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Benjamin West

1738–1820 · born in Springfield Township · died in London

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.

9 paintings in the gallery

The Death of General WolfeThe Death of General Wolfe1770General Johnson Saving a Wounded French Officer from the Tomahawk of a North American IndianGeneral Johnson Saving a Wounded French Officer from the Tomahawk of a North American Indian1764American Commissioners of the Preliminary Peace Negotiations with Great BritainAmerican Commissioners of the Preliminary Peace Negotiations with Great Britain1783The Death of NelsonThe Death of Nelson1806Colonel Bouquet and the Return of Captives, 1764Colonel Bouquet and the Return of Captives, 17641766The Oath of HannibalThe Oath of Hannibal1770Edward III with the Black Prince after the Battle of CrécyEdward III with the Black Prince after the Battle of Crécy1788Edward the Black Prince Receiving King John of France after PoitiersEdward the Black Prince Receiving King John of France after Poitiers1788Benjamin Franklin Drawing Electricity from the SkyBenjamin Franklin Drawing Electricity from the Sky1816