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St Paul’s Cathedral, London

Romantic great’s final work projected on the historic dome

William Blake was an artist, activist and poet who remained largely underappreciated when he died in 1827. Nevertheless, he had created some of the most enduring works of the Romantic era. It wasn’t until the centenary of Blake’s death that his work was given due recognition

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