Benjamin West Biography

Benjamin West biography

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NAME: Benjamin West
OCCUPATION: Painter
BIRTH DATE: October 10, 1783
DEATH DATE: March 11, 1820
PLACE OF BIRTH: Springfield, Pennsylvania
PLACE OF DEATH: London, England

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Benjamin West was an American born painter of historic and religious subjects, including King George III of England.

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Benjamin West, born October 10, 1738 in Pennsylvania, a painter of historic and religious subjects, including King George III of England. One of his most famous works “The Death of General Wolfe” was notable for its realistic use of modern dress.

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