Benjamin Haydon

Benjamin Robert Haydon, spr. Hedon, ( born January 26, 1786 in Plymouth, † June 22, 1846 in London) was a British painter of historical scenes.

With 18 years Haydon 1804 students at the Royal Academy of Arts in London. On the occasion of an exhibition he could with his painting " Mary and Joseph " successful debut three years later. As his artistic success was long no financial, Haydon was sentenced 1826/27 to a prison sentence. As a perk he could paint during his prison stay. Here, inter alia, the picture "The Chairing of the members", which he already almost congenial painted in the style of William Hogarth was born.

When the British King George IV paid 500 guineas for a painting, its financial situation hardly improved. Because of its parlous economic situation Haydon committed with over 60 years on June 22, 1846 suicide.

Reception

Haydon had after only a few works found his own style, also praised him for his audience. Even the British King George IV bought some plants; including "The mock election".

Works (selection)

• Mary and Joseph. In 1807.
• Assassination of the dentate. , 1809.
• Napoleon, at the sunset.
• Death of Eukles.
• Judgement of Solomon. , 1814.
• Christ's Entry into Jerusalem. In 1820.
• Christ on the Mount of Olives.
• Moses, dismissed by Pharaoh. 1822.
• Raising of Lazarus. 1823.
• The mock election.
• The Chairing of the members.
• Assembly of Deputies on the abolition of slavery. In 1840.