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Benjamin Constant Jean Joseph Collection

Benjamin Constant Jean Joseph was a French-Swiss political thinker and writer who played a significant role in shaping the intellectual landscape of his time

Background imageBenjamin Constant Jean Joseph Collection: Esquisse pour l'église de Clichy-la-Garenne : L'Immaculée Conception, 1874

Esquisse pour l'église de Clichy-la-Garenne : L'Immaculée Conception, 1874
Esquisse pour l'eglise de Clichy-la-Garenne : L'Immaculee Conception, 1874. The immaculate conception

Background imageBenjamin Constant Jean Joseph Collection: Esquisse pour l'Hôtel de Ville de Paris : La Ville de Paris conviant le monde à ses fêtes, c.1890

Esquisse pour l'Hôtel de Ville de Paris : La Ville de Paris conviant le monde à ses fêtes, c.1890
Esquisse pour l'Hotel de Ville de Paris : La Ville de Paris conviant le monde a ses fetes, c.1890. Personification of the City of Paris

Background imageBenjamin Constant Jean Joseph Collection: Esquisse pour la salle des fêtes de l'Hôtel de Ville de Paris : La Ville de Paris... c.1892-1895

Esquisse pour la salle des fêtes de l'Hôtel de Ville de Paris : La Ville de Paris... c.1892-1895
Esquisse pour la salle des fetes de l'Hotel de Ville de Paris : La Ville de Paris conviant le monde a ses fetes, between 1892 and 1895. Personification of the City of Paris

Background imageBenjamin Constant Jean Joseph Collection: Portrait d'Angèle Delasalle, 1900. Creator: Jean Joseph Benjamin Constant

Portrait d'Angèle Delasalle, 1900. Creator: Jean Joseph Benjamin Constant
Portrait d'Angele Delasalle, 1900

Background imageBenjamin Constant Jean Joseph Collection: Arcadion, c1893. Creator: Jean Joseph Benjamin Constant

Arcadion, c1893. Creator: Jean Joseph Benjamin Constant
Arcadion, c1893

Background imageBenjamin Constant Jean Joseph Collection: Mrs. John B. Henderson, half-length portrait, facing slightly left, between 1890 and 1910

Mrs. John B. Henderson, half-length portrait, facing slightly left, between 1890 and 1910. Photograph of painting of Mary F. (Mary Foote) Henderson (1842-1931) by Benjamin Constant

Background imageBenjamin Constant Jean Joseph Collection: Benjamin Constant, between c1890 and c1910. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston

Benjamin Constant, between c1890 and c1910. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Benjamin Constant, between c1890 and c1910. half length portrait of the artist, seated, facing right. [French painter]

Background imageBenjamin Constant Jean Joseph Collection: Mary Henderson, 1895. Creator: Jean Joseph Benjamin Constant

Mary Henderson, 1895. Creator: Jean Joseph Benjamin Constant
Mary Henderson, 1895

Background imageBenjamin Constant Jean Joseph Collection: John Brooks Henderson, 1895. Creator: Jean Joseph Benjamin Constant

John Brooks Henderson, 1895. Creator: Jean Joseph Benjamin Constant
John Brooks Henderson, 1895

Background imageBenjamin Constant Jean Joseph Collection: The Favorite of the Emir, c. 1879. Creator: Jean Joseph Benjamin Constant

The Favorite of the Emir, c. 1879. Creator: Jean Joseph Benjamin Constant
The Favorite of the Emir, c. 1879

Background imageBenjamin Constant Jean Joseph Collection: The Serbian Concubine (Un Envoi de Serbie), 1876. Creator: Jean Joseph Benjamin Constant

The Serbian Concubine (Un Envoi de Serbie), 1876. Creator: Jean Joseph Benjamin Constant
The Serbian Concubine (Un Envoi de Serbie), 1876

Background imageBenjamin Constant Jean Joseph Collection: Odalisque. Creator: Jean Joseph Benjamin Constant

Odalisque. Creator: Jean Joseph Benjamin Constant
Odalisque

Background imageBenjamin Constant Jean Joseph Collection: Judith, possibly ca. 1886. Creator: Jean Joseph Benjamin Constant

Judith, possibly ca. 1886. Creator: Jean Joseph Benjamin Constant
Judith, possibly ca. 1886


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Benjamin Constant Jean Joseph was a French-Swiss political thinker and writer who played a significant role in shaping the intellectual landscape of his time. Born in 1767, he was known for his liberal views on politics and society, advocating for individual freedom and democracy. Constant's works, such as "Adolphe" and "Principles of Politics Applicable to All Governments," explored themes of love, power, and governance. He believed in the importance of personal autonomy and criticized authoritarian regimes that restricted individual liberties. Throughout his life, Constant engaged in political activism and wrote extensively on topics ranging from religion to education. His ideas influenced many other thinkers of the era, including Alexis de Tocqueville and John Stuart Mill. Despite facing criticism from conservative circles for his progressive beliefs, Benjamin Constant remained steadfast in his commitment to promoting liberty and equality. His legacy continues to inspire modern-day discussions on democracy and human rights.