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Benjamin West Collection

Benjamin West, a renowned artist of his time, left an indelible mark on the world of art with his exceptional talent and diverse body of work

Background imageBenjamin West Collection: Portrait Of George, First Lord Lyttelton, c1772. Creator: Benjamin West

Portrait Of George, First Lord Lyttelton, c1772. Creator: Benjamin West
Portrait Of George, First Lord Lyttelton, c1772.

Background imageBenjamin West Collection: The immortality of Nelson, 1807 (oil on canvas)

The immortality of Nelson, 1807 (oil on canvas)
7337998 The immortality of Nelson, 1807 (oil on canvas) by West, Benjamin (1738-1820); 90.8x76.2 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageBenjamin West Collection: George Washington

George Washington
3586476 George Washington; (add.info.: Portrait of George Washington (1732-1799) an American politician, soldier and the first President of the United States of America

Background imageBenjamin West Collection: The death of Lord Nelson in the cockpit of the ship Victory, 1808 (oil on canvas)

The death of Lord Nelson in the cockpit of the ship Victory, 1808 (oil on canvas)
7337709 The death of Lord Nelson in the cockpit of the ship Victory, 1808 (oil on canvas) by West, Benjamin (1738-1820); 88.5x73 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageBenjamin West Collection: His Royal Highness Prince William Henry, 1782 (aquatint)

His Royal Highness Prince William Henry, 1782 (aquatint)
7337571 His Royal Highness Prince William Henry, 1782 (aquatint) by West, Benjamin (1738-1820); 62.2x45.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageBenjamin West Collection: Portrait of Benjamin West

Portrait of Benjamin West
863557 Portrait of Benjamin West; (add.info.: Benjamin West (1738-1820) American-born British painter who settled in London in 1763

Background imageBenjamin West Collection: Sketch identifying the characters appearing in The Death of Horatio Nelson (1758-1805)

Sketch identifying the characters appearing in The Death of Horatio Nelson (1758-1805), 1806 painting
MMM5484870 Sketch identifying the characters appearing in The Death of Horatio Nelson (1758-1805), 1806 painting by West, Benjamin (1738-1820); National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageBenjamin West Collection: Portrait of Benjamin West

Portrait of Benjamin West
863540 Portrait of Benjamin West; (add.info.: Benjamin West (1738-1820) American-born British painter who settled in London in 1763

Background imageBenjamin West Collection: Allegorical Sketch, 1815. Creator: Benjamin West

Allegorical Sketch, 1815. Creator: Benjamin West
Allegorical Sketch, 1815. This ink drawing is a "holograph"- a document written entirely by the hand of the person whose signature it bears

Background imageBenjamin West Collection: Thetis Bringing the Armor to Achilles, 1804. Creator: Benjamin West

Thetis Bringing the Armor to Achilles, 1804. Creator: Benjamin West
Thetis Bringing the Armor to Achilles, 1804

Background imageBenjamin West Collection: Portrait of a Lady, late 18th century. Creator: Benjamin West

Portrait of a Lady, late 18th century. Creator: Benjamin West
Portrait of a Lady, late 18th century

Background imageBenjamin West Collection: Death of Iphigenia (?), possibly c. 1758/1759. Creator: Benjamin West

Death of Iphigenia (?), possibly c. 1758/1759. Creator: Benjamin West
Death of Iphigenia (?), possibly c. 1758/1759

Background imageBenjamin West Collection: The Adoration of the Shepherds, 1805. Creator: Benjamin West

The Adoration of the Shepherds, 1805. Creator: Benjamin West
The Adoration of the Shepherds, 1805

Background imageBenjamin West Collection: Vagabond Family [recto], 1788. Creator: Benjamin West

Vagabond Family [recto], 1788. Creator: Benjamin West
Vagabond Family [recto], 1788

Background imageBenjamin West Collection: An Angel. Creator: Benjamin West

An Angel. Creator: Benjamin West
An Angel

Background imageBenjamin West Collection: The Flight into Egypt, c. 1800. Creator: Benjamin West

The Flight into Egypt, c. 1800. Creator: Benjamin West
The Flight into Egypt, c. 1800

Background imageBenjamin West Collection: The Crucifixion, 1796/1797. Creator: Benjamin West

The Crucifixion, 1796/1797. Creator: Benjamin West
The Crucifixion, 1796/1797

Background imageBenjamin West Collection: Jephthah's Daughter, 1780-1810. Creator: Benjamin West

Jephthah's Daughter, 1780-1810. Creator: Benjamin West
Jephthah's Daughter, 1780-1810

Background imageBenjamin West Collection: The Disobedient Prophet, 1793. Creator: Benjamin West

The Disobedient Prophet, 1793. Creator: Benjamin West
The Disobedient Prophet, 1793

