Benjamin West
1738-1820
Medieval Knight on Horseback. Verso: Two studies of birds
10 9/16 x 6 7/16 inches (269 x 163 mm)
Black and white chalk, on heavy brown paper; verso: black chalk.
1970.11:262
Purchased as the gift of Mrs. Robert H. Charles.
Notes
This drawing may be related to the series of paintings of the history of Edward III that West painted for the King's Audience Chamber at Windsor Castle.
Associated names
Margary, Harry, former owner.
Charles, Robert H., Mrs., donor.
Charles, Robert H., Mrs., donor.
Bibliography
Kraemer, Ruth S. Drawings by Benjamin West and his son Raphael Lamar West. New York : Pierpont Morgan Library, 1975, no. 45.
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