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Christ at Emmaus by Benjamin West

Christ at Emmaus

Benjamin West · 1760

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DETAILS
Artist
Benjamin West
Date
1760
Medium
watercolor
Location
Cleveland Museum of Art
Dimensions
[object Object]
Collection
Drawings
Culture
America
Credit line
Gift of Robert Hays Gries
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THE ARTIST

Benjamin West

Benjamin West, the American-born 'American Raphael,' became a celebrated history painter in London, even serving as historical painter to King George III.

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