Benjamin West
1738-1820
The Death of Epaminondas (?)
3 13/16 x 5 3/8 inches (97 x 136 mm)
Black chalk on laid paper.
1970.11:76
Purchased as the gift of Mrs. Robert H. Charles.
Notes
May have been a preparatory drawing for, "The Death of Epaminondas," a painting West executed for the King's apartment. The painting is now located at Kensington Palace.
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. 7, repr.
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Century Drawings
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