Artist Benjamin West Writes About I May More Clearly Understand What Is Your Wish Respecting My Picture, And The Wood Print. This item is unavailable.Artist Benjamin West Writes About I May More Clearly Understand What Is Your Wish Respecting My Picture, And The Wood Print

BENJAMIN WEST (1738-1820). West was an American artist known for his large historical paintings, such as The Death of General Wolfe. He moved to England in 1763, and George III appointed him the court painter. He was the second president of the Royal Academy. ALS. 1pg. 4 x 7 . February 17, 1814. Newman Street. An autograph letter signed Benj West to Sir Richard Phillips, a prominent British author and publisher: You will not be surprised when I inform you what has been the cause of my not having answered your last letter to me, before this time. It has been the gout in my right hand, which deprived me of the power of the pencil, as well as the pen and this is almost the first attempt at either. Should you be coming into my neighborhood, and give me a call in conversation on the subject of your letter, I may more clearly understand what is your wish respecting my picture, and the wood print. In 1814, Phillips wrote the book Reasons for not eating animal food, or any thing that has enjoyed sensitive life. The letter has dark ink and a slightly ragged top edge. It is in very good condition.…