William Blake

Biography

William Blake was born on November 28, 1757, in London on Broadwick Street. He spent his entire life in London, where he also died on August 12, 1827, in the Charing Cross area. Blake was an English poet, artist, engraver, and philosopher. Additionally, he worked as an illustrator, lithographer, draftsman, sculptor, theologian, writer, librettist, collector, and arts organizer. His work belongs to the era of Romanticism and Victorian fairy tale painting. The primary genres Blake worked in include allegory, religious painting, religious art, mythological, and historical painting. Among his notable works are "The Marriage of Heaven and Hell," "Songs of Innocence and of Experience," "Jerusalem," "Vala, or The Four Zoas," the poem "Milton," and "The Great Architect." Blake is considered an important figure in the history of poetry and visual arts of the Romantic period. Although he was almost unrecognized during his lifetime, his contribution to art remains significant.