Raphael Lamar West
1769-1850
Four Studies for an Execution. Verso: Two Studies of a kneeling figure
9 7/16 x 8 inches (239 x 203 mm)
Pen and brown ink, on paper.
1970.11:178
Purchased as the gift of Mrs. Robert H. Charles.
Notes
Watermark: coat of arms with fleur-de-lis surmounted by crown.
This drawing may have been done in preparation for the drawing in the Morgan's collection, "Study for an Execution (Cain Slaying Abel?)," 1970.11.51.
This drawing may have been done in preparation for the drawing in the Morgan's collection, "Study for an Execution (Cain Slaying Abel?)," 1970.11.51.
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. 232.
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