signed
by BENJAMIN WEST
BENJAMIN WEST (1738-1820). West painted famous historical scenes such as The Death of Nelson, The Death of General Wolfe, the Treaty of Paris, and Benjamin Franklin Drawing Electricity from the Sky. ANS. 1 pg. 3” x 7”. March 7, 1785. N.p. An autographed note signed “Ben West”: “The Note given to Col Hunt by Col Morey in June 1782 was 43~2~6 Interest to March 7th 1785 7~1~10”. This note appears to be an informal affidavit indicating the amount of money paid to Col Hunt and the accruing interest on it over the intervening three years, totaling 50 pounds, four shillings, and four pence. In the late 18th century, Hunt was historical painter to the Court of St. James at an annual fee of £1,000. The note is in very condition. (Inventory #: 6059)