When Copley was thirty-two years old he married the daughter of a wealthy merchant, Richard Clark. His father-in-law was the agent of the East India Company, to whom later was consigned that historic cargo of tea which was flung into Boston Harbor. Expecting trouble with England, young Copley, who was now a thoroughly successful painter, went to Rome for a year’s stay; but in 1775 he took up his residence in London. He was received in a kindly and appreciative way by the great painter, Benjamin West, and soon became popular with the art loving public. After two years’ residence he was made an associate member of the Royal Academy. He became a full Academician in 1779, after exhibiting his most famous picture, the “Death of Chatham.” Copley’s life was one of success and happiness. For him there were no struggles, and no embittering disappointments. His wife was beautiful and attractive, and they drew about them, in their home, a set of interesting and distinguished people. Their house on Beacon Hill was surrounded by eleven acres of land, which he called “Copley’s Farm,” and in which he took great pride and satisfaction. The Revolutionary War was naturally a matter of great concern to Copley, living as he was among English friends; but he remained steadfastly loyal to the land of his birth, and rejoiced at the issue of the war. As the Revolution closed Copley was working on the portrait of Elkanah Watson, and in December, 1782, he and Watson listened together to King George’s speech recognizing America’s independence. In the background of the Watson portrait Copley had introduced a ship, and when the two returned to Copley’s house after hearing the king’s speech, the artist painted on the ship’s mast the first American flag displayed in England. Copley died in 1815, full of years and of honors. His son became Lord Chancellor Lyndhurst. PREPARED BY THE EDITORIAL STAFF OF THE MENTOR ASSOCIATION ILLUSTRATION FOR THE MENTOR, VOL. 1. No. 45, SERIAL No. 45 COPYRIGHT, 1913, BY THE MENTOR ASSOCIATION [Illustration: CHRIST REJECTED, BY BENJAMIN WEST--PENNSYLVANIA ACADEMY] _MAKERS OF AMERICAN ART_ _Benjamin West_ TWO