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Najpoznatije djelo umjetnika Benjamin West je Smrt generala Volfa (1770). Možete ga pronaći u muzeju Art Gallery of Ontario u gradu Toronto. Sljedeći na listi su The Last Supper (1786) i The Bard (1778). U našem katalogu nalazi se 360 djela umjetnika Benjamin West; ovaj vodič izdvaja 100 najpoznatijih, uz godinu nastanka, muzej i priču o svakom platnu.

1738 – 1820, Springfield Neoclassical art Najviše djela: Yale Center for British Art

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Smrt generala Volfa (1770) od Benjamin West

Smrt generala Volfa

1770 · Ulje na platnu · Art Gallery of Ontario, Toronto

Smrt generala Wolfea: Remek-djelo povijesne umjetnosti Povijesni kontekst i značaj "Smrt generala Wolfea" Benjamina Westa ikonično je djelo koje bilježi ključni trenutak u povijesti—bitku kod Quebeca 13. rujna 1759. godine. Ova bitka, dio Sedmogodišnjeg rata, odlučila je sudbinu francuskih kolonija u Sjevernoj Americi. General James Wolfe, koji je vodio britanske snage do pobjede, smrtno je ranjen tijekom sukoba. Westovo slikarstvo vječno vječno utvrđuje taj trenutak, pretvarajući ga u moćnu naraciju…

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The Last Supper (1786) od Benjamin West

The Last Supper

1786 · Oil · Detroit Institute of Arts, Detroit

Benjamin West's "The Last Supper," painted in 1786, isn’t merely a depiction of a biblical event; it’s a profound exploration of human emotion and the genesis of faith. This monumental oil on canvas, currently residing at the Detroit Institute of Arts, transcends its historical subject matter to become a timeless meditation on betrayal, disbelief, and the quiet dignity of sacrifice. West, a pivotal figure bridging the worlds of Neoclassicism and…

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The Bard (1778) od Benjamin West

The Bard

1778 · Oil On Canvas · Tate Britain, London

Benjamin West's "The Bard," painted in 1778, is more than just a portrait; it’s a carefully constructed meditation on the role of the poet, the weight of classical learning, and perhaps, a subtle reflection of the burgeoning revolutionary spirit taking hold across the Atlantic. Measuring a modest 22 x 29 cm, this oak panel painting currently resides within the hallowed halls of Tate Britain in London, yet its impact resonates…

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Alexander III of Scotland Rescued from the Fury of a Stag by the Intrepidity of Colin Fitzgerald ( (1786) od Benjamin West

Alexander III of Scotland Rescued from the Fury of a Stag by the Intrepidity of Colin Fitzgerald (

1786 · Oil On Canvas · Scottish National Gallery, Edinburgh

Benjamin West's "Alexander III of Scotland Rescued from the Fury of a Stag by the Intrepidity of Colin Fitzgerald" – often referred to as “The Death of the Stag” – is more than just a historical painting; it’s a visceral tableau of courage, loyalty, and the very essence of Highland legend. Completed in 1786, this monumental work, now residing within the Scottish National Gallery, transports us directly into a pivotal…

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St. George and the Dragon (1786) od Benjamin West

St. George and the Dragon

1786 · Oil · Reading Public Museum, Reading

In St. George and the Dragon, Benjamin West orchestrates a scene of intense movement through a precise diagonal arrangement. The knight, mounted upon a rearing white horse, descends from the upper left toward the dragon positioned in the lower right. This structural choice directs the eye through the center of the struggle, emphasizing the momentum of the descent. The composition is tight and immersive, utilizing a close-up perspective that creates…

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Death on a Pale Horse (1796) od Benjamin West

Death on a Pale Horse

1796 · Oil On Canvas · Detroit Institute of Arts, Detroit

Benjamin West's "Death on a Pale Horse," painted in 1796, isn't merely a depiction of a biblical scene; it’s an immersive plunge into the heart of human anxiety and the sublime terror of impending doom. Born amidst the burgeoning intellectual currents of colonial America, West was a painter who defied easy categorization, seamlessly blending Neoclassical restraint with Romantic fervor. This particular work, one of three versions created around the same…

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The Death of Hyacinth (1771) od Benjamin West

The Death of Hyacinth

1771 · Acrylic On Canvas · Philadelphia Museum of Art, Filadelfija

Benjamin West’s “The Death of Hyacinth,” completed in 1771, stands as a cornerstone of British Romanticism's nascent influence on the American artistic landscape. Currently residing within the Philadelphia Museum of Art, this monumental oil painting transcends mere depiction; it embodies an emotional resonance that continues to captivate viewers centuries later.

