Benjamin West

(1738-1820)

NAME AUTHORITIES: LOC: West, Benjamin, 1738-1820 NRA: West Benjamin (1738-1820) Painter DNB: West, Benjamin (1738-1820), history painter LBT ID: BeWest1820 VIAF ID: 76585232 LOC ID: n50003451	B/BAP: 1738-10-10 DIED: 1820-03-11
SOURCES: DNB; ANB; Virtual International Authority File; LOC Name Authority File
American-born historical painter who traveled to Europe in 1760 and was one of the founders of the Royal Academy in London.