The Life, Studies, and Works of Benjamin West, Esq

Download or read book The Life, Studies, and Works of Benjamin West, Esq written by John Galt and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2014-12-09 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "[...]Drawings of the Schoolboys.--Anecdote relative to Wayne.--Anecdote relative to Mr. Flower.--Anecdote relative to Mr. Ross.--Anecdote of Mr. Henry.--The Artist's first Historical Picture.--Origin of his Acquaintance with Dr. Smith of Philadelphia.--The friendship of Dr. Smith, and the character of the early companions of West.--Anecdote of General Washington. Chap. III. The course of instruction adopted by Provost Smith.--The Artist led to the discovery of the Camera.--His Father becomes anxious to place him in business.--Extraordinary proceedings of the Quakers in consequence.--The Speech of Williamson the Preacher in defence of the Fine Arts.--Magnanimous Resolution of the [...]".