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Joshua passing the River Jordan with the Ark of the Covenant

Benjamin West1800

Art Gallery of New South Wales

Art Gallery of New South Wales
Sydney, Australia

  • Title: Joshua passing the River Jordan with the Ark of the Covenant
  • Creator: Benjamin West
  • Creator Lifespan: 1738 - 1820
  • Creator Gender: Male
  • Date Created: 1800
  • Physical Dimensions: 50.8 x 72.7 cm panel; 67.7 x 89.5 x 5.6 cm frame
  • Type: Painting
  • Rights: Purchased 1970
  • Medium: oil on wood
  • Signature & Date: Signed and dated l.l.c., black oil "B West 1800".
  • Provenance: Sabin Galleries Ltd., London (England), pre 06 Nov 1970, London/England, Purchased by the AGNSW from Sabin Galleries 1970. Albert, post 22 May 1829, Purchased by Albert, lot 45 'Joshua crossing the Jordan with the Ark'. Robins, 1826-22 May 1829, United States of America, Purchased by Robins at the West sale, lot 113. West (England), 1800-1826, England, Study for a painting intended for King George III. Sold by West's sons to the United States in 1826 (113).
  • Other Titles: Joshua passing the Jordan with the Ark of the Covenant
  • Artist Country: United States of America
Art Gallery of New South Wales

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