Background imageBenjamin West Collection: Death of a General. Creator: Benjamin West

Death of a General. Creator: Benjamin West
Death of a General

Background imageBenjamin West Collection: The Royal Academicians assembled in the council room, Somerset House 1793, 1886. Creator: Unknown

The Royal Academicians assembled in the council room, Somerset House 1793, 1886. Creator: Unknown
The Royal Academicians assembled in the council room, Somerset House 1793, 1886. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 33. January to June, 1886"

Background imageBenjamin West Collection: The Death of Lord Nelson in the Moment of Victory, October 21, 1805... 1891. Creator: Benjamin West

The Death of Lord Nelson in the Moment of Victory, October 21, 1805... 1891. Creator: Benjamin West
The Death of Lord Nelson in the Moment of Victory, October 21, 1805, after Benjamin West, R.A. 1891. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44. July to December, 1891

Background imageBenjamin West Collection: Death of Ananias, n.d. Creator: Benjamin West

Death of Ananias, n.d. Creator: Benjamin West
Death of Ananias, n.d

Background imageBenjamin West Collection: Two Sketches of a Weeping Woman, n.d. Creator: Benjamin West

Two Sketches of a Weeping Woman, n.d. Creator: Benjamin West
Two Sketches of a Weeping Woman, n.d

Background imageBenjamin West Collection: The Raising of Lazarus, 1780. Creator: Benjamin West

The Raising of Lazarus, 1780. Creator: Benjamin West
The Raising of Lazarus, 1780

Background imageBenjamin West Collection: St. Paul Shaking off the Viper, n.d. Creator: Benjamin West

St. Paul Shaking off the Viper, n.d. Creator: Benjamin West
St. Paul Shaking off the Viper, n.d

Background imageBenjamin West Collection: Joseph and Patiphar's Wife, n.d. Creator: Benjamin West

Joseph and Patiphar's Wife, n.d. Creator: Benjamin West
Joseph and Patiphar's Wife, n.d

Background imageBenjamin West Collection: Alexander's Confidence with his Physician Philip, c.1770. Creator: Benjamin West

Alexander's Confidence with his Physician Philip, c.1770. Creator: Benjamin West
Alexander's Confidence with his Physician Philip, c.1770

Background imageBenjamin West Collection: Portrait of a Man Standing in Front of Window, n.d. Creator: Benjamin West

Portrait of a Man Standing in Front of Window, n.d. Creator: Benjamin West
Portrait of a Man Standing in Front of Window, n.d

Background imageBenjamin West Collection: Angel of the Resurrection, from the first issue of Specimens of Polyautography, 1801, pub 1803

Angel of the Resurrection, from the first issue of Specimens of Polyautography, 1801, pub 1803. Creator: Benjamin West
Angel of the Resurrection, from the first issue of Specimens of Polyautography, 1801, published 1803

Background imageBenjamin West Collection: The Death of General Wolfe, n.d. Creator: Benjamin West

The Death of General Wolfe, n.d. Creator: Benjamin West
The Death of General Wolfe, n.d

Background imageBenjamin West Collection: The Death of General Wolfe, n.d. Creator: Benjamin West

The Death of General Wolfe, n.d. Creator: Benjamin West
The Death of General Wolfe, n.d

Background imageBenjamin West Collection: Figures in Landscape, 1798. Creator: Benjamin West

Figures in Landscape, 1798. Creator: Benjamin West
Figures in Landscape, 1798

Background imageBenjamin West Collection: Omnia Vincit Amor, or The Power of Love in the Three Elements, 1809. Creator: Benjamin West

Omnia Vincit Amor, or The Power of Love in the Three Elements, 1809. Creator: Benjamin West
Omnia Vincit Amor, or The Power of Love in the Three Elements, 1809

Background imageBenjamin West Collection: A Sketch, 1791 (oil on paper mounted on wood)

A Sketch, 1791 (oil on paper mounted on wood)
XOS5888418 A Sketch, 1791 (oil on paper mounted on wood) by West, Benjamin (1738-1820); 67.4x80 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: By Benjamin West (1738-1820))

Background imageBenjamin West Collection: Penns Treaty with the Indians (Furnishing Fabric), London, c. 1785. Creator: Unknown

Penns Treaty with the Indians (Furnishing Fabric), London, c. 1785. Creator: Unknown
Penns Treaty with the Indians (Furnishing Fabric), London, c. 1785. Quaker leader Penn in a meeting with Native Americans. After an engraving by John Hall after a painting by Benjamin West

Background imageBenjamin West Collection: Fragment Entitled 'William Penns Treaty with the Indians', England, c. 1785

Fragment Entitled "William Penns Treaty with the Indians", England, c. 1785
Fragment Entitled " William Penns Treaty with the Indians", England, c. 1785. Quaker leader Penn in a meeting with Native Americans

