The Marriage of Heaven and Hell, by William Blake

An image of Book/Print. The Marriage of Heaven and Hell. Page 5. Blake, William (British, 1757-1827). Relief etching, hand colouring and colour printing. Coloured ink and watercolour on paper, vellum binding with gilt decoration, height 202 mm, width 132 mm, circa 1808.

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Book/Print. The Marriage of Heaven and Hell. Page 5. Blake, William (British, 1757-1827). Relief etching, hand colouring and colour printing. Coloured ink and watercolour on paper, vellum binding with gilt decoration, height 202 mm, width 132 mm, circa 1808.

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Accession Number: P.123-1950
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Photographer name: Michael Jones
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Captured: 2012:03:28 14:16:25

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