The Disobedient Prophet
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The Disobedient Prophet

TitleThe Disobedient Prophet
ArtistBenjamin West
Date1793 18th century
Mediumpen and black ink with wash heightened with blue and cream oil paint over chalk
ClassificationDrawing
Holding institutionNational Gallery of Art (Washington)
Credit lineJulius S. Held Collection, Avalon Fund
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“The Disobedient Prophet” is a work by Benjamin West, dated 1793. It is executed in pen and black ink with wash heightened with blue and cream oil paint over chalk and classified as drawing. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).

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