Jean-Joseph Benjamin-Constant

Jean-Joseph Benjamin-Constant, born in 1845 in Paris and died in 1902 in Paris, was a French painter and etcher best known for his Oriental subjects and portraits. He studied at the École des Beaux-Arts in Toulouse and was distinguished as a portrait painter, especially in England, where he was a favorite of the aristocracy. Benjamin-Constant's works are celebrated for their exotic compositions and refined technique, capturing the essence of Orientalist elegance and emotion. His career was marked by his ability to depict the elegance and mystery of the Orient, making him a celebrated figure in 19th-century French painting.