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Satan addressing his potentates Paradise Regained
Blake, William
(Draughtsman)
History note: Bt. from Blake by John Linnell, 1825; Linnell trustees; Linnell sale, Christie's, 15 March 1918 (151), bt. by Messrs. Carfax for T.H. Riches (for 2,100 gns.); Mrs. T.H. Riches
Bequeathed 1935.
Height: 173 mm
Width: 133 mm
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Method of acquisition: Bequeathed
(1950)
by
Riches, Thomas Henry
Circa 1816 - 1818
One of a series of 12 designs.
Grey wash
Watercolour
Indian ink
Support composed of paper
Watercolour : Pen, Indian ink, grey wash and watercolour on paper
Accession number: PD.17-1950
Primary reference Number: 17513
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Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Paintings, Drawings and Prints
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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2022)
"Satan addressing his potentates"
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Accession Number: P.396-1985
Accession Number: P.455-1985
Accession Number: P.153-1948
Accession Number: C.2823.26-1928
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