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Benjamin West, 1738-1820

Nationality: American
Date of Birth: 1738.10.10
Place of Birth: Springfield, PA
Date of Death: 1820.03.11
Place of Death: London

Identity:

Benjamin West was a painter of historical, religious and mythological subjects.

Bibliography:

Bénézit, E., Dictionnaire des Peintres, Sculpteurs, Dessinateurs et Graveurs, 8 vols, Paris, 1956-61; The Grove Dictionary of Art Online, ed. L. Macy, http://www.groveart.com (accessed 8 August 2004).