George III Resuming Royal Power in 1789

c. 1789

Benjamin West

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Benjamin West

Artist, American, 1738 - 1820

This is a drawing of a gathering or ceremony. The composition includes a group of figures, some standing and some seated around a table-like structure. The figures are drawn in an outline style with minimal detail to their faces or clothing. The setting is suggested by oval shapes and swirling clouds in the background. The design gives the impression of a preliminary study capturing movement and layout.

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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Slatkin Galleries, New York; Paul Magriel, New York; Unidentified collector (AS, Lugt undescribed). John Davis Hatch [1907-1996], by 1976; acquired 1980 by the National Gallery of Art

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Bibliography

1976

  • Hatch, John Davis. 100 American Drawings: Loan Exhibition from the Collection of John Davis Hatch. London: Heim Gallery, 1976, no. 5.

Inscriptions

lower left on mount in pen and black ink by unknown hand: B.W; lower right on mount in pen and black ink by unknown hand: AS; center verso in pen and brown ink by unknown hand: A design for the picture which Mr. West painted of / His Majesty George the third resuming Royal Power in 1789 / Benj West

Wikidata ID

Q64537239

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