Blake's Printed PaintingsAmong William Blakes (17571827) most widely recognized and highly regarded works as an artist are twelve color printed drawings, or monoprints, conceived and executed in 1795. This book investigates these masterworks, explaining Blakes techniqueone he essentially reinvented, unaware of 17th century precursorsto show that these works were produced as paintings, and played a crucial role in Blakes development as a painter. Using material and historical