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Early American Paintings in the Worcester Art Museum

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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National Gallery of Art

National Gallery of Art: Benjamin West's "The Death of General Wolfe"

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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ibiblio

Ibiblio: Web Museum: Paris: West, Benjamin

For Students 9th - 10th
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."
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Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Comission

Explore Pa History: Horace Pippin

For Students 3rd - 8th
A concise biographical sketch that examines the contributions of African American painter and Pennsylvania native, Horace Pippin.
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Smithsonian Institution

Smithsonian American Art Museum: Benjamin West

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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Mark Harden's Artchive

The Artchive: The Death of General Wolfe

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Google Cultural Institute

Google Cultural Institute: Benjamin West

For Students 9th - 10th
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

For Students 11th - 12th
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

For Students 11th - 12th
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

For Students 11th - 12th
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

For Students 11th - 12th
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

For Students 11th - 12th
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

For Students 11th - 12th
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

For Students 11th - 12th
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

For Students 11th - 12th
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

For Students 11th - 12th
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

For Students 11th - 12th
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

For Students 11th - 12th
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

For Students 9th - 10th
A famous painter of historical scenes around and after the time of the American Revolution.