Benjamin West - Wikipedia
Benjamin West PRA (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 | Biography, Art, & Facts | Britannica
Benjamin West (born October 10, 1738, near Springfield, Pennsylvania [U.S.]—died March 11, 1820, London, England) was an American-born painter of historical, religious, and mythological subjects who had a profound influence on the development of historical painting in Britain.
Benjamin West Paintings, Bio, Ideas | TheArtStory
Summary of Benjamin West. The British colonists did not bring a strong art tradition with them to the shores of North America, but this did not stop Benjamin West, the first internationally recognized artist to hale from the New World.
Benjamin West - Smithsonian American Art Museum
Benjamin 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 - National Gallery of Art
American-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 - Encyclopedia.com
Jun 11, 2018 · Benjamin West (1738-1820), the first of America's emigré artists, became one of Europe's most important neoclassic painters. Benjamin West was born on Oct. 10, 1738, in Springfield Township, Pa., to a struggling innkeeper who had emigrated from England.
Benjamin West Biography (1738-1820) - Life of an American Artist
Known as the father of American painting and the Raphael of America, Benjamin West (1738-1820) created an iconic style in his paintings of historical, landscape, and religious subjects. West was the first American artist who was able to gain international fame from his classical, high style, large-scale, historic paintings in oil on canvas.
Benjamin West – The Master of Historical Painting
Apr 12, 2024 · Benjamin West gained prominence as an American artist in England, painting historical subjects in the Neoclassical and Romantic styles. He served as historical painter to King George III and succeeded Sir Joshua Reynolds as the president of the Royal Academy.
Benjamin West (The J. Paul Getty Museum Collection)
Jan 18, 2024 · 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.
Benjamin West 1738–1820 - Tate
Benjamin 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.