Ox sketch, 1787

This drawing depicts an ox presented to King George III on New Year's Day by George Greville, second Earl of Warwick. According to West's measurments the ox stands six feet tall and ten feet long.

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

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Main Author: Benjamin West, 1730-1813 (Creator)
Collection:Benjamin West Drawings (#3149)
Date:1787
Dimensions:34 x 21.5 cm
45 x 33 cm
Box Number:Box 3
Folder Number:Folder 6
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/12967
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Summary: This drawing depicts an ox presented to King George III on New Year's Day by George Greville, second Earl of Warwick. According to West's measurments the ox stands six feet tall and ten feet long.

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).