American School
18th century
Two Designs for an Ornament. Verso: Sketch of a sculpture of an eagle on a base.
14 3/8 x 14 7/8 inches (365 x 379 mm)
Pen and black ink over black chalk, on paper; verso: graphite.
1970.11:154
Purchased as the gift of Mrs. Robert H. Charles.
Inscriptions/Markings
Inscribed in pen and brown ink, "Mr. ["r" superscript] Hamilton". Various inscriptions in pen and brown ink concerning the execution of the design.
Associated names
Margary, Harry, former owner.
Bibliography
Kraemer, Ruth S. Drawings by Benjamin West and his son Raphael Lamar West. New York : Pierpont Morgan Library, 1975, no. 266.
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Century Drawings
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