[BLAKE, William] SCHIAVONETTI, Louis

The Grave, A Poem; "Death's Door"

1813 [1870]. Third Edition. Single sheet (37.5 x 28.4cm) : plate impression 29.7 x 17.5cm : text and image after the design by William Blake. Fine. Item #14461

From the third edition of Robert Blair's meditation on death and resurrection. Blair's poem is remembered today for having some of William Blake's most memorable designs. These were executed by Italian engraver Luigi Schiavonetti who was awarded the commission for executing the plates despite Blake having been asked to create the designs (Blake Books 435 E).

Price: $400.00