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Portrait of George, Prince of Wales, and Prince Frederick, later Duke of York (1778) od Benjamin West

Portrait of George, Prince of Wales, and Prince Frederick, later Duke of York

1778 · Oil On Canvas · Ermitaž, Sankt Peterburg

Benjamin West’s “Portrait of George, Prince of Wales, and Prince Frederick, later Duke of York” (1778) is more than just a likeness; it's a meticulously crafted tableau vivant offering a rare glimpse into the social dynamics and burgeoning political currents of 18th-century Britain. Housed within the walls of The Hermitage in St. Petersburg, this oil on canvas masterpiece transcends mere portraiture, becoming a study in power, familial connection, and the…

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The Death of Procris (1770) od Benjamin West

The Death of Procris

1770 · Oil On Panel · Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago

The forest air hangs heavy and still, thick with the scent of damp earth and ancient leaves. Within this dark, atmospheric woodland, a profound tragedy unfolds in a single, frozen moment of grief. A woman lies motionless across the lower half of the canvas, her pale skin catching a sharp, theatrical light that seems to pierce through the murky canopy above. She is draped in deep, ultramarine blue fabric, her…

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The Expulsion of Adam and Eve from Paradise (1791) od Benjamin West

The Expulsion of Adam and Eve from Paradise

1791 · Oil On Canvas · National Gallery of Art, Washington

The canvas bears the title The Expulsion of Adam and Eve from Paradise. Benjamin West applied oil to the surface in 1791. This work captures the heavy moment when Archangel Michael drives Adam and Eve from the Garden of Eden. The figures move away from the sanctuary, leaving the peace of the garden behind.

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Brojevi od 11 do 100: više djela umjetnika Benjamin West

