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Mourir C'est Renaitre (Death and Immortality)

Copy after William Blake British
Author Robert Blair British
19th century
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Mourir C'est Renaitre (Death and Immortality)
  • Artist: Copy after William Blake (British, London 1757–1827 London)
  • Author: Robert Blair (British, 1699–1746)
  • Date: 19th century
  • Medium: Wood engraving
  • Dimensions: plate: 8 7/8 x 5 5/8 in. (22.5 x 14.3 cm)
    sheet: 10 x 6 5/8 in. (25.4 x 16.8 cm)
  • Classification: Prints
  • Credit Line: Harris Brisbane Dick Fund, 1932
  • Object Number: 32.36.67
  • Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints
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