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.

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

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

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)

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

Tea Caddy
Ward, Bartholomew & Trott (American, active 1802–03) Hartford, Connecticut

Benjamin Franklin
Jean-Honoré Fragonard French, 1732-1806

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

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