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Lawrence, Thomas, 1769-1830 Engraving of Benjamin West

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08878.0833 Author/Creator: Lawrence, Thomas, 1769-1830 Place Written: s.l. Type: Engraving Signed Date: circa 1830 Pagination: 1 print : b&w ; Order a Copy

One engraving of Benjamin West dated circa 1830. Standing portrait of West based on a painting by Thomas Lawrence.

West, Benjamin, 1738-1820
Dick, A.L., fl. 1830
Lawrence, Thomas, 1769-1830

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