Benjamin West

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English painter (born in America) who became the second president of the Royal Academy (1738-1820)

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Benjamin West sought to present the Jupiter at another Royal Academy exhibition, but Morse's time had run out. Source: Internet

Banks as painted by Benjamin West in 1773. Source: Internet

He notes that text books with a painting of a handsome Native American (such as the one by Benjamin West on this page) are even given to school children with the cautionary caption, "A painting of a Noble Savage". Source: Internet

When, in 1770, Benjamin West proposed to paint The Death of General Wolfe in contemporary dress, he was firmly instructed to use classical costume by many people. Source: Internet

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