François Flameng

Edmond Bénard|François Flameng

1880s–90s · Albumen silver print from glass negative · Photographs

The Parisian photographer and publisher Bénard was known for his series of portraits of artists in their studios. In this strikingly modern-looking image, François Flameng (1856–1923), a painter and professor at the French Academy of Fine Arts, poses jauntily before an oversized blank canvas in his sky-lit studio.

Artist

Edmond Bénard|François Flameng

Date

1880s–90s

Medium

Albumen silver print from glass negative

Department

Photographs

Credit line

Gilman Collection, Museum Purchase, 2005