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Benny Andrews Most Popular Paintings

The 25 artworks by Benny Andrews our visitors ask for most, ranked by popularity and presented one by one, with the specification and the price of each hand-painted reproduction.

Edition 2026 · 25 artworks Each artwork painted to order
Linen canvas · Certificate of authenticity · Delivered worldwide Benny Andrews · 1930 – 2006

The Pettus Bridge (John Lewis Series)

2005 · National Center for Civil and Human Rights, Atlanta

Witness Benny Andrews' powerful 2005 depiction of the Pettus Bridge, capturing a moment of historical tension; explore this vital piece of Civil Rights art today.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 1 of 119 artworks by Benny Andrews
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Segregation (John Lewis Series)

2005 · National Center for Civil and Human Rights, Atlanta

Benny Andrews’ poignant Segregation captures a contemplative moment amidst architectural history—a man absorbed in literature before a clock tower, symbolizing resilience and remembrance from the Civil Rights era. Explore this evocative piece and bring its timeless beauty into your home.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 2 of 119 artworks by Benny Andrews
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Weathering The Storm (John Lewis Series)

2005 · National Center for Civil and Human Rights, Atlanta

Benny Andrews’ "Weathering the Storm" captures a poignant moment of unity and community with a mixed-media depiction of people gathered before a yellow house, inviting you to explore this evocative artwork.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 3 of 119 artworks by Benny Andrews
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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John Lewis Speaking at the March on Washington (John Lewis Series)

2005 · National Center for Civil and Human Rights, Atlanta

Experience Benny Andrews' powerful mural depicting John Lewis delivering his inspiring speech at the March on Washington. Explore the legacy of SNCC and the fight for civil rights through this iconic piece.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 4 of 119 artworks by Benny Andrews
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Fun #2

2002 · Spelman College Museum of Fine Art, Atlanta

Explore 'Fun #2' by Benny Andrews – a vibrant, surreal oil painting of an African American family. Bold colors, geometric shapes & expressive brushwork evoke joyful celebration.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 5 of 119 artworks by Benny Andrews
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Confrontation 2 (John Lewis Series)

2006 · National Center for Civil and Human Rights, Atlanta

Experience Benny Andrews' poignant portrayal of John Lewis's journey through the Civil Rights Movement and beyond – 'Confrontation 2,' a powerful exploration of resilience, activism, and the pursuit of justice.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 6 of 119 artworks by Benny Andrews
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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The Sermon (John Lewis Series)

2005 · National Center for Civil and Human Rights, Atlanta

Benny Andrews’ evocative Sermon captures a moment of solemn reflection within a church setting—a poignant portrayal of faith and community rendered in oil on paper during the 2005 period. Explore this captivating artwork and bring its serene beauty into your home.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 7 of 119 artworks by Benny Andrews
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Confrontation 1 (John Lewis Series)

2006 · National Center for Civil and Human Rights, Atlanta · original 76 x 139 cm

Benny Andrews’ ‘Confrontation 1 (John Lewis Series)’ captures a tense moment with uniformed figures on brick steps, reflecting the artist's powerful social commentary and American realism style. Discover this evocative mural reproduction and bring art history home.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 8 of 119 artworks by Benny Andrews
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Same size as the original$45876 × 139 cm Commission at original size

Library (John Lewis Series)

2005 · National Center for Civil and Human Rights, Atlanta

Benny Andrews' Library captures Civil Rights spirit; own this powerful piece of art history.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 9 of 119 artworks by Benny Andrews
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Attackers (John Lewis Series)

2005 · National Center for Civil and Human Rights, Atlanta

Benny Andrews' 'Attackers (John Lewis Series)' captures a chaotic street brawl with intense figures wielding baseball bats, reflecting the artist’s powerful and often socially charged style. Explore this dynamic painting and discover a unique piece to own.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 10 of 119 artworks by Benny Andrews
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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John Lewis with M.L. King (John Lewis Series)

2005 · National Center for Civil and Human Rights, Atlanta · original 38 x 55 cm

Benny Andrews’ poignant John Lewis portrait captures a handshake between civil rights icon John Lewis and another man before a cross—a symbol of faith amidst struggle—executed in evocative black and white during the artist's final series, inviting viewers to explore this powerful narrative.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 11 of 119 artworks by Benny Andrews
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Same size as the original$20938 × 55 cm Commission at original size

Death of the Crow

1965 · Ogden Museum of Southern Art, New Orleans

Contemplative black and white scene of a man observing nature by Benny Andrews (1965); discover this evocative piece of mid-century American art today.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 12 of 119 artworks by Benny Andrews
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Speaking (John Lewis Series)

2005 · National Center for Civil and Human Rights, Atlanta

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 13 of 119 artworks by Benny Andrews
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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News (John Lewis Series

2005 · National Center for Civil and Human Rights, Atlanta

A poignant scene of three men engaged in conversation unfolds in Benny Andrews' News from the John Lewis Series, capturing a powerful moment of urban connection that invites you to explore this soulful 2005 masterpiece.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 14 of 119 artworks by Benny Andrews
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Symbols Study #2

