Colonel Guy Johnson, by Benjamin West, Washington, DC, circa 1776
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- Chrome
About this postcard
Benjamin West's portrait shows Colonel Guy Johnson standing in a red military coat, white breeches, and moccasins, one foot propped on a stone and a staff under his arm. Behind him at left stands a Native American man in a feathered headdress, beaded necklaces, and a dark blanket, holding a decorated staff or spear. The dark, rocky background frames the two figures. Johnson was a British superintendent of Indian affairs in the Mohawk Valley and a Loyalist during the American Revolution. West painted him in London in 1776, and the Mohawk companion is usually identified as Karonghyontye, or Captain David Hill. The two figures reflect Johnson's role as a British agent among the Mohawk.
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Postcard record
| Publisher | National Gallery of Art |
|---|---|
| Series | [496] |
| Condition | Good |
| Place mentioned | Washington, DC |
| Publisher | National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C., Washington, DC |
| Notes | White border; color offset reproduction of a painting with visible halftone texture; minor corner wear and a small crease at the upper right. No postmark. Divided-back art reproduction card published by the National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.; glossy surface; dealer pencil stock number and price '#59 1-' in lower right corner; no stamp, no address, no handwritten message. |
Cite this card
Colonel Guy Johnson, by Benjamin West, Washington, DC, circa 1776, postcard, c. 1876. PostalPast Collection. https://postalpast.com/postcard/colonel-guy-johnson-by-benjamin-west-washington-dc-circa-177. Accessed November 2, 2026.