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Comus with his Revelers (Illustration to Milton's "Comus")

William Blake (English, 1757–1827)
about 1815

Medium/Technique Pen and watercolor on paper
Dimensions Sheet: 15.6 x 12.3 cm (6 1/8 x 4 13/16 in. )
Mount: 16.6 x 13.4 cm (6 9/16 x 5 1/4 in.)
Credit Line Gift of Mrs. John L. Gardner and George N. Black
Accession Number90.119
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsWatercolors

Catalogue Raisonné Butlin 528 (1)
DescriptionA starlight masque; Comus holds the enchanting cup
ProvenanceThomas Butts (1757-1845), England; sold Foster's, June 29, 1853, no. 98; C.J. Strange;B. Quaritch, Boston; purchased 28 April 1890