Frank Weston Benson was a painter who produced works in both the Realistic style as well as that of American Impressionism. Benson studied at the Museum of Fine Arts School in Boston, and also in Paris. Benson’s impressionistic “Margaret Strong” predated the work of American artist Andrew Wyeth with its strong emotional element.
Margaret Strong, c.1909, Oil on CanvasFrank Weston Benson American (1862 - 1951) |
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Frank Weston Benson was a painter who produced works in both the Realistic style as well as that of American Impressionism. Benson studied at the Museum of Fine Arts School in Boston, and also in Paris. Benson’s impressionistic “Margaret Strong” predated the work of American artist Andrew Wyeth with its strong emotional element. |
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