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Linnell, John, 1792-1882

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1792 - 1882

Biography

John Linnell (1792-1882), English landscape and portrait painter and engraver.

Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:

William Blake collection

 Collection
Call Number: GEN MSS 914
Abstract:

The collection consists of documents, correspondence, and drawings by the English artist William Blake and his colleague John Linnell. Included are business and financial documents covering the relationship between Blake and Linnell, a letter from Blake to Linnell, two drawings by Blake, and a portrait of Blake by Linnell. The items were acquired by the library between 1941 and 1973.

Dates: 1780-1957, bulk 1780-1834

John Linnell letter to Albin Martin, 1853 February 20

 Item — Box 2, Folder: Linnell 1
Call Number: MSS 84
Scope and Contents:

Letter is in pieces.

Dates: 1853 February 20

John Linnell letter to Albin Martin, 1856 November 17

 Item — Box 2, Folder: Linnell 2
Call Number: MSS 84
Scope and Contents:

Letter is in pieces.

Dates: 1856 November 17

Tracings of illustrations by William Blake for Dante's Divina Commedia.

 Collection
Call Number: GEN MSS 1396
Abstract:

The collection consists of a series of tracings by John Linnell of 99 of the 102 drawings made by William Blake to illustrate Dante's Divina Commedia.

Dates: 1831

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Type
Archival Object 2
Collection 2
 
Subject
Artists -- Great Britain -- 19th century 2
Correspondence 2
Account books -- England -- 19th century 1
Artists -- Great Britain -- 18th century 1
Drawings (visual works) -- England -- 18th century 1