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Illustration to the 'Divine Comedy' by Dante
William Blake, 1824–1827
6 illustrations, 1) The Mission of Virgil, 2) The Circle of the Lustful, 3) The Baffled Devils Fighting, 4) The Circle of the Traitors, 5) The Proud under their enormous Loads and 6) The Recording Angel.
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Title of artwork, date
Illustration to the 'Divine Comedy' by Dante, 1824–1827
Date supported
1919
Medium and material
Watercolour
Dimensions
34 x 24 cm
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