November 28, 1757-August 12, 1827

Romanticism/artist: Blake William

British poet, engraver, and painter
He combined poetic and pictorial genius to explore important issues in politics, religion, and psychology. From his earliest years he saw visions such as trees full of angels. In August 1782 Blake married Catherine Bouche. After his father died he set up a paint shop next door to the family hosiery shop with a partner.In 1787 his younger brother and pupil Robert died; thereafter William claimed that Robert communicated with him in visions and guided him. In 1824 his health began to weaken, and he died singing on Aug. 12, 1827.