Papers, 1762-1829.

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Papers, 1762-1829.

This collection contains various papers and five letters owned by painter, Benjamin West. Most notable are a catalog written in his own hand of works in his private collection, a published catalog raisonne of West's works auctioned off in 1829, and a published description and critical assessment of his painting, "Christ Healing the Sick in the Temple."

1 box : ill. ; 36x46x8 cm.

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SNAC Resource ID: 8325716

Winterthur Library

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West, Benjamin, 1738-1820

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American-born artist who was a charter member of the Royal Academy. From the description of ADS, 1819 November 12 : Kings Warehouse Customs, London. (Copley Press, J S Copley Library). WorldCat record id: 16853753 American historical painter. From the description of Autograph letter signed : London, to "Sir", a gentleman with whose family his "friend and Relation Joshua Gilpin" is forming a connection in marriage, 1800 Jun. 10. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 2705...

Robinson, John, 1909-

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