West, Benjamin, 1738 - 1820 (artist)
Person
Dates
- Existence: 1738 - 1820
Sphere of activity
President of the Royal Academy, elected in 1792, on death of Sir Joshua Reynolds. Refused a knighthood in the hope of a baronetcy but never offered.
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Item
Benjamin West to James Dunlop, 1817-06-13
Item
Reference Code: GBR/0271/GCPP Gamble 3/8/4
Scope and Contents
Letter (in sealed wrapper) in reply to an invitation to dinner
Dates:
1817-06-13