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Benjamin West

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Benjamin West was an American-born British painter who specialised in history painting, creating such works as The Death of Nelson, The Death of General Wolfe, the Treaty of Paris, and Benjamin Franklin Drawing Electricity from the Sky.

Quotes by Benjamin West

To recognize great talent, we must encourage dreamers.

Benjamin West

Dreamer

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Is the painter a plagiarist because he sets his palette to nature?

Benjamin West

Artist

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Remember, light and shadow never stand still.

Benjamin West

Light

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A kiss from my mother made me a painter.

Benjamin West

Kiss

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