Benjamin West (1738-1820) American-born British painter who settled in London in 1763. As a portrait painter he changed the tradition of representing sitters in classical costume, showing them in contemporary dress instead. Engraving 1830.
Benjamin West (1738-1820) American-born British painter who settled in London in 1763. As a portrait painter he changed the tradition of representing sitters in classical costume, showing them in contemporary dress instead. Engraving 1830.
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