The Life, Studies And Works Of Benjamin West, Esquire

By John Galt

Book Overview

The Life, Studies And Works Of Benjamin West, Esquire is a biographical book written by John Galt. The book is a detailed account of the life and works of Benjamin West, an American-born painter who became the second president of the Royal Academy in London. The book provides an in-depth analysis of West's early life, his artistic training, and his rise to fame as a portrait painter. It also covers his time in London, where he became a prominent figure in the art world and was commissioned to paint many important historical scenes. The book includes numerous illustrations of West's paintings, as well as personal anecdotes and insights into his creative process. Overall, The Life, Studies And Works Of Benjamin West, Esquire is a comprehensive look at the life and legacy of one of the most important painters of the 18th century.Full title: The Life, Studies, and Works of Benjamin West, Esq. President of the Royal Academy of London Composed from Materials Furnished by Himself By John Galt, Esq.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1419169963
• ISBN13: 9781419169960
• Release Date: June 2004
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 0.76 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 7.6" x 9.2"