
William BlakeBritish, 1757–1827May one see it?
Washington, D.C., United States
It belongs to the collection, but is not on display at present.
October 1803 – 1820 · Residence
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 · Residence
Fountain Court