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A seated figure receiving an offering
A seated figure receiving an offering is a drawing by the Baroque artist Benjamin West. It dates from 1738 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. A drawing depicts a group of six figures in a rocky, shadowy setting.
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Overview
A drawing depicts a group of six figures in a rocky, shadowy setting.
Subject & Meaning
A seated figure, holding a staff on a raised platform, is surrounded by others who stand or kneel, possibly presenting an offering or gift.
Technique & Style
The drawing features rough, expressive lines and pronounced light and dark shading, creating a sense of depth in the scene.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Benjamin West (October 10, 1738 – March 11, 1820) was an American-born British painter who specialised in history painting, creating such works as The Death of Nelson, The Death of General Wolfe, the Treaty of Paris,…
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