Benson, Eugene, 1839-1908

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American painter

From the guide to the Eugene Benson letter and receipts, 1870, undated, (The New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division.)

American artist Eugene Benson was born and educated in the United States, later studying in Europe. He established himself in Europe, emulating the Venetian masters, and also travelled to the Near East, where he was much influenced by Egyptian art. During his heyday his illustrations graced numerous monographs and periodicals.

From the description of Eugene Benson letter to E.C. Stedman, 1866 Dec. 20. (Pennsylvania State University Libraries). WorldCat record id: 52999890

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creatorOf Samuel Putnam Avery papers Archives of American Art
creatorOf William Conant Church letters Archives of American Art
creatorOf Benson, Eugene, 1837-1908. Artist file. Brooklyn Museum Libraries & Archives
referencedIn William Conant Church papers, 1863-1909, 1863-1878 New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division
creatorOf Benson, Eugene, 1837-1908,. Autograph letters signed from Eugene Benson to William Winter [manuscript], 1866-1898. Folger Shakespeare Library
creatorOf Eugene Benson letter and receipts, 1870, undated New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division
referencedIn Houghton Mifflin Company correspondence and records, 1832-1944. Houghton Library
creatorOf Benson, Eugene, 1837-1908. Eugene Benson letter to E.C. Stedman, 1866 Dec. 20. Pennsylvania State University Libraries
creatorOf William Cullen Bryant and Parke Godwin papers Archives of American Art
creatorOf Church, William Conant, 1836-1917. William Conant Church papers, 1863-1909, bulk (1863-1878). New York Public Library System, NYPL
creatorOf Benson, Eugene, 1837-1908,. Autograph letter signed from Eugene Benson to Mr. Niles [manuscript], 1893 March 9. Folger Shakespeare Library
referencedIn Eastman Johnson letters Archives of American Art
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associatedWith Avery, Samuel Putnam, 1822-1904. person
associatedWith Bryant, William Cullen, 1794-1878. person
associatedWith Church, William Conant, 1836-1917. person
associatedWith Fleming, George, 1858-1938. person
associatedWith Frohman, Charles, 1860-1915 person
correspondedWith Houghton Mifflin Company. corporateBody
associatedWith Johnson, Eastman person
correspondedWith Niles, Mr. person
associatedWith Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616. person
associatedWith Stedman, Edmund Clarence, 1833-1908, person
correspondedWith Winter, William, 1836-1917 person
associatedWith Young, Robert, 1927-2008, person
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Birth 1839-11-01

Death 1908-02-28

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