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The Marriage of Heaven and Hell, and A Song of Liberty

Written, designed and etched by William Blake British
Publisher Bernard Quaritch, Ltd. British
Printer Reproduced in color by William Muir British, Scottish
1885, facsimile of 1790
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: The Marriage of Heaven and Hell, and A Song of Liberty
  • Artist: Written, designed and etched by William Blake (British, London 1757–1827 London)
  • Publisher: Bernard Quaritch, Ltd. (London)
  • Printer: Reproduced in color by William Muir (British, Kilmarnock, Scotland 1845–1938 London)
  • Date: 1885, facsimile of 1790
  • Medium: Illustrations: facsimiles of color relief etchings
  • Dimensions: 11 1/4 x 8 15/16 x 7/16 in. (28.6 x 22.7 x 1.1 cm)
  • Classifications: Prints-Facsimiles, Books
  • Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1930
  • Object Number: 30.501
  • Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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