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Study for the figure of Christ, disputing with the Doctors
This drawing is a small ink study of the New Testament story wherein a young Christ debated with the senior scholars at the Temple of Jerusalem. West depicts Christ standing and pointing to a scroll while looking off the page to the right.
This drawing is one of a small collection of dr...
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| Collection: | Benjamin West Drawings (#3149) |
| Dimensions: | 19 x 28 cm 32.5 x 41.5 cm |
| Box Number: | Box 2 |
| Folder Number: | Folder 4 |
| Format: | Electronic |
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| Copyright: | Please contact Historical Society of Pennsylvania Rights and Reproductions (rnr@hsp.org) |
| Online Access: | https://digitallibrary.hsp.org/index.php/Detail/objects/12942 |
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This drawing is a small ink study of the New Testament story wherein a young Christ debated with the senior scholars at the Temple of Jerusalem. West depicts Christ standing and pointing to a scroll while looking off the page to the right. 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). |
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