William Blake at the Ashmolean Until March 4, 2015

There are many great reasons to visit Oxford and I, for one, am sad I am unable to visit during this exhibit!  William Blake remains one of my favorite characters in the history of the book.  His creations are amazing and well worth exploring and trying to understand his particular genius.  

About the Exhibition

This major exhibition focuses on the extraordinary life and work of William Blake (1757–1827), printmaker, painter and revolutionary poet of the prophetic books. It examines his formation as an artist, apprenticeship as an engraver, and his maturity during the 1790s when he was at the height of his powers as both an artist and revolutionary poet. We also explore his influence on the young artist-printmakers who gathered around him in the last years of his life, including Samuel Palmer, George Richmond and Edward Calvert.

One of the most popular English artists, William Blake is still one of the least understood. His radical politics were reflected in his extraordinary technical innovations, especially in the field of printmaking and the illuminated book. This exhibition brings together more than 90 of Blake’s most celebrated works and offers new insights into his remarkable originality and influence.

Of course there is a book associated with the exhibit.