Fertilization of Egypt, 1791. Creator: William Blake.

Fertilization of Egypt, 1791. Creator: William Blake.

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Fertilization of Egypt, 1791. The dog-headed god Anubis, seen from behind, stands with his legs astride the River Nile. Facing him a gowned, bearded, winged figure hovers over the water, arms outstretched, with a star parting the clouds above, and pyramids in the background. Pl. facing p.127, from "The Botanic Garden" by Erasmus Darwin, [London 1791]

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  1. William Blake, attributed to: British: Artist, painter, printmaker, illustrator, author, poet, publisher, engraverSearch Wikipedia for William Blake
After
  1. Henry Fuseli: Swiss; British: Artist, painter, authorSearch Wikipedia for Henry Fuseli
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  1. Erasmus Darwin: British; English: Physician, author, poetSearch Wikipedia for Erasmus Darwin
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  1. Engraving
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  1. 07/1423
  1. PL005491
  1. 07/1423
  1. 1210002416
  1. 3-101-335
  1. 3101335

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