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)
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
On View
Not on viewProvenance**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.
[1] After Mr. Kelley’s death.
[2] Sold to NCMA with funds provided by Mr. and Mrs. L. Y. Ballentine.
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