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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)
Queen Philippa at the Battle of Neville's Cross
Portrait of a Man
St. Paul Shaking off the Viper
Benjamin West American, 1738-1820
Alexander's Confidence with his Physician Philip
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
The Raising of Lazarus
The Death of General Wolfe
Attributed to Benjamin West American, 1738-1820
The Illumination, Chicago Day, World's Columbian Exposition
Joseph and Patiphar's Wife
Don't get the clothes too blue!
Lick Observatory, Mount Hamilton, California
The Glory of Niagara Falls, U.S.A.
Great Canyon from Point Lookout, Yellowstone National Park
Figures in Landscape
The Merry Twins
Photographed and published by B. W. Kilburn United States, New Hampshire, Littleton