| title | William Carey book |
| repository | Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts |
| description | This item is a published volume titled Critical Description and Analytical Review of Death on The Pale Horse Painted by Benjamin West, P.R.A., with Desultory References to the works of some ancient masters, and living British artists. Respectfully addressed to the most noble The Marquis of Stafford (London, 35, Mary-La Bonne St., Piccadilly, 1817) William Carey’s lengthy essay on the famous West painting was written in the year the painted was completed. It was distributed widely while the painting was on display in West’s London gallery, and later as it was toured to many venues. In 1836 the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts mortgaged its building to purchase the painting. |
| extent | 1 item |
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| access | Collection is open for research.
The archives reserves the right to restrict access to materials of sensitive nature. Please
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| record link | https://pafaarchives.org/PAFA-DigitalArchives/FindingAids/Manuscripts/MS.061_WilliamCarey.pdf |
| finding aid | https://pafaarchives.org/PAFA-DigitalArchives/FindingAids/Manuscripts/MS.061_WilliamCarey.pdf |
| acquisition information | This volume was a gift of William Carey in 1818. His lengthy letter of 1818, presenting
the book to the Academy, has apparently not survived. The version in the archives is
noted as being a copy made by Carey’s son William Sheridan Carey. |
| updated | 02/14/2025 10:07:53 |
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