11Joseph Banks (1773) od Benjamin WestJoseph Banks1773 · Usher Art Gallery Naručite ručno oslikano from $175 →
12Paetus and Arria (1766) od Benjamin WestPaetus and Arria1766 · Yale Center for British Art Neka bude vaša from $200 →
13Elizabeth West (née Shewell), and Her son Raphael (1773) od Benjamin WestElizabeth West (née Shewell), and Her son Raphael1773 · Yale Center for British Art Naručite ručno oslikano from $200 →
14King Lear (1788) od Benjamin WestKing Lear1788 Naručite ručno oslikano from $175 →
15The Death of Chatham (1778) od Benjamin WestThe Death of Chatham1778 · Yale Center for British Art Naručite ručno oslikano from $775 →
16Portrait of Dr. Enoch Edwards (1750) od Benjamin WestPortrait of Dr. Enoch Edwards1750 · Brooklyn Museum Neka bude vaša from $175 →
17The Artist and His Son Raphael (1773) od Benjamin WestThe Artist and His Son Raphael1773 · Yale Center for British Art Neka bude vaša from $200 →
18The Cave of Despair (1772) od Benjamin WestThe Cave of Despair1772 · Yale Center for British Art Naručite ovo djelo from $250 →
19Alfred the Third King of Mercia Visiting William d' Albanac od Benjamin WestAlfred the Third King of Mercia Visiting William d' Albanac Naručite ovo djelo from $325 →
20Sir Thomas Strange, 1756 - 1841. Chief Justice in Madras (1799) od Benjamin WestSir Thomas Strange, 1756 - 1841. Chief Justice in Madras1799 · Skotska nacionalna galerija portreta Naručite ručno oslikano from $175 →
21King Lear (1788) od Benjamin WestKing Lear1788 · Detroit Institute of Arts Neka bude vaša from $250 →
22Self-Portrait (1818) od Benjamin WestSelf-Portrait1818 · Harvard Art Museums Neka bude vaša from $200 →
23George Harry Grey, Lord Grey (later the Fifth Earl of Stamford) (1765) od Benjamin WestGeorge Harry Grey, Lord Grey (later the Fifth Earl of Stamford)1765 · Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco Naručite ručno oslikano from $175 →
24The Apotheosis of Prince Octavius (1779-83) (1783) od Benjamin WestThe Apotheosis of Prince Octavius (1779-83)1783 · Buckingham Palace Naručite ručno oslikano from $250 →
25Queen Philippa at the Battle of Neville's Cross (1789) od Benjamin WestQueen Philippa at the Battle of Neville's Cross1789 · Art Institute of Chicago Neka bude vaša from $225 →
26Portrait of a Man (1794) od Benjamin WestPortrait of a Man1794 · Art Institute of Chicago Naručite ručno oslikano from $175 →
27Edward III (1312 1377) with the Black Prince (1330 1376) after the Battle of Crecy (1346) (1789) od Benjamin WestEdward III (1312 1377) with the Black Prince (1330 1376) after the Battle of Crecy (1346)1789 · Royal Collection Neka bude vaša from $175 →
28Prince Adolphus, later Duke of Cambridge, with Princess Mary and Princess Sophia (1778) od Benjamin WestPrince Adolphus, later Duke of Cambridge, with Princess Mary and Princess Sophia1778 · Buckingham Palace Naručite ručno oslikano from $225 →
29Cymon and Iphigenia (1766) od Benjamin WestCymon and Iphigenia1766 · Yale Center for British Art Naručite ručno oslikano from $250 →
30Portrait of the Drummond Family, Peter Auriol Drummond (1754-1799), Mary Bridget Milnes Drummond (1755-1835), and George William Drummond (1761-1807) (1776) od Benjamin WestPortrait of the Drummond Family, Peter Auriol Drummond (1754-1799), Mary Bridget Milnes Drummond (1755-1835), and George William Drummond (1761-1807)1776 · Minneapolis Institute of Art Neka bude vaša from $250 →
31The Indians Delivering up the English Captives to Colonel Bouquet near his camp at the folks of Muskingum, North America in November 1764 (1769) od Benjamin WestThe Indians Delivering up the English Captives to Colonel Bouquet near his camp at the folks of Muskingum, North America in November 17641769 · Yale Center for British Art Naručite ovo djelo from $350 →
32Portrait of Colonel Guy Johnson and Karonghyontye (1776) od Benjamin WestPortrait of Colonel Guy Johnson and Karonghyontye1776 · National Gallery of Art Naručite ovo djelo from $175 →
33Christ Showing the Little Children as the Emblem of Heaven (1815) od Benjamin WestChrist Showing the Little Children as the Emblem of Heaven1815 · Dallas Museum of Art Neka bude vaša from $300 →
34Queen Charlotte (1777) od Benjamin WestQueen Charlotte1777 · Yale Center for British Art Neka bude vaša from $175 →
35Sarah Ursula Rose (1756) od Benjamin WestSarah Ursula Rose1756 · Metropolitan Museum of Art Naručite ručno oslikano from $175 →
36Mr. John Utterson of Fareham, Hampshire (1769) od Benjamin WestMr. John Utterson of Fareham, Hampshire1769 · USC Fisher Museum of Art Naručite ovo djelo from $175 →
37Portrait of Admiral Ommaney (1773) od Benjamin WestPortrait of Admiral Ommaney1773 · National Gallery of Ireland Naručite ručno oslikano from $175 →
38Elizabeth Shewell West and Her Son, Raphael (1770) od Benjamin WestElizabeth Shewell West and Her Son, Raphael1770 · Cleveland Museum of Art Naručite ručno oslikano from $200 →
