Nevertheless, in 2007 he turned to the experts Tate Gallery to study the engravings - and then to ascertain their authenticity. Presumably engraving dated 1790-mi years, experts say, they are very well preserved, as had long been in the book and not exposed to light.

According to head of British art gallery Tate Britain British Alison Smith (Alison Smith), despite the small size (size of prints is approximately 10 centimeters) of their artistic value is so high that they can rightly be considered the best works of Blake as an artist.

In the life of William Blake's talent as a draftsman little appreciated and even now he is known primarily as a poet. The newly acquired prints Tate will present at the exhibition, which is scheduled for July 2010.