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Sir James Stewart
1779-1849
Cavalry Charge
Pen and brown ink over graphite on paper.
8 7/16 x 13 inches (213 x 330 mm)
Purchased as the gift of Mrs. Robert H. Charles.
1970.11:33
Notes:
Lithograph signed "Col Stewart" of a similar subject showing cavalry charging into battle, at the British Museum (1874-7-11-1030; 6 1/16 x 11 3/16 inches).
Inscription:
Inscribed in graphite, "Col. Stewart".
Provenance:
Estate of Benjamin West (1738-1820); by descent; Harry Margary, the great-grandson of Maria West (daughter of Raphael Lamar West, and granddaughter of Benjamin West); Thos. Agnew and Sons, Ltd., London; from whom purchased 60 drawings, 17 June 1964, and 197 drawings, 15 February 1965, by M. Knoedler and Co., Inc.; from whom purchased 257 drawings by the Morgan Library in 1970.
Associated names:
Charles, Robert H., Mrs., donor.
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