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The Messengers Tell Job of His Misfortunes

William Blake

English, 1757–1827

The Messengers Tell Job of His Misfortunes

1825

Portfolio Illustrations of the Book of Job
Medium Engraving on chine collé on cream wove paper
Dimensions Chine: 8 1/8 x 6 3/16 in. (20.6 x 15.7 cm) Plate: 8 9/16 x 6 3/4 in. (21.8 x 17.1 cm) Sheet: 20 x 13 9/16 in. (50.8 x 34.4 cm)
Object Number 2007.8.1.5
Acquisition Gift of the Manton Art Foundation in memory of Sir Edwin and Lady Manton, 2007
Status Off View

Image Caption

William Blake, The Messengers Tell Job of His Misfortunes, 1825, Engraving on chine collé on cream wove paper. Clark Art Institute, gift of the Manton Art Foundation in memory of Sir Edwin and Lady Manton, 2007.8.1.5

Select Bibliography

Clarke, Jay, ed. Landscape, Innovation, and Nostalgia: The Manton Collection of British Art. Williamstown, MA: The Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute, 2012.

Provenance

Sale, Parke-Bernet Galleries, New York, 13 Mar. 1971, no. 129, sold to Manton; Sir Edwin A. G. Manton, New York (1971–d. 2005); Manton Family Art Foundation (2005–2007, given to the Clark); Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute, 2007

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