Benjamin West (fragment from a portrait)

James Green

Created:
Movement:
1818
Neoclassicism
key Notes:
Neoclassical Portraiture Artistic Legacy
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Dimensions:
44 1/4 x 18 5/8 in. (112.4 x 47 cm)
medium:
Oil on canvas
Difficulty:
Expert
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story of the work:

"Benjamin West (fragment from a portrait)" by James Green, created in 1818, is a fragmentary work that reflects the artist's engagement with portraiture and his connection to the prominent American painter Benjamin West. The painting is significant for its historical context, as West was a key figure in the development of American art in the 18th and early 19th centuries, although specific details about the circumstances of its creation remain unknown.

Description of the work:

"Benjamin West (fragment from a portrait)" by James Green, created in 1818, features a close-up depiction of the prominent artist Benjamin West, rendered in oil on canvas. The work emphasizes West's facial features and expression, utilizing a subdued color palette and soft brushwork to convey a sense of intimacy and immediacy.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Benjamin West (fragment from a portrait)