Benjamin West letter to Charles Willson Peale, 1783 June 15

Physical Details: Letter : 3 p. : handwritten ; 23 x 19 cm.

Sender: Benjamin West (1738-1820)

Recipient: Charles Willson Peale (1741-1827)

Description: Benjamin West discusses a full length portrait of Gen. George Washington.

Forms part of: Robert C. Graham collection of artists' letters, 1783-1935, bulk 1804-1877

Rights Statement: Current copyright status is undetermined

Citation: Benjamin West letter to Charles Willson Peale, 1783 June 15. Robert C. Graham collection of artists' letters, Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.

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Digital ID: 392

Subjects:

• Politicians
• Portrait painters
• Portraits
• Washington, George

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