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Archives of American Art
Benjamin West letter to Sir Francis Legatt Chantrey
Summary
- Collection ID:
- AAA.westbenj1
- Creators:
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West, Benjamin, 1738-1820
- Dates:
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1817 Apr 7
- Languages:
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English.
- Physical Description:
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1 Item
- Repository:
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
One page handwritten letter dated April 7, 1817 from Benjamin West to sculptor Sir Francis Legatt Chantrey (West gives his name as "Mr. Chantery"). West requests figures by Antonio Canova (1757-1822) for a Royal Academy exhibition. He also refers to works by Chantrey entered into the exhibition.
Biographical / Historical
Biographical / Historical
Benjamin West (1738-1820) was a portrait and history painter, London, England. Born in Pennsylvania. In 1763, he moved to London and opened his own studio. In 1772 he was appointed the court historical painter to King George III. Served as president of the Royal Academy, 1792-1815.
Administration
Existence and Location of Copies
Two transcriptions of the letter are included in folder - one handwritten in pencil and one typed on letterhead of Stalker & Boos, Inc., Antiquarians, Birmingham, Mich.
Existence and Location of Copies
Item has been digitized and is available on the Archives of American Art's website.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Provenance unknown.
Using the Collection
Conditions Governing Access
Use of original papers requires an appointment and is limited to the Archives' Washington, D.C., Research Center.
Keywords
| Keyword Terms | Keyword Types | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Sculptors | Occupation | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Chantrey, Francis Legatt, Sir, 1782-1841 | Personal Name | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Canova, Antonio, 1757-1822 | Personal Name | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Royal Academy of Arts (Great Britain) | Corporate Name | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
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