comus 1816 - 1820 watercolor
Illustration to Milton`s Comus 1816 - 1820 watercolor
Illustration to Milton`s Comus 1816 - 1820 watercolor
Illustration to Milton`s L`Allegro and Il Penseroso 1816 - 1820 watercolor
Illustration to Milton`s On the Morning of Christ`s Nativity 1809 watercolor
Illustration to Milton`s On the Morning of Christ`s Nativity 1809 watercolor
Illustration to Milton`s On the Morning of Christ`s Nativity 1809 watercolor
Illustration to Milton`s On the Morning of Christ`s Nativity 1815 watercolor
Illustration to Milton`s On the Morning of Christ`s Nativity 1815 watercolor
Illustration to Milton`s Paradise Lost 1807 watercolor
Illustration to Milton`s Paradise Lost 1807 watercolor
Illustration to Milton`s Paradise Lost 1807 watercolor
Illustration to Milton`s Paradise Lost 1807 watercolor
Illustration to Milton`s Paradise Lost 1807 watercolor
Illustration to Milton`s Paradise Lost 1807 watercolor
Illustration to Milton`s Paradise Lost 1807 watercolor
Illustration to Milton`s Paradise Lost 1807 watercolor
Illustration to Milton`s Paradise Lost 1808 watercolor
Illustration to Milton`s Paradise Lost 1808 watercolor
Illustration to Milton`s Paradise Lost 1808 watercolor
Illustration to Milton`s Paradise Lost 1808 watercolor
Illustration to Milton`s Paradise Lost 1808 watercolor
Illustration to Milton`s Paradise Regained 1816 - 1820 watercolor
Isaac Newton 1795 engraving
Jacob's Ladder c.1799 - c.1806 pencil,watercolor
Job accepting Charity 1825 pen,watercolor
Job and his daughters 1799 - 1800
Last Judgement 1808 pen,watercolor
Los 1804 - 1820 etching
Los Entering the Grave 1804 - 1820 etching
Melancholy 1816 - 1820
Milton`s Mysterious Dream 1816 - 1820
Minotaur
Mirth 1816 - 1820
Naomi entreating Ruth and Orpah to return to the land of Moab 1795 pen,watercolor
Nebuchadnezzar 1795 engraving
Night Startled by the Lark 1816 - 1820
Oberon, Titania and Puck with Fairies Dancing c.1786
Satan Addressing his Potentates c.1816 - 1818 pen,wash,ink,watercolor,paper
Satan Calling Up his Legions 1804
Plate 21 From The Marriage Of Heaven And Hell 1790 Etching
Plate 7 From The Book Of Urizen 1794 Etching
Plate 2 (the Argument) From The Marriage Of Heaven And Hell 1790 Etching
Plate 9 from The Book of Urizen 1794 Etching
Plate 2 (Preludium) from The Book of Urizen 1794 Etching
Plate 25 (Infant Joy) from Songs of Innocence 1789
The Body of Abel Found by Adam and Eve c.1825 Watercolor on wood
The Great Red Dragon and the Woman Clothed in Sun c. 1806-1809 Watercolor
The Ancient of Days 1794 etching,pen,ink,Watercolor on Paper
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