Benjamin Constant
1845–1902 · French · 30 artworks
OrientalismRomanticismRich color palettesDramatic lightingExotic subject matterDetailed rendering of textiles and architectureTheatrical compositions
artist bio
Benjamin Constant was a French painter known for his Orientalist and Romantic subjects. He achieved fame for his depictions of Moroccan life and historical scenes, blending exoticism with academic painting traditions.
what you'll learn
Studying Constant's work allows students to explore the themes of Orientalism and Romanticism, and to analyze the use of color and composition to evoke mood and atmosphere. Students can also learn about the historical context of Orientalist art and its relationship to colonialism.
related: Eugene Delacroix, Jean-Leon Gerome
30 artworks
A Terrace in Morocco
1880
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Portrait of Madame Hélène Vincent
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Palace Guard with Two Leopards
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Intérieur De Harem Au Maroc, Achevé Par Benjamin Constant En 1878
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Scene De Harem
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Etude Préparatoire À "l'entrée D'urbain Ii À Toulouse"
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A Royal Palace in Morocco
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Paris Welcoming the World
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Cour De L'alhambra
1880
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Self-portrait
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Scene in a Moorish Courtyard
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L'imperatrice Theodora Au Colisée
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Portrait D'homme De La Renaissance
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Le Lendemain d'une Victoire À L'alhambra
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The King of Morocco Leaving to Receive a European Ambassador
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Lutetia Famae Genitrix
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Le Caïd Marocain Tahamy
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Portrait De Jeune Homme Barbu Dit L'albinos
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Dans Le Palais Du Sultan
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L'Impératrice Théodora
1886
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Le Soir Sur Les Terrasses
1879
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The Throne Room in Byzantium
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Portrait of Camille Saint-Saëns
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Guarding the Chieftain
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Eugénie Ritter
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Portrait De Jean Montfraix À L'âge De Douze Ans
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Les Présents D'un Pacha
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Le Pacha De Tanger Près De La Grande Mosquée
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Portrait of Emmanuel Arago
1888
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Portrait of An Arab Woman
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