BlakeÒ€ℒs technique was to produce his text and design on a copper plate with an impervious liquid. The plate was then dipped in acid so that the text and design remained in relief. William blake (28 november 1757 Ò€ 12 august 1827) was an english poet, painter and printmaker.

The complete poetry and prose of william blake, ed. To the william blake archive newsletter. William blake was an 18th-century english poet, artist, and visionary. He is considered a seminal figure in the romantic movement.