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Which artists did John Linnell introduce to William Blake during his final years?
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William Blake
William Blake, oil on canvas by Thomas Phillips, 1807; in the National Portrait Gallery, London.
During his final years, the artist John Linnell introduced William Blake to several young painters who became his disciples and referred to themselves as "the Ancients." These artists included:
- George Richmond1
- Samuel Palmer1
- Edward Calvert1
These individuals were deeply inspired by Blake's work and reflected his artistic influence in their own creations.1