Who was one of the most important portrait painters of the 19th century?

British artist John Singer Sargent was one of the most important portrait painters of the 19th century. Other notable portraitists from the period include James Abbott McNeill Whistler, Eugène Delacroix, Théodore Géricault, Gustave Courbet, Édouard Manet, Mary Cassat, Claude Monet and Pierre-Auguste Renoir. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of portrait paintings.

What art style was used by the 19th-century French painters?

The French painters of the 19th century worked in two styles. Neoclassicism dominated the first half of the century, and Impressionism was the most common style during the second half. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of French paintings.

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Iron

Spanish Bench with Iron Stretcher

$2,450

Rustic Bench with Antique Wheels and Iron Studs

Located in Somis, CA

A substantial rustic bench. This one of a kind bench is made of old jujube logs. Jujube, with

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Benches

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Iron

Rustic Bench with Antique Wheels and Iron Studs

$3,800

19th C. Garden Bench

Located in Sheffield, MA

Victorian white painted cast iron garden seat, late 19th C.

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20th Century American Benches

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Iron

19th C. Garden Bench

$2,400

Antique French Forged Iron Bench

Located in Austin, TX

French antique forged iron bench with a strong design. This hand-hammered piece has bronze bun feet

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Benches

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Bronze, Iron

Antique French Forged Iron Bench

$1,300

Unique Iron and Wood Garden Bench

Located in Culver City, CA

Unique iron/wood garden bench with original painted surface, detailed iron work, great patina

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Antique 19th Century French Benches

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Iron

Unique Iron and Wood Garden Bench

$7,800

Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Period Cast Iron Park Bench with Wood Slats

Located in Fayetteville, AR

This mid-19th century Napoleon III period park bench from Normandy, France, features a curved seat

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Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Benches

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Iron

Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Period Cast Iron Park Bench with Wood Slats

$1,795

English Regency Period Wrought Iron Bench

Located in London, GB

A Regency wrought iron bench or garden seat, of typical reeded and interlaced design, with paw feet

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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Benches

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Wrought Iron

English Regency Period Wrought Iron Bench

$4,882

American Gothic Revival Cast Iron Bench

Located in Essex, MA

Rectangular back with quadrafoil design over a honeycomb seat, quadrafoil ends and pierced apron.

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Antique 19th Century American Benches

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Iron

American Gothic Revival Cast Iron Bench

$2,400

Spanish Bench/ Low Table

Located in Atlanta, GA

Early Spanish bench or low table with nice patina and iron stretcher.

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Antique 19th Century Spanish Benches

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Iron

Spanish Bench/ Low Table

$2,250

19th Century Arts Crafts French Park Bench

Located in Gloucester, GB

19th century Arts & Crafts French park bench Product code #OA528 - Teak slats - Beautiful

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Antique 1880s French Arts and Crafts Benches

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Iron

19th Century Arts Crafts French Park Bench

$1,160

Pair of English Cast Iron Garden Benches

Located in Winter Park, FL

A solid pair of benches, cast iron with great details. Notice the dog on the armrest and coiled

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Antique 19th Century English Benches

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Iron

Pair of English Cast Iron Garden Benches

$3,600

Rustic Log Bench with Iron Studs, Antique Solid Wood, Substantial

Located in Somis, CA

A substantial rustic bench. This one of a kind bench is made of old jujube logs. Jujube, with

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Benches

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Iron

Rustic Log Bench with Iron Studs, Antique Solid Wood, Substantial

$1,800

French Handwrought Iron Garden Bench.

Located in Chicago, IL

Handwrought iron garden bench from late 19th century in a neo classical style. Stripped and

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Antique 19th Century French Benches

French Handwrought Iron Garden Bench.

French Late 19th/Early 20th Century Garden Bench

Located in Round Top, TX

A terrific late 19th/early 20th century garden bench from the Provence region of France

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Early 20th Century French Benches

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Iron

French Late 19th/Early 20th Century Garden Bench

$8,500

Industrial Bench on Adjustable Cast Iron base

Located in Bainbridge, NY

Sturdy Adjustable Industrial Bench. 60" piece of Black painted 1.75" Wood seated on a Cast Iron

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Antique 19th Century American Benches

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Iron

Industrial Bench on Adjustable Cast Iron base

$895

French 19th Century Oak Coffer or Bench from Normandy

Located in Fayetteville, AR

This 19th century oak coffer with its hinged top and sturdy, hand pegged construction wears proudly

