William Blake's Late Patronage by John Linnell
Poet involved
What happened
In London, England, engraver and artist John Linnell became a key patron and friend to William Blake, commissioning works and providing financial support during Blake's later years at residences like Fountain Court.
Literary impact
Linnell's patronage sustained Blake through poverty, enabling completion of major projects like the 'Book of Job' illustrations and Dante series. This relationship validated Blake's genius among a younger generation, influencing the transmission of his techniques and ideas. It helped preserve his illuminated books and reinforced themes of prophetic endurance against material hardship in his final works.
Source: Wikipedia
