Benjamin West
1788
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
1788
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Benjamin West is a 1788 ink by Thomas Holloway, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This is a black-and-white portrait of a serious-looking man in his 50s or 60s. He wears a white wig, a dark coat with a high collar, and a pin on his chest. His hands rest on a draped surface, and a faint cityscape appears in the background. The print is labeled "Benjamin West Esq., President of the Royal Academy and Historical Painter to His Majesty," which hints at his importance. The artist used fine lines to capture textures like the wig and coat. Look up etching to see how artists create detailed prints like this one.
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