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Every man also gave him a piece of money Illustrations for the Book of Job
Draughtsman: Blake, William
History note: John Linnell (d. 1882); the Linnell Trustees; John Linnell sale, Christie's, 15 March 1918 (150), bt. by Messrs. Carfax for T.H. Riches (for 480 gns); Mrs T.H. Riches
Bequeathed 1935.
Height: 83 mm
Width: 111 mm
Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1950) by Riches, Thomas Henry
For plate 19.
Support composed of rice paper
Drawing : Graphite, Indian ink and grey washes on rice paper
Inscription present: the wrapper is made from two folded leaves of W. Hayley's 'Ballads', 1802, for which Blake made a number of engravings
Accession number: PD.45-1950
Primary reference Number: 17567
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Associated department:
Paintings, Drawings and Prints
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