Benjamin West Oil Painting Reproductions

Benjamin West Religious Paintings

Benjamin West was born in 1738 in Springfield, Pennsylvania. West is a famous American artist recognized for his Historical paintings and Religious Art. West's visit to Italy was made possible with the financial assistance of a wealthy patron. In Italy, he was inspired by the art of Raphael and Titian and spent much of his time recreating famous Renaissance paintings.

The Museum and Gallery at Bob Jones University owns several of West's large religious paintings, including The Progress of Revealed Religion, commissioned by King George III. St. Peter Preaching at the Pentecost by Benjamin West was painted in 1785 and is also part of the Bob Jones University collection.

Joshua Passing the River Jordan with the Ark of the Covenant was acquired by The Art Gallery of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia, in 1970.

Benjamin West Historical Paintings

West's large-scale painting, The Death of General Wolf, was painted in 1700 and exhibited at the Royal Academy the following year. This painting is held by the National Gallery of Canada in Ottawa. It is one of Benjamin West's most famous historical paintings.

West's large canvas paintings were labeled "epic representations." They include oil paintings such as The Battle of the Boyne (1778) and The Death of Nelson (1806). West's oil painting of Nelson's death is located at the House of Lords in London. The painting was completed after Nelson's death at the Battle of Trafalgar, and West exhibited it in his Studio, where 30,000 visitors viewed it in a short time.

Founders of the Royal Academy, London.

In 1763, West traveled to England, where he gained Royal patronage and became the historical painter to the Court of King George III. Along with other eminent artists of the time, Benjamin West became one of the founding members of the Royal Academy in London. Sir Joshua Reynolds was its first President, and in 1792, West became the second President of the Academy.

The Royal Academy in London was founded 250 years ago. The original premises were just 30ft long and located on Pall Mall. The Academy moved to Somerset House, and after a spell of sharing premises with the National Gallery, it moved to its current home at Burlington House. Thanks to skillful negotiations by its then President, a 999-year Lease was agreed at just £1.

Who is the Famous Artist Benjamin West?

He was one of 10 children and the son of an Innkeeper. It is said that Native Americans taught him to mix paint, and he was self-taught. By the age of 20, Benjamin West was establishing his reputation as a portrait artist. West was acquainted with Benjamin Franklin, who is depicted in his 1816 painting, Benjamin Franklin Drawing Electricity from the Sky. This painting is on display at the Philadelphia Museum of Art.

In 1820, Benjamin West died at the age of 81 at his house in London, and he is buried at St. Paul's Cathedral.

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