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The 2 Most Famous A. Patrick Paintings to Choose From
Updated November 2026 · ranked by our popularity score (searches, visits and orders for each work) · 2 works by A. Patrick in our catalogue
Quick answer
Number one among A. Patrick's paintings is Mrs. Benajah Johnson (1830), whose original is at the Smithsonian American Art Museum, Washington, D.C.. Our catalogue holds 2 works by A. Patrick. The 2 listed here are the most famous, in rank order, with the year and museum of each original.
Most works: Smithsonian American Art Museum
The top 10: A. Patrick's most famous paintings
Museums holding A. Patrick's originals
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 |
Each year's top A. Patrick paintings
1830: every dated A. Patrick painting on this page comes from that year. Here they are, by rank.
Works per year
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A. Patrick paintings: FAQ
Which is A. Patrick's most famous work?Show answer
Mrs. Benajah Johnson (1830) ranks first.
How many paintings by A. Patrick are listed?Show answer
2 works by A. Patrick are in our catalogue.
Which museums hold A. Patrick's most famous originals?Show answer
Mainly in Smithsonian American Art Museum (Washington, D.C.). See the museum table above for the full list.
When were the top A. Patrick paintings made?Show answer
In 1830: 2 of the 2 paintings ranked here date from that time, including Mrs. Benajah Johnson.
Which famous A. Patrick paintings does the Smithsonian American Art Museum have?Show answer
The Smithsonian American Art Museum, Washington, D.C. holds 2 of the paintings ranked here, including Mrs. Benajah Johnson and Benajah Johnson.
A. Patrick: the artist behind the paintings
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.