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Benjamin West

1738 – 1820

Benjamin West
Idade Moderna Inicial
Idade Moderna Inicial

Benjamin West

Born 1738 Died 1820 Works span 1756–1819

A Pioneer Bridging Worlds: The Life and Legacy of Benjamin West Born in 1738 amidst the burgeoning landscape of colonial Pennsylvania, Benjamin West emerged as a pivotal figure in the transatlantic art world, a painter who skillfully navigated the currents of Neoclassicism and Romanticism while forging a uniquely American artistic identity. His story is one of remarkable self-education, unwavering ambition, and an extraordinary abilit…

94
dated works
28
chapters
1756
first work
1819
last work
Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through Benjamin West's working life — artwork by artwork, chapter by chapter — from the earliest dated work to the last. Each thumbnail is pinned at its exact year on the gold axis.

Drag or scroll to travel through time

Chapters — Career Periods

The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups Benjamin West's works by their historical period — early training, mature practice, final years.

Thumbnails — Dated Works

Every thumbnail is pinned at its precise creation year. A thin gold thread drops from the image to its exact point on the axis. Larger frames mark the artist's masterpieces by rank.

Colour Band — Movement Drift

The gradient bar beneath the axis shifts colour as the dominant art movement changes over time — from the warm golds of the early period through the deeper tones of maturity. It fills progressively as you scroll.