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Jean-Joseph Benjamin-Constant

1845-06-10 – 1902-05-26

Portrait of Jean-Joseph Benjamin-Constant
Self-portraitCredit: Jean-Joseph Benjamin-Constant

Life & Legacy

Jean-Joseph Benjamin-Constant (also known as Benjamin-Constant), born Jean-Joseph Constant (10 June 1845 – 26 May 1902), was a French painter and etcher best known for his Oriental subjects and portraits.

Occupation & Career

painter, biographer, printmaker, artist

Education

Beaux-Arts de Paris

Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications

Commander of the Legion of Honour; Officier de l'Instruction publique; Knight of the Order of Leopold; Hamlet and the King; Doge of Venice

Legacy Highlights

Honors & Awards

Commander of the Legion of Honour · Knight of the Order of Leopold · Officier de l'Instruction publique

Employer

Beaux-Arts de Paris

Organizations & Memberships

Académie des beaux-arts

Notable Work

Doge of Venice · Hamlet and the King

Education & Institutions

Beaux-Arts de Paris

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Sources & Provenance

  1. Wikidata population candidate Q968357 — wikidata View source

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