1819 - 1871

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  • Lifespan: 52 years
  • Art period: 19th Century
  • Top 3 works:
    • La cometa
    • Portrait of Eduardo Lahitte Uribelarrea
    • Portrait of Juan Ramon Burzaco Tamini
  • Museums on this site:
    • National Museum of Fine Arts
    • Juan B. Castagnino Fine Arts Museum
  • Also known as: Benjamin Franklin Rawson
  • Copyright status: Public domain

The Life of Franklin Rawson

Benjamin Franklin Rawson was an Argentine painter belonging to the first generation of painters known as the "precursors." Born in San Juan, he studied under Amadeo Gras and Pierre Douet, later continuing his training in Buenos Aires as a pupil of Fernando García del Molino. Due to political conflicts and his friendship with Domingo Faustino Sarmiento, Rawson lived in exile in Chile, where he continued his apprenticeship with the painter Augusto Quinsac Monvoisin.

Rawson's career included portraiture, miniatures, and historical scenes. His notable works include:

  • Murder of Manuel Vicente Maza
  • Rescue in the Cordillera
  • The Flight of Malon
  • The Immaculate Conception

He died in Buenos Aires during an epidemic of yellow fever.

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Der er kun ét korrekt svar på hvert spørgsmål.

Spørgsmål 1:
Who was Franklin Rawson's lifelong friend and teacher?
Spørgsmål 2:
In which country did Rawson take refuge during his exile in 1842?
Spørgsmål 3:
Which of these is one of Rawson's best known works?
Spørgsmål 4:
What cause of death was responsible for Franklin Rawson's passing in 1871?
Spørgsmål 5:
Which genre of painting was considered lucrative for Rawson due to wealthy patrons?