ACADEMY (Académies) François-Léon Bénouville: “Male Torso” – France – 1844 By Beaux Hommes - April 27, 2026 0 4 FacebookXPinterestWhatsApp ARTWORK:François-Léon Bénouville (1821-1859) French – ‘Male Torso’ c.1844.Benouville was best known for his portraits, mythological and religious compositions in the Neoclassical and Orientalist style. He worked in oils, ink and chalk.