Calling Card for Mr. George Cumberland
Calling Card for Mr. George Cumberland
Calling Card for Mr. George Cumberland
Calling Card for Mr. George Cumberland

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Calling Card for Mr. George Cumberland,

1827

William Blake, 1757–1827; born and died London, England
2010-139

Information

Title
Calling Card for Mr. George Cumberland
Dates

1827

Maker
William Blake
Medium
Engraving
Dimensions
plate: 3.5 x 8.1 cm. (1 3/8 x 3 3/16 in.) sheet: 15.9 x 10.2 cm. (6 1/4 x 4 in.)
Credit Line
Bequest of Charles A. Ryskamp
Object Number
2010-139
Place Made

Europe, England, London

Inscription
Inscribed in plate, center: Mr. Cumberland Inscribed and dated in plate, lower left corner: W Blake inv & sc: / A AE 70 1827
Reference Numbers
Binyon 135; Russell 36
Culture
British, European
Type
prints, engravings, calling cards
Materials
printing ink, wove paper
Techniques
engraving (printing process)
Subject
angels, nudes, men, figures (representations), women, clouds

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