1815
oil
canvas
From the collection of National Galleries Scotland
Sir Benjamin West (1738 - 1820) is a 1815 oil by George Watson, a British Romanticism work, held at National Galleries Scotland.
This painting is a portrait of an older man. He is wearing a dark robe over a light-colored shirt and has white hair. The background is a muted color, and there are some indistinct figures behind him. The man's face is serious, and he is looking directly at the viewer. His robe is draped over his shoulders, and his hands are resting on the back of a chair. This painting is a good example of the work of George Watson.
George Watson (20 October 1766 – 24 August 1837) was a Scottish portrait painter and the first president of the Royal Scottish Academy.
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