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Early American Paintings in the Worcester Art Museum
A site with examples and information about early American paintings from 1671-1829. Use the timeline to click on a time period, or click and select by artist, genre, or place of origin. Also includes an extensive bibliography.
National Gallery of Art
National Gallery of Art: Benjamin West's "The Death of General Wolfe"
This site provides a smaller and less-clear version of West's "The Death of General Wolfe." Also, it contains a brief commentary on the work of art.
ibiblio
Ibiblio: Web Museum: Paris: West, Benjamin
This Webmuseum site provides biographical information on American artist, Benjamin West (1738-1820 CE). Includes images of "The Death of General Wolfe," and "A Domestic Affliction."
Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Comission
Explore Pa History: Horace Pippin
A concise biographical sketch that examines the contributions of African American painter and Pennsylvania native, Horace Pippin.
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian American Art Museum: Benjamin West
Benjamin West is profiled at this site in a format that begins with a brief biographical sketch of his life. His works are then listed by appearance in the museum's database. Each work is presented in thumbnail format with brief...
Mark Harden's Artchive
The Artchive: The Death of General Wolfe
This site from The Archive shows the painting "The Death of General Wolfe". By clicking on the picture you can view a closer-up image.
Google Cultural Institute
Google Cultural Institute: Benjamin West
This visual website from Google Cultural Institute shares background information and photos about Benjamin West.
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Web Gallery of Art: Agrippina Landing at Brundisium With the Ashes of Germanicus
An image of "Agrippina Landing at Brundisium with the Ashes of Germanicus", created by Benjamin West in 1768 (Oil on canvas, 164 x 240 cm).
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Web Gallery of Art: Self Portrait
An image of "Self-Portrait", created by Benjamin West in 1770 (Oil on canvas).
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Web Gallery of Art: The Death of General Wolfe
An image of "The Death of General Wolfe", created by Benjamin West in 1770 (Oil on canvas, 152,6 x 214,5 cm).
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Web Gallery of Art: Joseph Banks
An image of "Joseph Banks", created by Benjamin West in 1773 (Oil on canvas, 234 x 160 cm).
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George, Prince of Wales, and Prince Frederick, Later Duke of York
An image of "Portrait of George, Prince of Wales, and Prince Frederick, later Duke of York", created by Benjamin West in 1778 (Oil on canvas, 241 x 166 cm).
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Web Gallery of Art: Edward Iii Crossing the Somme
An image of "Edward III Crossing the Somme", created by Benjamin West in 1788 (Oil on canvas, 137,2 x 149,9 cm).
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Web Gallery of Art: The Burghers of Calais
An image of "The Burghers of Calais", created by Benjamin West in 1789 (Oil on canvas, 100 x 153 cm).
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Web Gallery of Art: Omnia Vincit Amor or the Power of Love in the Three Elements
An image of "Omnia Vincit Amor or The Power of Love in the Three Elements", created by Benjamin West in 1809 (Oil on canvas, 179 x 205 cm).
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Web Gallery of Art: The Treaty of Penn With the Indians
An image of "The Treaty of Penn with the Indians", created by Benjamin West from 1771-72 (Oil on canvas, 190 x 274 cm).
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Web Gallery of Art: The Battle of La Hogue
An image of "The Battle of La Hogue", created by Benjamin West from 1778-1806 (Oil on canvas, 164 x 244 cm).
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Web Gallery of Art: Portrait of Colonel Guy Johnson
An image of "Portrait of Colonel Guy Johnson", created by Benjamin West, c. 1775 (Oil on canvas, 203 x 138 cm).
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Benjamin West
A famous painter of historical scenes around and after the time of the American Revolution.