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Benjamin West

by Henry Meyer, published by T. Cadell & W. Davies, after Sir Thomas Lawrence
stipple engraving, published 13 April 1813 (circa 1810)
15 7/8 in. x 12 1/8 in. (403 mm x 308 mm) paper size
Purchased with help from the Friends of the National Libraries and the Pilgrim Trust, 1966
Reference Collection
NPG D37688

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  • Benjamin West (1738-1820), History painter and President of the Royal Academy. Sitter associated with 43 portraits, Artist or producer associated with 39 portraits.

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  • T. Cadell & W. Davies (active 1795-1817), Publishers. Artist or producer associated with 236 portraits.
  • Sir Thomas Lawrence (1769-1830), Portrait painter, collector and President of the Royal Academy. Artist or producer associated with 696 portraits, Sitter in 25 portraits.
  • Henry Meyer (1782?-1847), Portrait painter and engraver. Artist or producer associated with 281 portraits.

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