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- Benjamin
West
- Foremost
American Painter
- Uncommon
Autograph Letter Signed
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 Benjamin
West (1738-1820). American Painter. Noted
as the first American painter to paint figures in historical
scenes. In 1772 appointed official historical painter of King
George III. His pupils in London were Washington Allston, John
Trumbull, Gilbert Stuart, Samuel F.B. Morse, and John Singleton
Copley. He was President of the Royal Academy which he helped
found.
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- Very Nice Autograph Letter Signed,
one page, large octavo, February
22, 1812, Newman Street [London]. Reads in part: "On
account of the low condition of Mrs. West's health, I postponed
until this time my answer through your hands, to the Master Warden
-and the Fellows at Dulwick College, respecting my dining with
them to morrow- in hopes that Mrs. West's heath might permit
me having the gratification of being of the party to dinner,
with these gentlemen. But the being from home on an evening as
Mrs. West is at present will not permit of my absence you will
therefore make my respects and thanks to Master Warden, and Fellows,
how I am at present situated - or I would have the honour to
wait on them… Yours with sincerity Benjm. West".
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- Boldly written in dark ink, with exceptional
clarity, tipped to a larger leaf. A very desirable letter and
fine example. In very good condition. $2,500.
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