Benjamin West
1738-1820
The Crucifixion
12 13/16 x 23 inches (325 x 585 mm)
Black chalk with pen and brown ink, on three pieces of oatmeal paper originally pinned together by the artist.
1970.11:56
Purchased as a gift of Mrs. Robert H. Charles.
Notes
This drawing can be related to a large, many figured composition of the Crucifixion, that West began late in his life.
Inscriptions/Markings
Inscribed in black chalk on verso, "Feby ["y" superscript]-5th ["th" superscript]-1814".
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. 104, repr.
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Century Drawings
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