Frank W. Benson, the divided paintings

Author

Bedford, Faith Andrews

Document type

Article (journal)

Language

English

Source

American art review. 1995, Num. 4, Vol. 7, 106-113, 13 ill. (10 col.)

ISSN

0092-1327

Abstract (en)

Investigates Benson's methods of figural composition, showing that the painter often used the same figure that was included in a group picture in an individual portrait later. Also examines his use of photographs of his daughters as the basis for his compositions.

Subject (en)

• General history of art -- 1800-1945 -- Pictorial arts -- Painting and drawing -- United States
• Benson, Frank Weston, 1862-1951
• Painting
• United States
• 1900-2000
• Representation
• Human figure
• Composition

Subject (fr)

• Histoire générale de l'art -- 1800-1945 -- Peinture et arts graphiques -- Peinture et dessin -- États-Unis
• Benson, Frank Weston, 1862-1951
• Peinture
• Etats-Unis
• 1900-2000
• Représentation
• Corps humain
• Composition

Origin

DatabaseBHA (Inist-CNRS/GRI)

Identifier19960101-00283331

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