The painting that made A. Patrick famous is Mrs. Benajah Johnson (1830); it hangs in the Smithsonian American Art Museum, Washington, D.C.. Of the 2 works by A. Patrick in our catalogue, these 2 are the most admired, each presented with its date, its museum and what sets it apart.
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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 |
Every dated masterpiece of A. Patrick on this page belongs to 1830: here they are.
Mrs. Benajah Johnson (1830).
Our catalogue lists 2 works by A. Patrick.
Most of them are in Smithsonian American Art Museum (Washington, D.C.). The table above lists the museums one by one.
In 1830: 2 of the 2 works on this page date from then, among them Mrs. Benajah Johnson.
Mrs. Benajah Johnson and Benajah Johnson are among the 2 works on this page held by the Smithsonian American Art Museum, Washington, D.C..
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.
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:
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.