The Circle of the Lustful: Francesca da Rimini (Dante, Inferno, Canto V)
The Circle of the Lustful: Francesca da Rimini (Dante, Inferno, Canto V)

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The Circle of the Lustful: Francesca da Rimini (Dante, Inferno, Canto V)

William Blake, 1757–1827; born and died London, England
x1969-4

Information

Title
The Circle of the Lustful: Francesca da Rimini (Dante, Inferno, Canto V)
Maker
William Blake
Medium
engraving
Dimensions
plate: 27.8 x 35.2 cm (10 15/16 x 13 7/8 in.) sheet: 36.3 x 45.7 cm. (14 5/16 x 18 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Lessing J. Rosenwald
Object Number
x1969-4
Inscription
inscribed in pencil, bottom right of plate: restrike from copper plate in my collection. August 1968. Lessing J. Rosenwald
Culture
European
Type
prints

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