39Sir Edward Astley, 4th Baronet Astley of Hill Morton (1729-1802) (1773) od Benjamin WestSir Edward Astley, 4th Baronet Astley of Hill Morton (1729-1802)1773 Naručite ovo djelo from $175 →
40Captain John Neale Pleydell Nott RN (1732-1781) (1770) od Benjamin WestCaptain John Neale Pleydell Nott RN (1732-1781)1770 Neka bude vaša from $175 →
41The Artist's Wife, Elizabeth Shewell, Mrs Benjamin West (1741-1814) and their Son Raphael Lamar West (1769-1850) (1770) od Benjamin WestThe Artist's Wife, Elizabeth Shewell, Mrs Benjamin West (1741-1814) and their Son Raphael Lamar West (1769-1850)1770 · Blickling Hall Naručite ovo djelo from $200 →
42The Continence of Scipio (1766) od Benjamin WestThe Continence of Scipio1766 · Fitzwilliam Museum Naručite ovo djelo from $350 →
43Portrait of Miss Sarah Elizabeth Young, Subsequently Mrs. Richard Ottley (1775) od Benjamin WestPortrait of Miss Sarah Elizabeth Young, Subsequently Mrs. Richard Ottley1775 · LSU Museum of Art Naručite ručno oslikano from $175 →
44Study of the Lamentation on the Dead Christ (1785) od Benjamin WestStudy of the Lamentation on the Dead Christ1785 · Yale Center for British Art Naručite ručno oslikano from $250 →
45Charles Willson Peale (1741–1827) (1768) od Benjamin WestCharles Willson Peale (1741–1827)1768 · New York Historical Society Neka bude vaša from $175 →
46Portrait of George, First Lord Lyttelton (1772) od Benjamin WestPortrait of George, First Lord Lyttelton1772 Naručite ručno oslikano from $175 →
47Earth od Benjamin WestEarth Neka bude vaša from $225 →
48Christ Healing the Sick in the Temple od Benjamin WestChrist Healing the Sick in the Temple Naručite ručno oslikano from $350 →
49Mrs. Benjamin West and Her Son Raphael (1767) od Benjamin WestMrs. Benjamin West and Her Son Raphael1767 Naručite ovo djelo from $200 →
50The Three Marys at the Sepulchre (1783) od Benjamin WestThe Three Marys at the Sepulchre1783 Naručite ručno oslikano from $200 →
51Christ healing the sick in the temple (1780) od Benjamin WestChrist healing the sick in the temple1780 · Fitzwilliam Museum Neka bude vaša from $525 →
52Sketch for ‘The Ascension’ (1782) od Benjamin WestSketch for ‘The Ascension’1782 Naručite ovo djelo from $450 →
53The Last Supper (1784) od Benjamin WestThe Last Supper1784 Neka bude vaša from $475 →
54St. Peter Denying Christ (1778) od Benjamin WestSt. Peter Denying Christ1778 · Royal Collection Naručite ovo djelo from $225 →
55Queen Charlotte (1744-1818) with Charlotte, Princess Royal (1766-1828) (1776) od Benjamin WestQueen Charlotte (1744-1818) with Charlotte, Princess Royal (1766-1828)1776 · Royal Collection Neka bude vaša from $225 →
56Princess Augusta, Princess Elizabeth, Prince Ernest, Prince Augustus, Prince Adolphus and Princess Mary (1776) od Benjamin WestPrincess Augusta, Princess Elizabeth, Prince Ernest, Prince Augustus, Prince Adolphus and Princess Mary1776 · Royal Collection Naručite ovo djelo from $300 →
57Augustus, Duke of Sussex (1780) od Benjamin WestAugustus, Duke of Sussex1780 · Royal Collection Naručite ručno oslikano from $175 →
58Prince Octavius (1779-83) (1783) od Benjamin WestPrince Octavius (1779-83)1783 · Royal Collection Naručite ručno oslikano from $175 →
59Queen Charlotte (1744-1818) (1782) od Benjamin WestQueen Charlotte (1744-1818)1782 · Royal Collection Naručite ručno oslikano from $450 →
60William IV, when Prince William, and Edward, Duke of Kent, when Prince Edward (1778) od Benjamin WestWilliam IV, when Prince William, and Edward, Duke of Kent, when Prince Edward1778 · Royal Collection Naručite ovo djelo from $200 →
61Devout Men Taking the Body of Saint Stephen (1776) od Benjamin WestDevout Men Taking the Body of Saint Stephen1776 · Muzej likovnih umjetnosti Naručite ručno oslikano from $600 →
62King Lear (1789) od Benjamin WestKing Lear1789 · Rhode Island School of Design Museum of Art Naručite ručno oslikano from $275 →
63British Manufactory; A Sketch (1791) od Benjamin WestBritish Manufactory; A Sketch1791 · Cleveland Museum of Art Neka bude vaša from $500 →
64The Nativity (1792) od Benjamin WestThe Nativity1792 · Petworth House Naručite ovo djelo from $325 →
65George III and Queen Charlotte (1789) od Benjamin WestGeorge III and Queen Charlotte1789 · Royal Collection Naručite ručno oslikano from $200 →
66Saint George Slaying the Dragon (1787) od Benjamin WestSaint George Slaying the Dragon1787 · Royal Collection Naručite ručno oslikano from $200 →
67Edward III Entertaining his Prisoners (1788) od Benjamin WestEdward III Entertaining his Prisoners1788 · Royal Collection Neka bude vaša from $525 →
68The Bathing Place at Ramsgate (1788) od Benjamin WestThe Bathing Place at Ramsgate1788 · Yale Center for British Art Naručite ovo djelo from $500 →
