West, Benjamin (1738-1820)
- Name:
- West, Benjamin (1738-1820)
- Title:
- Founder and Member, Royal Academy
- Other Names:
- "The American Raphael"
- Born:
- 10/10/1738
- Birthplace:
- Springfield, PA (now Swathmore)
- Died:
- 03/11/1820
- Death Location:
- London, England
- Residence:
- Springfield, PA
Philadelphia, PA
New York, NY
London, England - Nationality:
- American
- Occupation:
- Artist
Painter - Relations:
- Reynolds, Sir Joshua: prominent English painter of the time, took an interest in West.
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