Background imageBenjamin West Collection: Portrait of a Man, 1790 / 99. Creator: Benjamin West

Portrait of a Man, 1790 / 99. Creator: Benjamin West
Portrait of a Man, 1790/99

Background imageBenjamin West Collection: The Death of Procris, 1770, retouched 1803. Creator: Benjamin West

The Death of Procris, 1770, retouched 1803. Creator: Benjamin West
The Death of Procris, 1770, retouched 1803

Background imageBenjamin West Collection: Georgian artists including Benjamin West, Thomas Lawrence, Benjamin Haydon, Joseph Farrington

Georgian artists including Benjamin West, Thomas Lawrence, Benjamin Haydon, Joseph Farrington
FLO4619012 Georgian artists including Benjamin West, Thomas Lawrence, Benjamin Haydon, Joseph Farrington, Richard Westall and Martin Archer Shee drawing a nude model, while classical busts look down

Background imageBenjamin West Collection: The Bard, 1809 (oil on canvas)

The Bard, 1809 (oil on canvas)
652118 The Bard, 1809 (oil on canvas) by West, Benjamin (1738-1820); 243.8x182.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Bard. Benjamin West (1738-1820). Oil on canvas. Dated 1809. 243.8 x 182.8cm

Background imageBenjamin West Collection: Taste (from the Series The Five Senses ), 1784 (pen and brown ink)

Taste (from the Series The Five Senses ), 1784 (pen and brown ink)
651895 Taste (from the Series The Five Senses ), 1784 (pen and brown ink) by West, Benjamin (1738-1820); 17.5x24.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Taste (from the Series The Five Senses )

Background imageBenjamin West Collection: Benjamin Wests first Paint-brush (engraving)

Benjamin Wests first Paint-brush (engraving)
3634831 Benjamin Wests first Paint-brush (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Benjamin Wests first Paint-brush. Illustration for Chatterbox, 1888)

Background imageBenjamin West Collection: Benjamin West sketching his little sister (engraving)

Benjamin West sketching his little sister (engraving)
2796553 Benjamin West sketching his little sister (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Benjamin West sketching his little sister)

Background imageBenjamin West Collection: Historic Notes on the Royal Academy (engraving)

Historic Notes on the Royal Academy (engraving)
1612939 Historic Notes on the Royal Academy (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Historic Notes on the Royal Academy)

Background imageBenjamin West Collection: The Woman Clothed with the Sun Fleeth from the Persecution of the Dragon

The Woman Clothed with the Sun Fleeth from the Persecution of the Dragon
824263 The Woman Clothed with the Sun Fleeth from the Persecution of the Dragon, (oil on paper laid on panel) by West, Benjamin (1738-1820); 144x65 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageBenjamin West Collection: Benjamin West and his family (engraving)

Benjamin West and his family (engraving)
6010335 Benjamin West and his family (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Benjamin West and his family)

Background imageBenjamin West Collection: Belshazzars Vision, from a painting by Benjamin West (engraving)

Belshazzars Vision, from a painting by Benjamin West (engraving)
5202105 Belshazzars Vision, from a painting by Benjamin West (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Belshazzars Vision, from a painting by Benjamin West)




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Benjamin West, a renowned artist of his time, left an indelible mark on the world of art with his exceptional talent and diverse body of work. His portrait, painted in 1818 or later, showcases his mastery over oil on canvas as he captures himself in all his glory. In 1791, West's sketch on paper mounted on wood reveals his ability to bring life to even the simplest medium. The strokes speak volumes about his artistic prowess and attention to detail. "The Power of Love in the Three Elements, " created by Benjamin West in 1809, is a testament to his ability to depict complex emotions through art. This masterpiece portrays love conquering all obstacles and resonates deeply with viewers. Penn's Treaty with the Indians, a furnishing fabric from London around 1785 whose creator remains unknown, depicts an important historical event, and is fascinating how West's influence can be seen even beyond paintings. West's fragment entitled "William Penns Treaty with the Indians" transports us back to England circa 1785. Through this piece, we witness not only history but also West's dedication to capturing significant moments that shape our world. A portrait from 1790/99 showcases another side - one where he explores human expressions and emotions through paintbrush strokes, and is evident that every stroke was carefully placed by this masterful artist. "The Death of Procris, " originally painted in 1770 but retouched in 1803 by Benjamin West himself highlights both his technical skills and evolving style throughout the years. This painting tells a tragic tale while showcasing West's growth as an artist. In an intriguing scene captured during Georgian times, we see artists such as Thomas Lawrence and Richard Westall drawing alongside Benjamin West himself. Their focus on a nude model juxtaposed against classical busts demonstrates their commitment to honing their craft amidst timeless inspiration.