69Edward, the Black Prince, Receiving King John of France after the Battle of Poitiers (1788) od Benjamin WestEdward, the Black Prince, Receiving King John of France after the Battle of Poitiers1788 · Royal Collection Naručite ručno oslikano from $300 →
70Cicero Discovering the Tomb of Archimedes (1804) od Benjamin WestCicero Discovering the Tomb of Archimedes1804 · Yale University Art Gallery Naručite ručno oslikano from $500 →
71The Pilgrim Mourning His Dead Ass (1800) od Benjamin WestThe Pilgrim Mourning His Dead Ass1800 · Muzej fine umjetnosti u Houstonu Naručite ovo djelo from $175 →
72Saint John the Evangelist Called to Write the Revelation (1797) od Benjamin WestSaint John the Evangelist Called to Write the Revelation1797 · Muzej fine umjetnosti u Houstonu Naručite ručno oslikano from $200 →
73Milkmaids in St. James's Park, Westminster Abbey Beyond (1801) od Benjamin WestMilkmaids in St. James's Park, Westminster Abbey Beyond1801 · Yale Center for British Art Naručite ručno oslikano from $450 →
74Joshua passing the River Jordan with the Ark of the Covenant (1800) od Benjamin WestJoshua passing the River Jordan with the Ark of the Covenant1800 · Art Gallery of New South Wales Neka bude vaša from $450 →
75Cupid Stung by a Bee (1802) od Benjamin WestCupid Stung by a Bee1802 · Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco Neka bude vaša from $375 →
76Phaeton asking Apollo to drive the Sun chariot (1804) od Benjamin WestPhaeton asking Apollo to drive the Sun chariot1804 Naručite ovo djelo from $525 →
77The Beast Riseth Out of the Sea (1797) od Benjamin WestThe Beast Riseth Out of the Sea1797 Naručite ručno oslikano from $300 →
78Eagle bringing cup to Psyche (1802) od Benjamin WestEagle bringing cup to Psyche1802 Neka bude vaša from $175 →
79Cupid Releasing Two Doves (1798) od Benjamin WestCupid Releasing Two Doves1798 Naručite ručno oslikano from $175 →
80Hannah Presenting Samuel to Eli (1800) od Benjamin WestHannah Presenting Samuel to Eli1800 Neka bude vaša from $225 →
81The Apotheosis of Nelson (1807) od Benjamin WestThe Apotheosis of Nelson1807 · Yale Center for British Art Neka bude vaša from $450 →
82Thetis Bringing the Armor to Achilles (1805) od Benjamin WestThetis Bringing the Armor to Achilles1805 · New York Historical Society Naručite ručno oslikano from $200 →
83Mrs Thomas Keyes and Her Daughter (1806) od Benjamin WestMrs Thomas Keyes and Her Daughter1806 Naručite ručno oslikano from $200 →
84Narcissus and Echo (1805) od Benjamin WestNarcissus and Echo1805 Neka bude vaša from $225 →
85Shah ‘Alam (Mughal Emperor 1759-1806) conveying the Grant of the Diwani to Lord Clive, August 1765 (1818) od Benjamin WestShah ‘Alam (Mughal Emperor 1759-1806) conveying the Grant of the Diwani to Lord Clive, August 17651818 Naručite ručno oslikano from $175 →
86The Expulsion of Adam and Eve from Paradise (1791) od Benjamin WestThe Expulsion of Adam and Eve from Paradise1791 · Art Institute of Chicago Naručite ovo djelo from $225 →
87Portrait of Sir John Griffin Griffin (1772) od Benjamin WestPortrait of Sir John Griffin Griffin1772 Naručite ovo djelo from $175 →
88Portrait of Captain Christopher Codrington Bethell (1769) od Benjamin WestPortrait of Captain Christopher Codrington Bethell1769 · Georgia Museum of Art Neka bude vaša from $175 →
89Harvesting at Windsor od Benjamin WestHarvesting at Windsor Naručite ovo djelo from $175 →
90The Conversion of St. Paul (1786) od Benjamin WestThe Conversion of St. Paul1786 · Dallas Museum of Art Naručite ručno oslikano from $600 →
91Saul Before Samuel ^ the Prophets od Benjamin WestSaul Before Samuel ^ the Prophets Neka bude vaša from $175 →
92Cupid, Stung by a Bee, Is Cherished by his Mother (1774) od Benjamin WestCupid, Stung by a Bee, Is Cherished by his Mother1774 · National Gallery of Art Neka bude vaša from $225 →
93The Artist and His Family (1772) od Benjamin WestThe Artist and His Family1772 · Yale Center for British Art Neka bude vaša from $275 →
94Katherine Clayton, Lady Howard de Walden (1772) od Benjamin WestKatherine Clayton, Lady Howard de Walden1772 Neka bude vaša from $175 →
95Saint Michael and the Dragon (1797) od Benjamin WestSaint Michael and the Dragon1797 · Toledo Museum of Art Naručite ručno oslikano from $225 →
96Archangel Michael ^ Satan od Benjamin WestArchangel Michael ^ Satan Neka bude vaša from $175 →
97Cornelia Mother of the Gracchi Showing her Children as her only Ornaments od Benjamin WestCornelia Mother of the Gracchi Showing her Children as her only Ornaments Naručite ručno oslikano from $175 →
98The Fatal Wounding of Sir Philip Sidney od Benjamin WestThe Fatal Wounding of Sir Philip Sidney Neka bude vaša from $175 →
99Francis Osborne, 5th Duke of Leeds od Benjamin WestFrancis Osborne, 5th Duke of Leeds Naručite ovo djelo from $175 →
100Woodcutters in Windsor Park od Benjamin WestWoodcutters in Windsor ParkIndianapolis Museum of Art Neka bude vaša from $175 →

