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Benjamin West Esq.r Historical Painter to His Majesty: P.45-2014

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Titles

Benjamin West Esq.r Historical Painter to His Majesty

Maker(s)

Printmaker: Watson, Caroline
Publisher: Boydell, John
Painter: Stuart, Gabriel (After)

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (2014) by Alexander, David

Dating

18th Century
Production date: AD 1786

School or Style

British

Techniques used in production

Stipple

Identification numbers

Accession number: P.45-2014
Primary reference Number: 224580
Alexander (2014): 23

Audit data

Created: Wednesday 5 September 2018 Updated: Tuesday 26 March 2024

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Paintings, Drawings and Prints

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