Martin Butlin

The Blake collection at the Tate Gallery is the most representative selection of his work readily available to the public. It comprises all phases of his career and every kind of subject. It does not however include any of his illuminated books. More important, it must be remembered that Blake's work in the visual arts was only half his achievement, his poetry being one of the glories of English literature.

Si les portes de la perception étaient purifiées, chaque chose apparaîtrait à l'homme comme elle est, infinie.

Dans le temps des semailles, apprends ; dans le temps des moissons, enseigne ; en hiver, jouis.

La vérité, jamais ne peut être dite de telle manière qu’elle soit comprise et ne soit pas crue.

And Throughout all eternity
I forgive you
You forgive me
(William Blake, Broken Love)