
William BlakeVereinigtes Königreich, 1757–1827Darf man es sehen?
Washington, D.C., Vereinigte Staaten
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Oktober 1803 – 1820 · Wohnort
South Molton Street
1818
Meets John Linnell
In 1818 George Cumberland's son introduced Blake to a young artist named John Linnell; through him Blake later met Samuel Palmer and received the commission for the Dante illustrations.
after 1818
The Shoreham Ancients: meeting Samuel Palmer
Through Linnell Blake met Samuel Palmer, who belonged to a group of artists who called themselves the Shoreham Ancients; the group shared Blake's rejection of modern trends and his belief in a spiritual and artistic New Age.
1820 · Wohnort
Fountain Court