The Life, Studies, and Works of Benjamin West, esq., President of the Royal Academy of London

This book explores the life and work of Benjamin West, the President of the Royal Academy of London. Galt examines West's early life in Pennsylvania, his rise to fame as a painter, and his later years in England. With detailed descriptions of many of his most famous works, as well as analysis of his artistic techniques, this book provides a comprehensive look into one of the most prolific artists of the eighteenth century.