Lear Grasping a Sword (Illustration to Shakespeare)

William Blake (English, 1757–1827)

about 1780

Medium/Technique Pen and watercolor on paper

Dimensions Sheet (Oval): 9.4 x 7.7 cm (3 11/16 x 3 1/16 in. )

Credit Line Museum purchase with funds donated by contribution

Accession Number90.117

NOT ON VIEW

ClassificationsWatercolors

Catalogue Raisonné Butlin 84 (5)

ProvenanceThomas Butts (1757-1845), England; sold Foster's, June 29, 1853, no. 102; C.J. Strange; B. Quaritch, Boston; acquired 29 April 1890