A. Patrick's 2 Most Famous Paintings
Mrs. Benajah Johnson (1830) is the painting A. Patrick is best remembered for; it belongs to the Smithsonian American Art Museum, Washington, D.C.. Our catalogue counts 2 works by A. Patrick. Here are the 2 most famous, with the year, the museum and the story of each canvas.
Ranked by our popularity score, which combines the searches, visits and orders for each work. Updated November 2026.
- Works in our catalogue
- 2
- Most famous
- Mrs. Benajah Johnson (1830)
- Most works at
- Smithsonian American Art Museum
The ten best-loved paintings by A. Patrick
Where A. Patrick's canvases hang
The museum that holds the most of the paintings on this page.
| Museum | City | Works by A. Patrick | Paintings from this list |
|---|---|---|---|
 Smithsonian American Art Museum |
Washington, D.C. | 2 | Mrs. Benajah Johnson, Benajah Johnson |
A. Patrick's most famous canvases, one year after another
The dated canvases of A. Patrick on this page all belong to 1830: here they are, in order of fame.
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1830
Canvas 1 of 2Mrs. Benajah Johnson
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1830
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Benajah Johnson
A. Patrick's canvases, question by question
Which canvas is A. Patrick most remembered for?Read the answer
Mrs. Benajah Johnson (1830).
How many paintings did A. Patrick create?Read the answer
2 works by A. Patrick are in our catalogue.
Where do A. Patrick's most famous canvases hang today?Read the answer
Mostly in Smithsonian American Art Museum (Washington, D.C.); the list above names each museum and its canvases.
When did A. Patrick paint the most famous canvases?Read the answer
In 1830, which gave 2 of the 2 works on this page, Mrs. Benajah Johnson among them.
Which paintings by A. Patrick are held by the Smithsonian American Art Museum?Read the answer
The Smithsonian American Art Museum, Washington, D.C. holds 2 of the works on this page, among them Mrs. Benajah Johnson and Benajah Johnson.
Meet the painter: A. Patrick
The Portraitist of 1830
The brush meets the canvas in a quiet studio, capturing the likeness of the Benajah Johnson family. In 1830, A. Patrick works with oil on canvas, a medium that demands patience and a steady hand. The light settles on the subjects, freezing a specific moment of nineteenth-century life within the frame. These are not mere sketches; they are deliberate records of identity, preserved through the careful application of pigment.
The work exists now within the halls of the Smithsonian American Art Museum in Washington, D.C. Here, the portraits of Benajah Johnson and Mrs. Benajah Johnson remain as physical remnants of a bygone era. The textures of the oil paint hold the weight of their history, surviving long after the sitters themselves have passed into memory.
A Record of Presence
The artist's output is defined by these specific, documented encounters with his subjects. His technique focuses on the formal requirements of portraiture during this period, ensuring the likenesses remain accurate for posterity. The collection of his work highlights a specific focus on the individuals of the time:
- Benajah Johnson: A portrait rendered in 1830, executed in oil on canvas.
- Mrs. Benajah Johnson: A companion piece from 1830, also rendered in oil on canvas.
Historical Footprints
A. Patrick remains a figure defined by these specific contributions to the American portraiture tradition. While the broader details of his personal life remain obscured by time, his technical presence is confirmed by the preservation of his work in major institutions. The gift of Mrs. Frank Cummings Cook in 1966 ensured that these specific oils would continue to exist, allowing the faces of 1830 to remain visible to the modern eye.