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Thomson, J., fl. 1830; Engraving of Benjamin West

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08878.0835 Author/Creator: Thomson, J., fl. 1830; Place Written: s.l. Type: Engraving Date: circa 1830 Pagination: 1 print : b&w ; Order a Copy

One engraving of Benjamin West dated circa 1830. Bust portrait of West based on a drawing by J. Thomson.

West, Benjamin, 1738-1820
Thomson, J., fl. 1830

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