William Blake - The Lamb and the Tyger

William Blake was born on November 28, 1757 in London, where he spent most of his life. His father was a successful London’s hosier. Blake was first educated at home, chiefly by his mother. His parents encouraged him to collect prints of Italian masters, and in 1767, Blake was sent to Henry Pars’ Drawing school. When he was 14 years old, Blake was apprenticed for seven years to a well-known engraver, James Basire.

During those years Blake spent most of his free time in reading and trying his hand in poetry. He was familiar with Greek and Latin literature, the Bible, and Milton. After studies at the Royal Academy of Arts, Blake started to produce watercolors and engrave illustrations for magazines. His only formal education was in art. Gothic art and architecture influenced him deeply.

At age of 24, Blake married Catherine Boucher, the daughter of market gardener. She was then illiterate, but Blake taught her to read and to help him in his engraving and printing. Later on, together with his wife and younger brother, he opened a print shop.

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