Benjamin’s work is defined by its painter sensibility — an enduring influence on generations that followed. Most artists are dead; following is a declaration of love.

Shelf Clock
Benjamin Torrey American, active c.1817–1843

Fan
Painted by Benjamin West (American, 1728–1836) England

Anti-Slavery Picnic at Weymouth Landing, Massachusetts
Susan Torrey Merritt American, 1826-1879

The Expulsion of Adam and Eve from Paradise
Benjamin West (American, active England, 1738-1820)

The Death of Procris
Benjamin West (American, active England, 1738–1820)

A Gentleman
Attributed to Benjamin Trott (American, c. 1770–1841)

The Butcher Cart
George Benjamin Luks American, 1867–1933

Queen Philippa at the Battle of Neville's Cross
Benjamin West (American, active England, 1738-1820)

The Earl of Coventry's Horse
Benjamin Marshall (English, 1767–1835)

Landscape with Town
George Benjamin Luks American, 1867-1933

Mrs. Craik Holding Cat
Attributed to Benjamin Mulock (English, 1829–1863) English, 19th century

Portrait of a Man
Benjamin West (American, active England, 1738-1820)

St. Paul Shaking off the Viper
Benjamin West American, 1738-1820

Benjamin Franklin
Jean-Honoré Fragonard French, 1732-1806

Communion Dish
Benjamin Burt (American, 1729–1805) Boston

Jacob's Farewell to Benjamin
Follower of Rembrandt van Rijn (Dutch, 1606–1669)

Alexander's Confidence with his Physician Philip
Benjamin West American, 1738-1820

Untitled
Benjamin Kopman American, born 1887

Angel of the Resurrection, from the first issue of Specimens of Polyautography
Benjamin West (American, 1738-1820) published by Philipp André (German, active London, 1800–1805) and James Heath (British, 1757–1834)

Excavation Pompeii, Italy
B. W. Kilburn American, 1827–1909