How Did William Blake's Influence His Work?

William Blake was a 19th century poet and artist who now is regarded as a seminal figure of the romantic age. His work and art has influenced countless writers and artists throughout the years. Blake is even labeled as a “magical” writer and an “original” thinker. Although during his own time period, this artistic genius went wildly unnoticed. Born in 1757 in London, England, William Blake began writing at a young age. He claimed to have his first “vision” of a tree full of angels, at only the age of 10 years old. He studied engraving and learned to love Gothic art, which he incorporated in his own unique works of art. A misunderstood poet, artist, and visionary throughout most of his life. Although, Blake found some admirers late in his life and he has been immensely influential since his death in 1827. Blake was born on November 28th, 1757, in the Soho District in London, England. His education was brief as he mostly received his education from his mother. The Bible and religion had an early and profound …show more content…
He also began preparing himself for his long-term career as a painter, that same year he was admitted to the Royal Academy of Art’s School Design, where he eventually began to exhibit and show the world his works of art in 1780. William Blake’s artistic energies really began to branch out at that point and he privately published his Poetical Sketches (1783), a collection of poetry that he had written of his past 14 years. In August 1782, Blake married a woman named Catherine Sophia Butcher, who was illiterate. The newlywed was taught by her husband how to read, write, draw and color. He also helped her learn how to experience visions, as he did. Catherine believed strongly in her husband’s visions and in vibrant mind, and she supported everything he did. Right up to his death 45 years