William blake was an 18th-century english poet, artist, and visionary. He is considered a seminal figure in the romantic movement. William blake (28 november 1757 †12 august 1827) was an english poet, painter and printmaker.

Blake’s technique was to produce his text and design on a copper plate with an impervious liquid. The plate was then dipped in acid so that the text and design remained in relief. The complete poetry and prose of william blake, ed. To the william blake archive newsletter.