Venus and Europa

Artist Benjamin West American, 1738–1820, active in Great Britain 1763–1820

Datecirca 1768

MediumOil on canvas

Dimensions28 1/4 x 36 1/4 in. (71.8 x 92.1 cm)
Frame: 33 1/2 x 41 1/2 x 3 in. (85.1 x 105.4 x 7.6 cm)

ClassificationsPaintings

Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. L. Y. Ballentine

Object numberG.60.13.1

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Provenance**Created Great Britain, ca. 1768. [Scott and Fowell]; Cornelius F. Kelley (sp?). Manhasset, Long Island, NY; Thomas J. Gannon, 1957 [1]; sold to NCMA, 1960 [2].

[1] After Mr. Kelley’s death.
[2] Sold to NCMA with funds provided by Mr. and Mrs. L. Y. Ballentine.

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