About Benjamin Rutherford Fitz
Lived 1855 – 1891 (aged 36). Benjamin Rutherford Fitz was an American painter and artist.
Career and mid-life
Fitz returned to the United States in 1884. He painted The Reflection, which depicts a pond with a nude woman standing at the edge of the pond. The piece is credited with helping popularize the nude figure as a main subject in painting. The National Academy Museum named The Reflection his "most famous work."
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Benjamin Rutherford Fitz?
American artist (1855–1891)
When was Benjamin Rutherford Fitz born?
Benjamin Rutherford Fitz was born on 2 February 1855 in New York City.
When did Benjamin Rutherford Fitz die?
Benjamin Rutherford Fitz died on 27 December 1891 in Peconic.
What was Benjamin Rutherford Fitz's occupation?
Benjamin Rutherford Fitz was a painter and artist.
What nationality was Benjamin Rutherford Fitz?
Benjamin Rutherford Fitz was American.
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