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Yale Center for British Art, New HavenYale Center for British Art New Haven 16 Paetus and Arria, Elizabeth West (née Shewell), and Her son Raphael, The Death of Chatham
Royal Collection, LondonRoyal Collection London 27 Edward III (1312 1377) with the Black Prince (1330 1376) after the Battle of Crecy (1346), St. Peter Denying Christ, Queen Charlotte (1744-1818) with Charlotte, Princess Royal (1766-1828)
Art Institute of Chicago, ChicagoArt Institute of Chicago Chicago 4 The Death of Procris, Queen Philippa at the Battle of Neville's Cross, Portrait of a Man
National Gallery of Art, WashingtonNational Gallery of Art Washington 10 The Expulsion of Adam and Eve from Paradise, Portrait of Colonel Guy Johnson and Karonghyontye, Cupid, Stung by a Bee, Is Cherished by his Mother
Detroit Institute of Arts, DetroitDetroit Institute of Arts Detroit 7 The Last Supper, Death on a Pale Horse, King Lear
New York Historical Society, New York CityNew York Historical Society New York City 4 Charles Willson Peale (1741–1827), Thetis Bringing the Armor to Achilles
Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, San FranciscoFine Arts Museums of San Francisco San Francisco 3 George Harry Grey, Lord Grey (later the Fifth Earl of Stamford), Cupid Stung by a Bee
Cleveland Museum of Art, ClevelandCleveland Museum of Art Cleveland 3 Elizabeth Shewell West and Her Son, Raphael, British Manufactory; A Sketch

