This is one of five listed fine art prints of William Blake’s 1808 series of water color illustrations to John Milton’s 1667 poem, “Paradise Lost,” a rendering of the biblical story of the Fall of Man–the temptation of Adam and Eve by Satan and their expulsion from the Garden of Eden. This particular portfolio originally contained nine illustration prints owned by the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, and was published by Studio Publications, New York, in 1947.
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This is one of five listed fine art prints of William Blake’s 1808 series of water color illustrations to John Milton’s 1667 poem, “Paradise Lost,” a rendering of the biblical story of the Fall of Man–the temptation of Adam and Eve by Satan and their expulsion from the Garden of Eden. This particular portfolio originally contained nine illustration prints owned by the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, and was published by Studio Publications, New York, in 1947.
- Vintage William Blake Print Temptation Of Eve Paradise Lost Illustr 1947 MFA Boston 4-5
- Bottom caption: TEMPTATION OF EVE, WILLIAM BLAKE (1757-1827). Illustrations to “Paradise Lost”. Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.
- Portfolio cover flap reads: An American Studio Book published by Studio Publications, New York, London, Copyright 1947, The Studio Publications Inc., New York, N. Y.
- This particular portfolio derives from the Butts set of original paintings, acquired by the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
- Prints are in portrait orientation
- Each full print measures 13” wide x 17” high with borders
- Print image measures 10-5/8” wide x 13-3/8” high
- Top and side borders each measure 1-1/8”; bottom border measures 2-1/2”
- Vintage William Blake “Paradise Lost” prints all in very good condition with light foxing along the bottom edge, from bottom center to bottom right corner, as shown in pics. Signs of light age discoloration, handling, and storage. These prints have never been framed. Beautiful vintage biblical art prints of William Blake’s 1808 water color illustrations to “Paradise Lost”, John Milton’s classic 1667 poem of the Fall of Man–the temptation of Adam and Eve, and their expulsion from the Garden of Eden.
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Buyer pays $14.00 flat shipping from Saginaw, Michigan 48604, lower 48 states ONLY. **Two or more of ANY unframed, rollable prints in our shop ship for free in same tube. Contact us prior to purchase for instructions and further info.** USPS-PM-SMT-26x6x6-1-0
SNP-2022 (00337, 38, 36, 18, 61)
2022-01-24-01D
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