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Blake
1757-1827
Major Influences
Started his carrier as a commercial engraver working as an apprentice to
James Basire for seven years. It was during this period that he became a
master of all the techniques of engraving, etching and stippling.
He helped Basire with his engravings for illustrating books, among them
Jacob Bryants famous New system of Mythology, which introduced Blake to
the world of ancient religions and legends.
Another profound influence was the study he made, at Basires suggestion,
of the Gothic architecture and sculpture in West minister Abbey and other old
churches in London.
He also studied the engravings of the old masters most notably Michelangelo
and Raphael.
Romantic Elements
Blake,
Plate 7
The Book of Urizen
Blake, Nebuchadnezzar