King David


Permanent ID:
12933
Image Description:
This small, undated drawing is a sketch, executed in pen, of the Biblical King David. In West's depiction, King David is seated atop a wall and looking to the distance with a lyre on his lap. 

This drawing is one of a small collection of drawings created by American-born artist Benjamin West (1738-1820) during his career in London (circa 1765-circa 1819).
Inscription:
King David
Benjamin West [title and artist's signature in ink]
(Verso)

282 King David, 5 3/4in. by 43/4in., pen-and-ink, mounted, 12/6   s.b.
[printed label]
(Verso)
Dimensions:
Width: 12 cm, Height: 15 cm (image)
Width: 22 cm, Height: 25 cm (frame)
Collection:
Benjamin West Drawings
Related Person or Organization:
Benjamin West, 1730-1813 (artist)