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Na vrhu liste je Smrt generala Volfa (1770), Art Gallery of Ontario, Toronto. Odmah iza njega su: The Last Supper (1786) i The Bard (1778).

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32 godina. Benjamin West je rođen/a 1738, a djelo Smrt generala Volfa datira iz 1770.

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Smrt generala Volfa, The Last Supper, The Bard, Alexander III of Scotland Rescued from the Fury of a Stag by the Intrepidity of Colin Fitzgerald (, St. George and the Dragon, Death on a Pale Horse, The Death of Hyacinth, Portrait of George, Prince of Wales, and Prince Frederick, later Duke of York, The Death of Procris i The Expulsion of Adam and Eve from Paradise. Godinu i muzej svakog od njih pronaći ćete u gornjem popisu.

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U našem katalogu imamo 360 djela umjetnika Benjamin West, datiranih od 1750 do 1818.

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Većinu njih možete pronaći u Yale Center for British Art (New Haven), Royal Collection (London) i Art Institute of Chicago (Chicago). Na gornjoj listi muzeja nalazi se detaljan pregled.

Kada je Benjamin West stvorio svoja najpoznatija djela?Pogledajte odgovor

U 1770s, više nego ikada prije: 30 od 100 djela na ovoj stranici potječe iz tog vremena, od čega je Smrt generala Volfa među njima.

Koja su prva i posljednja poznata djela umjetnika Benjamin West?Pogledajte odgovor

Najstarije djelo ovdje je Portrait of Dr. Enoch Edwards (1750), a najnovije je Self-Portrait (1818).

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Man (21), Woman (17) i Horse (7) od ukupno 100 djela na ovoj stranici.

Koji se medij najčešće pojavljuje u slikama umjetnika Benjamin West?Pogledajte odgovor

Oil On Canvas, korišteno u 33 od 100 djela na ovoj stranici.

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Neoclassical art, kao što možete vidjeti u djelima na ovoj stranici.

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Priča umjetnika Benjamin West

Pionirov život i nasljeđe Benjamina Westa

Rođen 1738. godine u procvjetavajućoj Pennsylvaniji, Benjamin West se pojavio kao ključna figura transatlantskog umjetničkog svijeta, slikar koji je vješto plovio kroz strujanja neoklasicizma i romantizma istovremeno kujući jedinstveni američki umjetnički identitet. Njegova priča je priča o iznimnoj samopromociji, nepokolebljivoj ambiciji i nevjerojatnoj sposobnosti povezivanja s aristokratskim pokroviteljima i revolucionarnim idealima. Iz skromnih početaka – njegov otac bio je vlasnik krčme u Springfieldu – Westov urođeni talent njegovan je ranom izloženošću umjetnosti, izvještava se da je naučio osnovne tehnike od Indijanaca prije nego što je primio bilo kakvu formalnu obuku. Ovaj nekonvencionalni početak usadio je u njega duh inovacije koji će obilježiti cijelu njegovu karijeru. Brzo se etablirao kao traženi portretist u Philadelphiji i New Yorku, ali žed za dubljim umjetničkim znanjem gurnuo ga je prema Europi 1760. godine, započevši putovanje koje će nepovratno promijeniti tijek američke umjetnosti.

