Man and Woman Holding Baby, Seated on Bank 

This is a pen and ink sketch by Benjamin West, one of the most prominent artists of the 18th century. Though lacking a title or date, the drawing shows a couple seated on a bank, holding a baby. The sketch's loose, gestural lines capture a moment of intimacy and family life, characteristic of West's focus on human emotion and everyday scenes. The simplicity of the composition and the artist's expressive lines contribute to the work's sense of immediacy and informality.