New Blake Art At Tate

The Observer reports that extraordinary pictures that emphasise the challenging nature of William Blake's art have come to light for the first time during preparations for a new Tate Britain display of his work. The full force of the poet, painter and printmaker's disturbing vision runs throughout this series of eight colour printed images, none of which has been shown in public before. It seems that Blake, who was born 250 years ago this month and whose poem 'Jerusalem' is today the lyric to Britain's best-loved hymn, first created the works as part of three of his famous illuminated poetry books, The First Book of Urizen, The Book of Thel and The Marriage of Heaven and Hell. The fresh evidence of Blake's strange imaginative powers is likely to prove the main draw in the special display. (For full source and full article click the Headline). Irish Art