Od Italije do Londona: Korištenje puta do priznanja

Westov dolazak u Italiju označio je prekretnicu. Uronivši se u umjetničko srce Europe, proučavao je majstore – Ticiana, Rafaela – i angažirao se s suvremenim neoklasicističkim misliocima poput Antona Rafaela Mengsa i Angelice Kauffman. Ovo razdoblje bilo je ključno za oblikovanje njegove estetske osjetljivosti, usadivši mu poštovanje prema klasičnom obliku i povijesnoj naraciji. Međutim, London je na kraju postao njegov posvojeni dom i umjetnički centar. Dolaskom 1763. godine, West se brzo popeo na ljestvici britanske umjetničke scene, očaravajući publiku svojim ambicioznim platnima i osiguravši pokroviteljstvo kralja Georgea III. Ova kraljevska preporuka ne samo da je pružila financijsku stabilnost, već je učvrstila njegov položaj kao vodeće figure u establishmentu. Definirajući trenutak došao je s njegovim izborom za Kraljevsku akademiju 1769. godine, instituciju kojoj će kasnije predsjedavati od 1792. do smrti. Njegov utjecaj se protezao izvan vlastite umjetničke produkcije; West je postao zagovornik američkih umjetnika koji traže obuku u inozemstvu, nudeći smjernice i podršku generacijama ambicioznih slikara poput Allstona, Copleya i Morsea.

Revolucioniranje povijesnog slikarstva: tehnika i kontroverze

Westov utjecaj na umjetnički svijet nije bio samo u postizanju tehničkog majstorstva; radilo se o osporavanju konvencija. Usudio se ponovno zamisliti povijesno slikarstvo, udaljavajući se od krute vjernosti klasičnim preduvjetima i prihvaćajući suvremeniju osjetljivost. Smrt generala Wolfa (1770.), vjerojatno njegovo najpoznatije djelo, primjer je ovog revolucionarnog pristupa. Prikazom poginulog generala okruženog likovima u *suvremenoj* vojnoj odjeći umjesto tradicionalne rimske odjeće, West je izazvao značajnu raspravu. Kritičari su dovodili u pitanje povijesnu točnost, ali je publika bila očarana neposrednošću i emocionalnom rezonancijom scene. Ovaj hrabar potez signalizirao je pomak prema većem realizmu i narativnoj snazi ​​u povijesnom slikarstvu, utječući na bezbroj umjetnika koji su slijedili. Njegov se stil tijekom vremena razvijao, u svoje kasnije radove uključujući elemente romantizma, ali je uvijek zadržavao predanost ambicioznom sastavu i detaljnoj izvedbi. Ostala značajna djela poput Tetis donosi oklop Ahileju, Tri sestre, Strah Astyanaxa i Pećina očaja pokazuju njegovu svestranost i majstorstvo u nizu mitoloških i povijesnih tema.

Trajno nasljeđe: oblikovanje umjetničkog identiteta

Nasljeđe Benjamina Westa proteže se daleko izvan platna koje je stvorio. On je temeljito promijenio krajolik američke umjetnosti, uspostavljajući povijesno slikarstvo kao održiv žanr za američke umjetnike i potičući osjećaj nacionalnog umjetničkog identiteta. Njegovo predsjedavanje Kraljevskom akademijom učvrstilo je njegov utjecaj na britansku umjetnost, promovirajući inovacije i podržavajući nadarene pojedince.
  • Zagovarao je pristupačniji i emocionalno privlačniji stil povijesne reprezentacije.
  • Njegov studio postao je utočište za američke umjetnike koji traže obuku u Europi.
  • Premostio je jaz između neoklasicističkih ideala i rastućeg romantizma.
Westova inovativna duha, zajedno s njegovim diplomatskim vještinama i nepokolebljivom predanošću svom zanatu, donijelo mu je trajno priznanje kao "američki Rafael". Umro je u Londonu 1820. godine, ostavljajući za sobom djelo koje nastavlja nadahnjivati ​​divljenje i divljenje. Njegova priča služi kao svjedočanstvo moći umjetničke vizije, važnosti kulturnih razmjena i trajne ostavštine umjetnika koji se usudio osporiti konvencije i utrti vlastiti put.