The Complaint, and the Consolation; or, Night Thoughts
William Blake
(English, 1757–1827)
Edward Young
(English, 1683–1765)
Robert Noble
(English, active about 1800)
Richard Edwards
(English, active 1792–1800)
1797
Place of PublicationLondon, England
Medium/TechniqueIllustrated book with 43 engravings
DimensionsOverall: 43.1 x 34.2 x 2.2 cm (16 15/16 x 13 7/16 x 7/8 in.)
Credit LineMuseum Purchase
Accession numberBR1545a
On View
Not on viewClassificationsIllustrated books
Collections
London: R. Noble, for R. Edwards, 1797
ProvenanceWilliam Bell Scott (1811-1890, painter and poet; his bookplate, and inscription on title "William B. Scott. 5 March 1849."); Edwin John Ellis (1848-1916, poet, painter, and Blake scholar; his inscription on title "Edwin John Ellis. 1879."); Mr. Carrington, from whom purchased by MFA Library, 1919; accessioned by Print Dept., 1933.