1970 · original 53 x 52 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 15 of 119 artworks by Benny Andrews
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Same size as the original$22952 × 53 cm Commission at original size

Homesick Blues

2005 · original 41 x 42 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 16 of 119 artworks by Benny Andrews
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Same size as the original$19942 × 41 cm Commission at original size

Field Workers (John Lewis Series)

2005 · National Center for Civil and Human Rights, Atlanta

Witness Benny Andrews' powerful depiction of field workers plowing the earth, capturing the spirit of labor and resilience from the Civil Rights era; discover this historic piece today.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 17 of 119 artworks by Benny Andrews
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Witness

1968 · original 48 x 48 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 18 of 119 artworks by Benny Andrews
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Same size as the original$21648 × 48 cm Commission at original size

From the Mountain Top

1999 · Spelman College Museum of Fine Art, Atlanta

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 19 of 119 artworks by Benny Andrews
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Champion

1967 · original 50 x 50 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 20 of 119 artworks by Benny Andrews
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Same size as the original$22250 × 50 cm Commission at original size

Mr. America

1967 · original 28 x 24 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 21 of 119 artworks by Benny Andrews
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Savannah's Credit Card Protest

2004 · original 30 x 40 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 22 of 119 artworks by Benny Andrews
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Same size as the original$18340 × 30 cm Commission at original size

Children Playing

2005 · National Center for Civil and Human Rights, Atlanta

Discover Benny Andrews’ powerful narrative paintings exploring social justice & American life. Explore his unique style – a blend of collage & expressionism. #BennyAndrews #Art

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 23 of 119 artworks by Benny Andrews
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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1961 · original 51 x 36 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 24 of 119 artworks by Benny Andrews
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Same size as the original$20236 × 51 cm Commission at original size

Wounded Sargent

1970 · original 20 x 16 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 25 of 119 artworks by Benny Andrews
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The artist

Benny Andrews

1930 – 2006

Quick facts

Top 3 worksThe Pettus Bridge (John Lewis Series), Segregation (John Lewis Series), Weathering The Storm (John Lewis Series)
Born1930, Plainview, United States
Lifespan76 years
Best occasionsstatement, accent
Emotional tonereflective
Top-ranked workThe Pettus Bridge (John Lewis Series)
Vibeinspirational
Creative periodsmature period

Biography

Benny Andrews: Life & Legacy

Early Life and Education

Born: November 13, 1930, in Plainview, Georgia.
Andrews grew up in a large family of ten children. His mother, Viola, instilled the importance of education, religion, and freedom of expression.
Early Influences: His father, George Andrews, was a self-taught artist known locally as the “Dot Man,” who sparked Benny’s initial interest in art.
He attended Fort Valley College on a two-year scholarship but left due to financial constraints and academic struggles.
Andrews served in the U.S. Air Force from 1950 before pursuing formal artistic training.

Artistic Development & Career

Andrews received his BFA from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago.
He held his first solo exhibition in New York City in 1962, marking a significant step in his career.
From 1968 to 1997, Andrews dedicated himself to teaching at Queens College, City University of New York.
Prison Arts Program: He founded and directed a groundbreaking prison arts program that became a national model for rehabilitation through artistic expression.
His work evolved into an expressive style characterized by bold colors and forms used to convey powerful emotions and social commentary.

Themes & Influences

Key Themes: Andrews’ art frequently addressed themes of suffering, injustice, racial inequality, and the African American experience.
His work often served as a visual protest against social and political issues of his time.
He drew inspiration from personal experiences, observations of everyday life, and historical events.
Artistic Influences: While developing his unique style, Andrews was influenced by various artistic movements, including Expressionism and Social Realism.

Notable Works

Confrontation 2 (John Lewis Series): A powerful painting reflecting on the Civil Rights Movement and the struggles for equality.
No More Games: A work that confronts issues of social injustice and inequality with raw emotion.
Death of the Crow (1965): An early example of his expressive style, rendered in black and white oil on canvas.

Legacy & Historical Significance

Benny Andrews’ work is featured in museum collections such as the Museum Collection Hugo Fischer (Bühl, Germany) and the Ogden Museum of Southern Art in New Orleans.
Impact on Arts Education: His prison arts program demonstrated the transformative power of art for individuals facing incarceration.
Andrews’ artistic contributions helped to raise awareness about social issues and promote dialogue around race, inequality, and justice.
He passed away on November 10, 2006, leaving behind a lasting legacy as an artist, educator, and advocate for social change.

Questions & Answers

In which historical period did Benny Andrews work?

Benny Andrews worked in the Modern period. The period situates the artist's activity in history.

Which artworks by Benny Andrews are the most viewed?

The Stats page of Benny Andrews presents statistics computed from the artist's artworks listed on this website.

Where are Benny Andrews's artworks grouped by art movement?

Benny Andrews's works can be browsed by movement on the artist's All Movements page.

By the WikiOO.org Editorial Team Updated Sept. 1, 2026

Collector's quiz

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