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Benjamin West: 1844

Object information

Awaiting location update

Titles

Benjamin West

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Downman, John

Entities

Categories

Notes

History note: The artist; bequeathed to his only daughter, Mrs Isabella Cloe Benjamin; acquired by the Hon. George Neville, later Neville Granville, Dean of Windsor, c. 1825; by descent to Mrs Maitland; Lady Longmore; 2nd Series bt. from Lady Longmore in 1936 for the Museum by two anonymous Friends of the Fitzwilliam and by the N.A.C.F.

Measurements and weight

Height: 240 mm
Width: 188 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1936-10) by Anonymous

Dating

Production date: AD 1777 : Watermark.

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Watercolour
White chalk
Black chalk
Red chalk

Components of the work

Support composed of laid paper

Techniques used in production

Drawing (image-making) : Black, red and white chalk, with stump and watercolour on laid paper, attached to mount sheet

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: partially obliterated

  • Text: Mr West 1777
  • Location: On book, lower right
  • Method of creation: Graphite?
  • Text: 13 / Vol 2
  • Location: Mount, upper right
  • Method of creation: Graphite
  • Text: Benjamin West Esqr. 1777 / The great Historical Painter / my most beloved Teacher
  • Location: Mount, lower right
  • Method of creation: Brown ink

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: 1844
Primary reference Number: 15282
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 18 December 2023 Last processed: Monday 18 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Paintings, Drawings and Prints

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