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Antique Late 19th Century French Rustic Benches

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Iron

French 19th Century Oak Coffer or Bench from Normandy

$995

Victorian Cast Iron and Velvet Theater Benches

Located in Culver City, CA

Wonderful theater benches with original fabric and hardware

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Antique 19th Century English Benches

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Iron

Victorian Cast Iron and Velvet Theater Benches

$3,800

Small Regency Wrought Iron Strap Work Bench

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Petite Regency wrought iron strap work bench. This bench features a detailed reeded frame with

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Antique 19th Century English Regency Benches

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Wrought Iron

Small Regency Wrought Iron Strap Work Bench

$4,834

Riveted Van Dorn Iron Works Garden Bench

Located in Peekskill, NY

This is the real thing and its solid with the original rustic patina. It was made by Van Dorn Iron

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Antique Mid-19th Century American Industrial Benches

Materials

Iron

Riveted Van Dorn Iron Works Garden Bench

$525

A 19thc Kidney Shaped Iron Bench

Located in Bellport, NY

An Elegant Bench with some very fine Iron work.these pieces were used as fireside benches in the

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Antique 19th Century English Benches

A 19thc Kidney Shaped Iron Bench

$875

English Bench in Iron and Wood, circa 1890

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19th century English garden or indoor bench with a narrow wood slat back and seat meeting with

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Antique 19th Century English Country Benches

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Iron

English Bench in Iron and Wood, circa 1890

$2,875

19THC PARK BENCH OF WOOD AND IRON FRAME

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19THC PARK BENCH FROM PENNSYLVANIA, THIS BENCH IS MADE WITH WOOD AND IRON FRAME

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Antique 19th Century American Benches

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Iron

19THC PARK BENCH OF WOOD AND IRON FRAME

$2,850

Unusual Antique Regency Wrought Iron Shaped Garden Bench

Located in Suffolk, GB

Unusual antique Regency wrought iron shaped garden bench having a shaped back with unusual wrought

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Antique 19th Century English Regency Benches

Materials

Wrought Iron

Unusual Antique Regency Wrought Iron Shaped Garden Bench

$2,997

Antique Rococo Revival Cast Iron Kramer Bros. School Rose Garden Bench

Located in Big Flats, NY

A Rococo Revival white painted and well cast iron "Rose Garden Bench" after Kramer Bros., Dayton

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Antique 19th Century American Rococo Revival Benches

Materials

Iron

Antique Rococo Revival Cast Iron Kramer Bros. School Rose Garden Bench

$1,955

Late 19th Century Antique French Empire Wrought Iron, Brass and Leather Stool

Located in Charleston, SC

Leather and Iron Curule-Form Stools Late 19th Century/ early 20th century Antique French Empire

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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Neoclassical Benches

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Late 19th Century Antique French Empire Wrought Iron, Brass and Leather Stool

$800

Two Large French 19th Century Napoleon III Garden Benches / Settees

Located in New York, NY

A pair of very large dramatic benches/canapes/sofa's from the Napoleon III period. Each with a

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Benches

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Iron

Two Large French 19th Century Napoleon III Garden Benches / Settees

$3,400 / item

Pair of Spanish Baroque Style Wrought Iron Upholstered Benches

Located in Atlanta, GA

having upholstered drop in seats, the rectangular wrought iron frames having s-scrolls atop four

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Antique 19th Century Spanish Benches

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of Spanish Baroque Style Wrought Iron Upholstered Benches

$3,100

garden bench

Located in Buchanan, NY

French late 19th century iron and wood garden bench

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Antique 19th Century French Benches

Materials

Iron

garden bench

$1,800

19th Century English Garden Bench by John Finch Co.

Located in Surrey, BC

Authentic English cast iron garden bench showing wooden slats with old painted finish. BTB made by

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Antique 1880s English Late Victorian Benches

Materials

Iron

19th Century English Garden Bench by John Finch Co.

$2,900

French Garden Bench

Located in Buchanan, NY

19th Century French garden bench with cast iron legs with original painted patina.

