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George III Resuming Royal Power in 1789

Benjamin West

1789

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Romanticism 18th Century

Dominant colour

George III Resuming Royal Power in 1789 is a 1789 ink by Benjamin West, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Benjamin West
When & what style?: 1789 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This painting is called George III Resuming Royal Power in 1789. It was made around the time of this event, which is interesting because it shows the artist's focus on current events. The artist, Benjamin West, was American, but this painting is about a British king. You can learn more about this style of art at the National Gallery of Art, Washington.