King David

This small, undated drawing is a sketch, executed in pen, of the Biblical King David. In West's depiction, King David is seated atop a wall and looking to the distance with a lyre on his lap. 

This drawing is one of a small collection of drawings created by American-born artist...

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Main Author: Benjamin West, 1730-1813 (Creator)
Collection:Benjamin West Drawings (#3149)
Dimensions:12 x 15 cm
22 x 25 cm
Box Number:Box 2
Folder Number:Folder 2
Format: Electronic
Copyright:Please contact Historical Society of Pennsylvania Rights and Reproductions (rnr@hsp.org)
Online Access:https://digitallibrary.hsp.org/index.php/Detail/objects/12933
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Summary: This small, undated drawing is a sketch, executed in pen, of the Biblical King David. In West's depiction, King David is seated atop a wall and looking to the distance with a lyre on his lap. 

This drawing is one of a small collection of drawings created by American-born artist Benjamin West (1738-1820) during his career in London (circa 1765-circa 1819).