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Benjamin West's Family: The American President of the Royal Academy of Arts, Not a Quaker (1908) is a book written by Charles Henry Hart. The book provides a comprehensive account of the life and career of Benjamin West, an American artist who became the President of the Royal Academy of Arts in London. The author delves into the family background of Benjamin West, shedding light on his upbringing, education, and early influences. The book also explores West's artistic journey, from his early days as a portrait painter in Pennsylvania to his rise to fame in London, where he became a favorite…mehr

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Benjamin West's Family: The American President of the Royal Academy of Arts, Not a Quaker (1908) is a book written by Charles Henry Hart. The book provides a comprehensive account of the life and career of Benjamin West, an American artist who became the President of the Royal Academy of Arts in London. The author delves into the family background of Benjamin West, shedding light on his upbringing, education, and early influences. The book also explores West's artistic journey, from his early days as a portrait painter in Pennsylvania to his rise to fame in London, where he became a favorite of King George III. In addition, the author examines West's relationships with his family members, including his wife, children, and siblings. The book provides a fascinating insight into the life of one of America's most celebrated artists and his family, and is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of art, the American Revolution, and the cultural exchange between America and Britain during the 18th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.