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Catherine
really helped
her husband
William Blake
did a lot for his sake
loved him
like him
she created
mated
for life
even shared heaven
a true helpmate
till the very end
On his deathbed, Blake drew a picture of
Catherine as his last work,
stating "you have ever been an
angel
to me".
Throughout
her husband's uneven career, Catherine not only took an active role
in the production of William's engravings and illuminated books; she
also ran the household finances and offered strong practical
support. William's friend J.
T. Smith said
that Blake "allowed her, to the last moment of
his practice, to take off his proof impressions and print his
works, which she did most carefully." Catherine's role in colouring
at least some of William's illuminated books has been wide, although
her hand is usually attributed to some of the more clumsily rendered
passages. Her work as a printer is held in higher regard.
(Wikipedia)
