Bénédict Masson (1819-1893)  is known for his genre scenes and portrai and still life paintings.

He studied under Lyonnais Paul Chenavart and  Paul Delaroche. Masson was  a member of the Salon from 1840 to 1881 and was chosen  to create a large mural for the Hôtel des Invalides, illustrating the century of Charlemagne.

He died in paris in 1893.