Hand of Glory has dated this piece to the 19th Century.
With an old attribution label verso and a metal rimmed disc inscribed 'ELLIS DETROIT TRUST CO'.
In excellent condition, the canvas has been re-lined at some point but not recently.
61.5cm x 48cm including frame.
Benjamin West PRA (1738 - 1820) was a British-American artist.
He toured Europe whilst on The Grand Tour, eventually settling in London where he gained patronage from Kiing George III and was appointed historical painter to the court and Surveyor of the King's Pictures. He was also largely responsible for the formation of the Royal Academy, becoming the second president after Sir Joshua Reyoonds. He is buried in St. Paul's Cathedral.
Interestingy the reverse of the painting bears a tag from 'The Detroit Trust Company'. Originally founded in 1849 as The Detroit Savings Fund Institute and merging with the Detroit Savings Bank in 1956 to become the Detroit Bank & Trust Company. After various subsequent mergers eventually becoming Comerica Bank.
Hand of Glory has dated this piece to the 19th Century.
Decorative antiques & interiors
You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Hand of Glory Profile Page
Follower of Benjamin West 'The Mendicants' Oil on Canvas
