2-721-808 - The Print Collector/Heritage Images

'B. West', (1738-1820), 1830. Benjamin West (1738-1820) British North American painter of famous historical scenes, entirely self-taught he gained patronage, toured Europe, settled in London, impressed King George III and was largely responsible for the launch of the Royal Academy. From "Biographical Illustrations", by Alfred Howard. [Thomas Tegg, R. Griffin and Co., J. Cumming, London, Glasgow and Dublin, 1830]