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This is my Beloved Son
This is my Beloved Son is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Benjamin West. It dates from 1802 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
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Overview
This is my Beloved Son is a lithograph created by Benjamin West in 1802.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a sorrowful figure in a long, wind-blown robe standing on a rocky shoreline, with a bird flying overhead. The figure's emotional state is conveyed through its downcast gaze and disheveled hair.
Technique & Style
The work exemplifies Romanticism, a style characterized by its emphasis on evoking emotion and drama. The use of a turbulent sky and choppy water adds to the overall sense of turmoil.
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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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