Canto II, Verse 471: P.565-1985 (2)

People, subjects and objects depicted

• Print
• Girl

Materials used in production

Black carbon ink

Components of the work

Support composed of paper
Plate Height 141 mm Width 86 mm
Sheet Height 227 mm Width 153 mm

Techniques used in production

Engraving
Etching

Inscription or legends present

• Text: Canto II. Verse 471
• Location: Plate lower centre
• Method of creation: Printed
• Type: Title

• Text: Maria Flaxman inv. & del.
• Location: Plate lower left corner
• Method of creation: Printed
• Type: Signature

• Text: W. Blake sculp
• Location: Plate lower right corner
• Method of creation: Printed
• Type: Signature

• Text: Publish'd May 1. 1803 by Cadell & Davies Strand
• Location: Plate lower centre
• Method of creation: Printed
• Type: Address

• Text: Look what a fine morning it is. Insects, / Birds, & Animals, are all enjoying existence.
• Location: Plate lower centre
• Method of creation: Printed
• Type: Title

References and bibliographic entries

• William Blake: catalogue of the Blake collection in the Fitzwilliam Museum Cambridge

Identification numbers

Accession number: P.565-1985 (2)
Primary reference Number: 898
Bentley: 471
Stable URI

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 3 August 2020 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Paintings, Drawings and Prints