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Basic Information | | Accession Number: | 1888P188 |
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| Collection: | Fine Art Prints and Drawings |
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| Date: | 1780 - 1785 |
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Maker Information | | Artist: | William Blake - View biography for William Blake |
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Notes | Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe (1719) has proved a seminal book in English literature. In this dramatic moment the shipwrecked Crusoe discovers that he is not alone on the island. In the story Crusoe finds the footprint at noon but here Blake sets the scene with the sun setting over the sea. Datable c. 1785-90. The drawing does not appear to be related to a watercolour. | | Presented by Samuel Timmins, 1888. |
Further Information | | Production Period: | 18th century |
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| School/Style: | Illustration |
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| Medium: | Indian ink line and wash over pencil. |
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| Material(s): | Pencil |
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Associated People | | Dimensions | | Height: | 339 mm |
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| Width: | 485 mm |
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