Charles Benazech facts for kids
Charles Benazech (born around 1767, died 1794) was an English artist. He was known for painting portraits and historical scenes. He also made prints using a special technique called aquatint. His pictures of King Louis XVI and his family, right before the king's execution during the French Revolution, became very popular.
About Charles Benazech
Charles Benazech was born in London around 1767. His father, Peter Paul Benazech, was also an artist. When Charles was about 15, he traveled to Rome to study art. Later, he lived in Paris for a while. There, he learned from a famous artist named Greuze. He also saw the start of the French Revolution.
Famous Paintings
This big event gave him ideas for many of his famous paintings. These paintings showed King Louis XVI and his family during this difficult time. Some of his well-known works include:
- "The Address of Louis XVI at the Bar of the National Convention"
- "The Separation of Louis XVI from his Family"
- "The Last Interview between Louis XVI and his Family"
- "Louis XVI Ascending the Scaffold"
Another artist, Luigi Schiavonetti, made prints of these paintings. This helped them become widely known.
Other Works and Exhibitions
Benazech also painted other historical scenes. One example is "The Last Interview between Charles I and his Children." This painting was later made into a print by Thomas Gaugain. He also painted many good portraits of people.
Charles Benazech was a member of the Florentine Academy, a group of artists in Florence, Italy. He showed his artwork at the Royal Academy in London in 1790 and 1791. He also made some of his own aquatint prints. One of these was called "Couronnement de la Rosiere." He even signed some of his prints with a different name, Frieselheim.
Benazech died in London in the summer of 1794. He was only about 27 years old.