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Works of Art can only be produc'd in Perfection where the Man is either in Affluence or is Above the Care of it.

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William Blake
Age: 69 †
Born: 1757
Born: November 28
Died: 1827
Died: August 12
Collector
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Graphic Artist
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Painter
Philosopher
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London
England
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