West, Benjamin. (1738-1820) American portrait painter.
Admission Ticket to a Lecture at the Royal Academy Signed by Artist Benjamin West. Partially Printed Admission Ticket, approximately 2½ x 4", with the hand stamp of the "Royal Academy, London," n.d., circa 1813-1820. The ticket is for a lecture at the Royal Academy, and is signed by both Benjamin West and the sculptor William Theed. Benjamin West was the President of the Royal Academy (1792-1820), succeeding his friend Sir Joseph Reynolds to this post. An American-born, self taught painter, he established a studio in London after traveling abroad, and gained fame for his historical paintings, which led to his being appointed historical painter to the king (from 1772). West served as President of the Royal Academy for almost thirty years, until his death in 1820. Fine. Traces of mounting gum and matte on verso, otherwise fine. Accompanied by a mezzotint engraving of the artist in his later years.
Estimated Value $750-850.
