Edward III with the Black Prince after the Battle of Crécy
Benjamin West · 1788
Why it's great
King Edward III embraces his young son the Black Prince after the Battle of Crécy in 1346, proud of his first big victory. Benjamin West painted it in 1788 for King George III's series on Edward III.
🏛️ Part of history
The Hundred Years' War & Joan of Arc (1337–1453) — King Edward III embraces his young son the Black Prince after the Battle of Crécy in 1346, proud of his first big victory.
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Benjamin West was born near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and moved to Europe in his twenties. He settled in London, where he became the history painter to King George III and later President of the Royal Academy. He taught many American painters. He died in London in 1820.
