Wladyslaw T Benda Collection

Miss Margaret Severn, 1920 May 21. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Miss Margaret Severn, 1920 May 21. American dancer, famous for using more than a dozen different Benda masks in the Greenwich Village Follies of 1921

Person wearing a mask made by W.T. Benda, 1925 Sept. 20. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Person wearing a mask made by W.T. Benda, 1925 Sept. 20

Person wearing a mask made by W.T. Benda, 1925 Sept. 20. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Person wearing a mask made by W.T. Benda, 1925 Sept. 20

Person wearing a mask made by W.T. Benda, 1925 Sept. 20. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Person wearing a mask made by W.T. Benda, 1925 Sept. 20

Person wearing a mask made by W.T. Benda, 1925 Sept. 20. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Person wearing a mask made by W.T. Benda, 1925 Sept. 20

Person wearing a mask made by W.T. Benda, 1925 Sept. 20. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Person wearing a mask made by W.T. Benda, 1925 Sept. 20

Person wearing a mask made by W.T. Benda, 1925 Sept. 20. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Person wearing a mask made by W.T. Benda, 1925 Sept. 20

Person wearing a mask made by W.T. Benda, 1925 Sept. 20. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Person wearing a mask made by W.T. Benda, 1925 Sept. 20

Person wearing a mask made by W.T. Benda, 1925 Sept. 20. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Person wearing a mask made by W.T. Benda, 1925 Sept. 20

Person wearing a mask made by W.T. Benda, 1925 Sept. 20. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Person wearing a mask made by W.T. Benda, 1925 Sept. 20

Person wearing a mask made by W.T. Benda, 1925 Sept. 20. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Person wearing a mask made by W.T. Benda, 1925 Sept. 20

Person wearing a mask made by W.T. Benda, 1925 Sept. 20. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Person wearing a mask made by W.T. Benda, 1925 Sept. 20

Person wearing a mask made by W.T. Benda, 1925 Sept. 20. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Person wearing a mask made by W.T. Benda, 1925 Sept. 20

Person wearing a mask made by W.T. Benda, 1925 Sept. 20. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Person wearing a mask made by W.T. Benda, 1925 Sept. 20

Person wearing a mask made by W.T. Benda, 1925 Sept. 20. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Person wearing a mask made by W.T. Benda, 1925 Sept. 20

Person holding a mask made by W.T. Benda, 1925 Sept. 20. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Person holding a mask made by W.T. Benda, 1925 Sept. 20

People wearing masks made by W.T. Benda, 1925 Sept. 20. Creator: Arnold Genthe
People wearing masks made by W.T. Benda, 1925 Sept. 20

People wearing masks made by W.T. Benda, 1925 Sept. 20. Creator: Arnold Genthe
People wearing masks made by W.T. Benda, 1925 Sept. 20

People wearing masks made by W.T. Benda, 1925 Sept. 20. Creator: Arnold Genthe
People wearing masks made by W.T. Benda, 1925 Sept. 20

People wearing masks made by W.T. Benda, 1925 Sept. 20. Creator: Arnold Genthe
People wearing masks made by W.T. Benda, 1925 Sept. 20

Display of masks made by W.T. Benda, not before 1925 Sept. 20. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Display of masks made by W.T. Benda, not before 1925 Sept. 20

Person wearing a mask made by W.T. Benda, 1925 Sept. 20. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Person wearing a mask made by W.T. Benda, 1925 Sept. 20

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Wladyslaw T. Benda was a renowned Polish-American artist known for his exquisite illustrations and paintings. Born in 1873, he immigrated to the United States in 1899 and quickly made a name for himself in the art world. His work often featured intricate details and vibrant colors, capturing the beauty of nature and everyday life. Benda's unique style blended elements of Art Nouveau with traditional Eastern European motifs, creating a visual language that was all his own. He became particularly well-known for his illustrations in magazines such as Harper's Bazaar and Vanity Fair, where his stunning images brought stories to life. Throughout his career, Benda received numerous awards and accolades for his contributions to the art world. His work continues to inspire artists today, showcasing the timeless beauty of his creations. In addition to his artistic talents, Wladyslaw T. Benda was also an accomplished writer and playwright. His diverse interests allowed him to explore different mediums of expression, further solidifying his legacy as a true Renaissance man.