Agesilaus Rejecting the Magnificence Offered Him by the Egyptian Envoys drawing, circa 1765-1819
Permanent ID:
4980Call number:
3149Date:
1765 – 1819Image Description:
This undated drawing was executed in pen with a sepia wash. It depicts a band of men in the foreground with a city in the distance visible through a cluster of trees.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:
Agesilaus reject the Magnificence offered him by the Egyptian Envoys.Benjamin West
[Title and artist's signature in ink] (Verso)
249 Agesilaus rejecting the Magnificence offered him by the Egyptian Envoys, 7 1/2 in. by 6 1/2 in., light brown wash and pen, mounted, 15/- s.b. & f.
The scene is in a field without the city walls. Agesilaus with a small band of followers waits beneath the shade of a tree to receive the Envoy who approaches, accompanied by horses and men heavily laden.
[Printed label] (Verso)
BW. (Recto lower left corner)