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Scene at Margate

Benjamin West, 1738

MEDIUMPen, brown ink, and white chalk on blue laid paper
DIMENSIONS4 1/2 x 7 in. (11.4 x 17.8 cm)
LOCATIONThe Metropolitan Museum of Art
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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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