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A. Patrick: The 2 Most Famous Paintings, Documented
Updated November 2026 · ranked by our popularity score (searches, visits and orders for each work) · 2 works by A. Patrick in our catalogue
Summary
According to this ranking, Mrs. Benajah Johnson (1830) is the most famous painting by A. Patrick; the Smithsonian American Art Museum, Washington, D.C., holds it. This list draws on the 2 works by A. Patrick in the catalogue and records the 2 most famous, with date, holding museum and description for each entry.
Most works: Smithsonian American Art Museum
A. Patrick: top 10 entries of the list
A. Patrick: holding museums
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 by year: the most famous paintings
The dated works of A. Patrick recorded on this page all date from 1830.
Works per year
Select a year to display its principal paintings.
A. Patrick: questions and documented answers
Which A. Patrick painting heads the list of most famous works?Display the answer
Mrs. Benajah Johnson (1830).
How many works by A. Patrick are recorded?Display the answer
The catalogue records 2 works by A. Patrick.
In which collections are A. Patrick's most famous works held?Display the answer
Principally in Smithsonian American Art Museum (Washington, D.C.). The museum table above gives the full distribution.
When were the most famous works of A. Patrick painted?Display the answer
In 1830: 2 of the 2 works listed on this page are dated to that period, including Mrs. Benajah Johnson.
Which works of A. Patrick are held by the Smithsonian American Art Museum?Display the answer
Mrs. Benajah Johnson and Benajah Johnson are among the 2 works on this page in the collection of the Smithsonian American Art Museum, Washington, D.C..
A. Patrick: life and work
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.