William BlakeBritish, 1757–1827The Discomfited Duellists
Can I see it?
Not on view at present
Where is “The Discomfited Duellists” now? Collection: National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C. Not on view at present. Checked September 29, 2026.
Washington, D.C., United States
It belongs to the collection, but is not on display at present.
- Checked
- In this state since
- Source
- The museum
Details
- Accession number
- 1943.3.1825
What it shows
In the catalog
Sources
- National Gallery of Art
- Image: National Gallery of Art — Museum open access
In the life of William Blake
The whole life1757–1782 · Residence
Broadwick Street
July 1782 – August 1782 · Residence
Battersea
18 August 1782
Marries Catherine Boucher
On 18 August 1782, at St Mary's Church, Battersea, Blake married Catherine Boucher, who was five years his junior; illiterate, she signed the marriage contract with an X. The marriage was successful, and Catherine became his “partner in both life and work”, working as an engraver and colourist.
August 1782 – 1784 · Residence
Green Street
1784–1785 · Residence
Broadwick Street
1785–1791 · Residence
Poland Street
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