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Benjamin West

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Painting of priests carrying a golden ark across a river as soldiers on horseback watch under a light-filled sky.

Joshua passing the River Jordan with the Ark of the Covenant

1800

Seated woman in blue gown with open book and lute, before red drapery, columns and flowers, with a country house in the backg

Maria Hamilton Beckford (Mrs. William Beckford)

1799

Painting of a golden-armored rider on a white horse leading a charge through a fiery sky above falling figures and a roaring

Destruction of the Beast and the False Prophet

1804

Portrait of a young man in a dark coat and gold-embroidered waistcoat holding a black hat, with red drapery and a cloudy sky

George Harry Grey, Lord Grey (later the Fifth Earl of Stamford)

1765

Oval painting of a winged genius with cherubs and allegorical women on clouds, in a gilt frame, by Benjamin West.

Genius Calling Forth the Fine Arts to Adorn Manufactures and Commerce

1789

Monochrome battle scene with a mounted rider on a white horse raising a sword, armored soldiers, and a white banner under a d

Queen Philippa at the Battle of Neville's Cross

1789

Group portrait of three figures with a framed clergyman's portrait, a red-coated officer, and a sword against a green curtain

Portrait of the Drummond Family, Peter Auriol Drummond (1754-1799), Mary Bridget Milnes Drummond (1755-1835), and Geo…

1776

Portrait of a seated woman in a lilac ruffled gown and pearl jewelry, with powdered hair and a crown at left.

Queen Charlotte

1777

Oil portrait of an elderly man in a white wig and black coat, holding a handwritten page beside a bookshelf.

Dr Richard Price, DD, FRS

1784

Portrait of a seated white-haired man in a dark coat beside papers, with an allegorical painting behind him.

John Eardley Wilmot

1812

Oval portrait of a man in a green fur-collared coat holding a drawing board, with a young boy leaning on his shoulder.

The Artist and His Son Raphael

1773

Oval painting of a woman in a red turban and green shawl embracing a young boy in a white shirt against a dark background.

The Artist's Wife Elizabeth and Their Son Raphael

1773

Painting of a nude hero in a red cloak looking up at a goddess holding a plumed helmet, beside a sleeping figure and armor.

Thetis Bringing the Armor to Achilles

1804