Two studies for 'The Death of Nelson'

細節

Benjamin West, P.R.A. (Springfield, Pennsylvania 1738-1820 London )
Two studies for 'The Death of Nelson'
black and white chalk on grey oatmeal paper, watermark fleur-de-lys
15 1/8 x 10 ¼ in. (38.5 x 26 cm.); and Three studies for medallions, pen and brown ink, 7 7/8 x 12 ¼ in.
(3)

來源

iii) The artist, and by descent to
Mrs Claire Francis; Christie's, London, 14 March 1967, lot 37.

拍品專文

These drawings are studies for soldiers on the ship in the The Death of Nelson (Walker Art Gallery, Liverpool). Painted in 1806, it was engraved as a companion to West's hugely successful Death of General Wolfe.

We are grateful to Allen Staley for his help in preparing this catalogue entry.

Two studies for 'The Death of Nelson'

拍品專文

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