Frank Moss Bennett (1874 – 1952) was an English artist who was a portrait painter, decorator and costume designer. He studied at the Art School and the Royal Academy. In 1900, Bennett won the Student Gold Medal at the Royal Academy, and was awarded a scholarship and a year’s study in Italy.

A successful painting was called “Frets” and many thousands of reproductions were sold. He exhibited at the Royal Academy between 1898 and 1928, and at the Royal Institute of Painting and the Paris Salon with watercolours. Bennett was one of those artists who chose to look to the past for inspiration.

In addition to portraits, he painted scenes of everyday life, hunting, ordinary events in the lives of historical figures, in particular, Charles I (1600-1649) and Sir Francis Drake (1540-1596), and scenes from the series “Cardinals” in his apartments, a very popular theme at that time. In addition, Bennett reliably uses interiors, furniture and historical costumes in his subjects. His work still enjoys continued success and many of his works are often used in advertising, calendars, blotters, puzzles, postcards, magazines.