Thomas Butts, Jr.; William Blake

The artistic collaboration and patronage documented between Thomas Butts, Jr. and William Blake reflects activity spanning the period 1728 to 1806. The works associated with this entity consist exclusively of prints, primarily documenting subjects derived from religious and literary sources.

Six prints are currently represented in institutional collections. Notable among the documented works are the spiritual image Christ Trampling Satan and four cataloged examples of the dramatic subject Lear and Cordelia, potentially representing distinct states or multiple impressions held within the archive. These Thomas Butts, Jr.; William Blake prints are preserved in the collection of the National Gallery of Art, establishing the historical documentation of their output.

The institutional presence of these images ensures their status as museum-quality works available for study. Through these holdings, many of these historical artifacts are accessible as downloadable artwork, often falling into the public domain, providing researchers worldwide access to high-quality prints for non-commercial use.