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Antique 19th Century French Benches

Materials

Iron

French Garden Bench

$2,400

Victorian Cast Iron Bench Seat Coalbrookdale Fern and Berry Pattern

By Coalbrookdale Foundry

Located in Belper, Derbyshire

A wonderful Cast Iron and oak bench, Coalbrookdale Fern and Berry Pattern, several layers of lovely

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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Benches

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Iron

Victorian Cast Iron Bench Seat Coalbrookdale Fern and Berry Pattern

$2,451

Antique Italian Renaissance Ornate Scrolled Iron Vanity Bench Newly Upholstered

Located in Chicago, IL

Antique Italian Renaissance Ornate Gild Scrolled Iron Vanity Bench Newly Upholstered in Deep-Maroon

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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Benches

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Iron

Antique Italian Renaissance Ornate Scrolled Iron Vanity Bench Newly Upholstered

$2,500

Adorable Americana 19th Century Buggy Seat

Located in Bellport, NY

From Oyster Bay Long Island a 19th century one horse carriage buggy seat.The seat lifts of for

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Antique 19th Century American Benches

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Iron

Adorable Americana 19th Century Buggy Seat

$1,600

Rare Coalbrookdale "Nasturtium" Pattern Cast Iron Garden Bench

Located in Mt Kisco, NY

The "Nasturtium" pattern was introduced to Victorian England in 1875. This extremely rare example of the work of the Coalbrookdale Foundry is a treasure. Nasturtium leaf design crea...

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Antique 19th Century English Benches

Rare Coalbrookdale "Nasturtium" Pattern Cast Iron Garden Bench

$6,800

19th Century Renaissance Hand-Carved Oak Hall Tree with Hall Bench

Located in Dallas, TX

19th century Renaissance hall tree with hall bench is resplendent with magnificent hand-carved

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Antique 1880s French Renaissance Revival Benches

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Wrought Iron

19th Century Renaissance Hand-Carved Oak Hall Tree with Hall Bench

$2,790

Italian 1850s Baroque Style Walnut Bench with Iron Stretcher and Lyre Legs

Located in Atlanta, GA

An Italian Baroque style walnut bench from the mid-19th century, with iron stretcher and lyre

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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Baroque Benches

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Wrought Iron

Italian 1850s Baroque Style Walnut Bench with Iron Stretcher and Lyre Legs

$4,350

Directoire Style Wrought Iron and Bronze Hall Bench

Located in Essex, MA

Dante form with cast bronze arms, lacking seat cushion, X form legs with central medallion.

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Antique Early 19th Century Directoire Benches

Directoire Style Wrought Iron and Bronze Hall Bench

$1,250

Catalan Walnut Bench

Located in Houston, TX

Catalan walnut bench dating to the 19th century. Simple shape, nice carved detail on stretchers and

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Antique Late 19th Century Spanish French Provincial Benches

Materials

Iron

Catalan Walnut Bench

$6,800

Green Slatted Garden Bench

Located in Napa, CA

Vintage green and white slatted garden bench from the 19th century. Wooded bench has a beautiful

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Antique 19th Century French Benches

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Wrought Iron

Green Slatted Garden Bench

$2,400

Primitive Antique Belgian Bleached Oak Bench

Located in Houston, TX

Belgian "Rough Luxe" bench with back. We have several available in various lengths. Price is for

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Antique 19th Century Belgian Benches

Materials

Iron

Primitive Antique Belgian Bleached Oak Bench

$2,150

Spanish Colonial Bench

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Antique shutter on hand forged iron base that can be used as coffee table or bench. For our

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Antique 19th Century Benches

Materials

Iron

Spanish Colonial Bench

$1,785

English Garden Bench

Located in Middleburg, VA

19th Century English Garden Bench. Made of wrought iron with grapevine motif and wooden slats, all

Category

Antique 19th Century English Benches

Materials

Iron

English Garden Bench

$1,400

Impressive Pair of English Oak Hall Benches

Located in Greenwich, CT

A rare and important pair of English Reform Movement hall benches in quarter sawn oak on boldly

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Antique 19th Century English Benches

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Impressive Pair of English Oak Hall Benches

Oak Pig Bench

Located in Baltimore, MD

A very primitive work table or "pig bench" featuring a three board top of 2" thick oak bound and

Category

Antique 19th Century English Benches

Materials

Iron

Oak Pig Bench

$1,195

Rustic Italian Wooden Bench

Located in Houston, TX

This is a fabulous long, rustic Italian bench. Supported by three trestle legs, the bench is

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Antique 19th Century Italian Benches

Materials

Iron

Rustic Italian Wooden Bench

$8,300

Antique Swedish Pine Bench

Located in Houston, TX

This is a beautiful pine Swedish bench handcrafted in the late 1800s. The waxed patina and minimal

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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Benches

Materials

Iron

Antique Swedish Pine Bench

$1,850

Forged Arras Labelled Garden Bench

By Arras Foundry

Located in Surrey, BC

This is an amazing example of a french forged bench labelled "Societe Anonym St Sauveur -Arras

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Antique 19th Century French Benches

Materials

Iron

Forged Arras Labelled Garden Bench

$3,600

Spanish Baroque Style Walnut and Upholstered Hall Bench

Located in Atlanta, GA

carved stretchers and with two iron stretchers connecting to the bottom of the seat.

