General Benjamin Logan by Unknown Artist. A waist-up portrait of a dark-haired man in a black coat and white cravat, resting his hand on a thick book against a dark background.

General Benjamin Logan

Unknown Artist

1788 · Oil Paint

A dignified 18th-century portrait of General Benjamin Logan holding a leather-bound book.

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Where it works

A quiet, grounding work with warm, lived-in color — holds a composed wall with restraint.

Often works in
Dining Room · Study · Library
Placement
Reads naturally where the wall has more height than width
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Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
Color notes
Charcoal black, Soft gray, Dusty pink

About the piece

This 1788 oil portrait depicts General Benjamin Logan, a prominent figure in the American frontier. Dressed in a formal black coat and white cravat, he is shown with a hand resting upon a book, suggesting a balance of military leadership and intellectual pursuit characteristic of the era's elite.