Image not available
Walford Graham Robertson
1866-1948
I thought Love lived in the hot sunshine ...
19th century?
Black ink and ink wash over graphite, on tissue glued to paper.
12 9/16 x 9 5/8 inches (320 x 246 mm)
Bequest of Gordon N. Ray, 1987.
1986.2359
Notes:
Title from item.
Drawing illustrating the poem "William Bond" by William Blake.
Initialed "GR" at lower right.
Inscription:
With the two final stanzas of Blake's poem incorporated into the design with two tablets at top.
Provenance:
From the library of Gordon N. Ray.
Summary:
Drawing shows winged Eros with a torch standing in the doorway of a crude barn; a man and woman huddle together inside at left, while two children kneel together at right, in front of a shepherd who stands by the door with his head resting against his hand.
Catalog link:
Artist page:
Century:
Classification:
Department: