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A. Patrick's Most Famous Paintings: All 2, Ranked
Updated November 2026 · ranked by our popularity score (searches, visits and orders for each work) · 2 works by A. Patrick in our catalogue
In short
The A. Patrick painting most people know is Mrs. Benajah Johnson (1830), and you can see it at the Smithsonian American Art Museum, Washington, D.C.. Out of 2 works by A. Patrick in our catalogue, these 2 are the best known. Each one comes with its year, its museum and a short note on what makes it stand out.
Most works: Smithsonian American Art Museum
A. Patrick's top 10: the pieces everyone knows
Where you can see A. Patrick's paintings
The museum that holds the most of the paintings on this page.
| Museum | City | Works by A. Patrick | Paintings from this list |
|---|---|---|---|
 Smithsonian American Art Museum |
Washington, D.C. | 2 | Mrs. Benajah Johnson, Benajah Johnson |
The famous A. Patrick pieces of each year
1830 is when every dated A. Patrick piece on this page was made. Here they are, most famous first.
Works per year
Pick a year to see its pieces.
A. Patrick paintings: what people want to know
What painting is A. Patrick best known for?See the answer
Top of the list is Mrs. Benajah Johnson (1830).
How many A. Patrick works are there?See the answer
We have 2 works by A. Patrick in our catalogue.
Which museums have A. Patrick's best-known paintings?See the answer
You'll find most of them in Smithsonian American Art Museum (Washington, D.C.). The museum list above has the full breakdown.
When were A. Patrick's most famous pieces painted?See the answer
In 1830, more than any other time: 2 of the 2 pieces on this page date from then, Mrs. Benajah Johnson among them.
What can you see by A. Patrick at the Smithsonian American Art Museum?See the answer
You can see 2 of the pieces on this page at the Smithsonian American Art Museum, Washington, D.C., including Mrs. Benajah Johnson and Benajah Johnson.
Meet A. Patrick
The Portraitist of 1830
The brush meets the canvas in a quiet studio, capturing the likeness of the Benajah Johnson family. In 1830, A. Patrick works with oil on canvas, a medium that demands patience and a steady hand. The light settles on the subjects, freezing a specific moment of nineteenth-century life within the frame. These are not mere sketches; they are deliberate records of identity, preserved through the careful application of pigment.
The work exists now within the halls of the Smithsonian American Art Museum in Washington, D.C. Here, the portraits of Benajah Johnson and Mrs. Benajah Johnson remain as physical remnants of a bygone era. The textures of the oil paint hold the weight of their history, surviving long after the sitters themselves have passed into memory.
A Record of Presence
The artist's output is defined by these specific, documented encounters with his subjects. His technique focuses on the formal requirements of portraiture during this period, ensuring the likenesses remain accurate for posterity. The collection of his work highlights a specific focus on the individuals of the time:
- Benajah Johnson: A portrait rendered in 1830, executed in oil on canvas.
- Mrs. Benajah Johnson: A companion piece from 1830, also rendered in oil on canvas.
Historical Footprints
A. Patrick remains a figure defined by these specific contributions to the American portraiture tradition. While the broader details of his personal life remain obscured by time, his technical presence is confirmed by the preservation of his work in major institutions. The gift of Mrs. Frank Cummings Cook in 1966 ensured that these specific oils would continue to exist, allowing the faces of 1830 to remain visible to the modern eye.