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Antique 19th Century Spanish Benches

Materials

Iron

Spanish Baroque Style Walnut and Upholstered Hall Bench

$2,250

Rustic Oak Bench with Storage

Located in Evergreen, CO

Seating and storage abound in this rustic bench from Belgium. Crafted in the late-19th century from

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Antique Late 19th Century Belgian Rustic Benches

Materials

Iron

Rustic Oak Bench with Storage

$1,895

French Directoire Period Demi Lune Garden Bench

Located in Round Top, TX

An exceptional early 19th century Directoire Period Demi Lune shaped garden bench wonderfully

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Antique Early 19th Century French Benches

Materials

Iron

French Directoire Period Demi Lune Garden Bench

$13,500

French Napoleon III Demi Lune Garden Bench

Located in Round Top, TX

A grand scale 19th century Napoleon III Demi Lune shaped Garden Bench from France. Wonderfully

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Benches

Materials

Iron

French Napoleon III Demi Lune Garden Bench

$9,850

Community Prison Holding Bench with Hand Cuff Placements

Located in Culver City, CA

Community prison holding bench, slatted oak bench with four iron hand cuff placements

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Antique 19th Century Benches

Materials

Iron

Community Prison Holding Bench with Hand Cuff Placements

$3,800

PAIR OF FULLY RESTORED VICTORIAN GARDEN BENCHES WiTH LION S HEADS NEW TIMBER

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

fully restored Victorian cast iron garden benches with new timber and fitting bolts Please note the

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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Benches

Materials

Iron

PAIR OF FULLY RESTORED VICTORIAN GARDEN BENCHES WiTH LION S HEADS NEW TIMBER

$6,828 / set

Victorian Cast Iron Seat

Located in Cheshire, GB

Victorian cast iron seat. The serpentine scrolling and lattice pierced backrest entwined with

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Benches

Materials

Iron

Victorian Cast Iron Seat

$2,840

Scottish Presbyterian Pine Bench, circa 1870

Located in London, GB

Stained pine seat and turned legs, with wrought iron stanchions supporting a single pine plank

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Antique Late 19th Century Scottish Victorian Benches

Materials

Wrought Iron

Scottish Presbyterian Pine Bench, circa 1870

$1,181

Steel and gilt Bronze Fireside Bench

Located in Dallas, TX

steel and gilt bronze fireside bench upholstered in green leather wit nailhead trim. 19th Centuey

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Antique 19th Century French Baroque Benches

Materials

Iron

Steel and gilt Bronze Fireside Bench

$4,938

Regency Circular Wrought Iron Tree Seat

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Fine early 19th Century complete circular tree seat. Constructed in two sections, of riveted, flat

Category

Antique 19th Century English Regency Benches

Materials

Iron

Regency Circular Wrought Iron Tree Seat

$8,849

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There is a range of 19th century iron benches for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct 19th century iron benches — often made from metal, iron and wood — can elevate any home. 19th century iron benches have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. 19th century iron benches are generally popular furniture pieces, but Victorian, Regency and Industrial styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Arras Foundry, Coalbrookdale Foundry and Grassin à Arras each produced beautiful 19th century iron benches that are worth considering.

How Much are 19th Century Iron Benches?

Prices for 19th century iron benches start at $395 and top out at $32,000 with the average selling for $3,500.

Questions About 19th Century Iron Benches

Who was one of the most important portrait painters of the 19th century?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
British artist John Singer Sargent was one of the most important portrait painters of the 19th century. Other notable portraitists from the period include James Abbott McNeill Whistler, Eugène Delacroix, Théodore Géricault, Gustave Courbet, Édouard Manet, Mary Cassat, Claude Monet and Pierre-Auguste Renoir. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of portrait paintings.
What art style was used by the 19th-century French painters?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
The French painters of the 19th century worked in two styles. Neoclassicism dominated the first half of the century, and Impressionism was the most common style during the second half. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of French paintings.

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