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Benjamin West (1738-1820) was a British-American artist who painted historical scenes such as The Death of Nelson and The Death of General Wolfe. He was self-taught, toured Europe, became a Royal Academy president, and painted portraits of Benjamin Franklin and King George III.
Benjamin West PRA (Springfield, 10 de outubro de 1738 – Londres, 11 de março de 1820) foi um pintor anglo-americano de cenas históricas por volta da época da Guerra de Independência dos Estados Unidos.
Benjamin West PRA (Springfield, 10 de outubro de 1738 – Londres, 11 de março de 1820) foi um pintor anglo-americano de cenas históricas por volta da época da Guerra de Independência dos Estados Unidos. West foi o primeiro pintor americano a ir à Europa ao viajar da Pensilvânia para Roma em 1760.
- American, British
- Springfield, Pennsylvania, United States
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.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
3 de jul. de 2021 · Mas os dois artistas seguiram por gêneros de pinturas diferentes, enquanto Reynolds pintava retratos, Benjamin West preferiu pinturas históricas como a sua famosa obra chamada de Benjamin Franklin extraindo eletricidade do céu.
Learn about the life, influences, and famous artworks of Benjamin West, an American-born painter who pioneered the Neoclassical style. Discover how he combined classical themes with modern relevance and influenced a generation of artists.
Learn about Benjamin West, a prominent artist in late eighteenth century London who painted historical and religious subjects, and taught American-born students. See his works, biography, and related content from the National Gallery of Art.
