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Bookmark or Share- Benjamin West 1738–1820 | TateBenjamin West (October 10, 1738 – March 11, 1820) was a British-American artist who painted famous historical scenes such as The Death of Nelson, The Death of General Wolfe, the Treaty of Paris, and Benjamin Franklin Drawing Electricity from the Sky.
- Benjamin West | Smithsonian American Art MuseumBenjamin West made his reputation in England as the official painter to King George III. He was born a Quaker in Springfield, Pennsylvania, where his parents ran a small inn. Growing up, West showed talent for painting and moved to Philadelphia to further his education.
- Benjamin West Paintings, Bio, Ideas | TheArtStoryBenjamin West. American-British Painter. Born: October 10, 1738 - Springfield, Pennsylvania. Died: March 11, 1820 - London, England. Movements and Styles: Neoclassicism. , Romanticism. , The Sublime in Art. , Grand Manner Portraiture. , American Realism.
- Benjamin West - National Gallery of ArtAmerican-born Benjamin West was one of the most prominent artists in late eighteenth century London. President of the Royal Academy from 1792 until his death, he received many commissions from George III and other English patrons, and at the same time served as teacher and advisor to three generations of American artists in London.
- Benjamin West (The J. Paul Getty Museum Collection)One of ten children of a rural Pennsylvania innkeeper, Benjamin West was the first American artist to achieve an international reputation. Despite living in England, West profoundly influenced American painting, teaching three generations of his countrymen.
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