Benjamin West
1738-1820
The Orders of St. Michael and the Holy Ghost. Verso: Naval trophy
4 7/8 x 6 1/2 inches (124 x 165 mm)
Black chalk on paper.
1970.11:139
Purchased as the gift of Mrs. Robert H. Charles.
Notes
Watermark: Pro Patria.
Inscriptions/Markings
Inscribed in black chalk by the artist, "order of St Michael / order of Holy Ghost". Inscribed on verso in pen and brown ink, "To Mr West".
Associated names
Margary, Harry, former owner.
Charles, Robert H., Mrs., donor.
Charles, Robert H., Mrs., donor.
Bibliography
Kraemer, Ruth S. Drawings by Benjamin West and his son Raphael Lamar West. New York : Pierpont Morgan Library, 1975, no. 209.
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Century Drawings
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