Painter Benjamin West was an important figure in art history, as he was born in what later became the United States in 1738 and was reaching his creative peak just as the Revolutionary War broke out. As such, he is regarded as one of the first significant painters to focus on American history as his subject. This comprehensive biography of West is a must-read for art lovers.
| ISBN: | 9781776580873 |
| Publication date: | 1st July 2014 |
| Author: | Galt, John |
| Publisher: | The Floating Press |
| Format: | Ebook (Epub) |