Mrs Benjamin West II with her son Benjamin West III by Benjamin West. A tender portrait of a woman in a black gown holding a young child in white, set against a dramatic red draped background.

Mrs Benjamin West II with her son Benjamin West III

Benjamin West

1805 · Oil Paint, Canvas

A heartwarming and classically composed Regency-era maternal portrait featuring rich textures and luminous skin tones.

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Where it works

A weightier piece with steady character with softened warm notes — holds a formal wall with confidence.

Often works in
Living Room · Library · Dining Room
Placement
Works well in taller wall spaces with room around it
Walls
Reads clearly against pale walls or deeper settings
Color notes
Charcoal black, Deep burgundy, Soft white

About the piece

Painted by Benjamin West in 1805, this intimate portrait depicts the artist's daughter-in-law and grandson. The composition balances the bold, dramatic backdrop of red curtains and dark attire with the soft, delicate rendering of the child’s white garments and the gentle interaction between mother and son.