The Poems of Thomas Gray; Design 55; 'The Bard.'; William Blake; 1757-1827; British; between 1797 and 1798; Watercolor with pen and black ink; graphite and gouache on moderately thick; slightly textured; cream wove paper with inlaid letterpress page; Sheet: 16 1/2 x 12 3/4 inches (41.9 x 32.4 cm); armor; bard; beard; crown (costume component); feather; horse (animal); knights (landholders); lance; leaf; literary theme; man; men; religious and mythological subject; robe; ropes; spear; text; trees; vines; women