Frank W. Benson
1862–1951 · American · 30 artworks
ImpressionismRealismAmerican Impressionismen plein air paintingdepiction of light and atmosphereportraituregenre sceneswatercolor technique
artist bio
Frank Weston Benson was an American artist renowned for his Impressionist paintings, particularly his depictions of genteel New England life. He was a founding member of the Ten American Painters, a group of artists who seceded from the Society of American Artists in 1897 to exhibit their work independently.
what you'll learn
Studying Benson's work allows students to explore the transition from Realism to Impressionism, focusing on capturing light and atmosphere while maintaining strong compositional elements. Students can also learn about portraiture and genre scenes within the context of American art history.
related: William Merritt Chase, John Singer Sargent, Childe Hassam
30 artworks
My Daughter
1912
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Laddie
1908
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Girl Playing Solitaire
1909
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The Open Window
1917
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Interior
1911
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Frank W. Benson, Mrs. Henry Proctor Barbara and Francis, 1917
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Eleanor
1907
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Portrait of Isaac C. Bates, Esq.
1906
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The Sunny Window
1919
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the Grey Room
1913
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Rainy Day
1906
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Eleanor and Benny
1916
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Elizabeth and Anna
1909
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The Waterfront
1922
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Elizabeth Perley Kinnicutt
1909
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Margaret ("gretchen") Strong
1909
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Girls in the Garden
1906
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My Sister
1885
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The Dining Room Table
1919
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Summer
1890
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Portrait of Emily Vanderbilt Binney
1894
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The Silver Screen
1921
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River Scene
1921
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Two Little Girls
1903
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St. Marguerite River
1922
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Sketch for a Mural
1900
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Camp
1921
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Katharine Gray Dodge
1910
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Decorative Head
1894
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Self-portrait
1898
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