Possessing an ethereal delicacy, at first seemingly naïve, but in actuality hinting at divine depths, William Blake’s paintings are truly visionary. But as respected as the English poet and painter ...

The Morning Comes (1793-1821), by William Blake. The Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge. William Blake’s Universe, the new (free) exhibition at the Fitzwilliam Museum in Cambridge, is a celebration of work ...

Through Nov. 30. Visit the museum’s website for hours and more information. The poem is famous, so we think we know it. But really, we only recognize the first stanza: “Tyger Tyger, burning bright, / ...

William Blake, "Albion rose" (“Glad Day” or “The Dance of Albion”) (1794–96), Engraving and etching, colour printed with hand colouring on paper (© The Trustees of the British Museum) CAMBRIDGE, ...

“Burning Bright” showcases the poet-artist’s inventive approaches and the vivid imagination that set him apart. Photo: Richard Caspole, Yale Cen Two iconic works kick off the show. Spread open in a ...

In 1966, I arrived at college to discover that William Blake had become the patron saint of a revolution. Students in those days confused the poet Blake with certain drawings he had made of leonine ...