Benjamin West P.R.A.
1775
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1775
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This print shows a man in a dark coat and white cravat, sitting with one arm resting on the chair and the other holding a rolled paper. His face is calm, and he wears a small chain around his neck. The background is plain, but a draped curtain or cloth hangs to the right. The text below names him as "Benjamin West E.S.Q., Historical Painter to His Majesty," suggesting he was a well-known artist. The print was made from an original painting, likely to share his portrait widely. Look up the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more works like this.
