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From printed books to botanical art, the V&A collection...
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From printed books to botanical art, the V&A collection includes a wide variety of illustration from the fifteenth century to the present day. Original artworks showcase the design process and include sketchbooks, drawings, manuscripts, proofs and printing blocks, and a growing collection of digital art. Read more.
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Drawing. Brief description. Preliminary sketch for the line Engraving 'Glad Day' by William Blake. Physical description. Sketch showing a naked figure with outstrectched arms. There is drawing on both sides of the sheet, one side showing the front and the other showing the back of the figure. Dimensions.
1 lis 2014 · The roughly 800 drawings included in it, dating from the 15th century to 1900, are top quality and by some of the most famous artists of the Dutch and Flemish schools, such as Peter Paul Rubens...
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