June 25 in Art History
2 real events recorded on June 25, the earliest from 1793. 2 artists were born on this date.
Born on this day 2
- 1793 Born
Born this day: Pyotr Basin
Pyotr Basin was a Russian painter of the Romantic period, known for his work in religious, history, and portrait painting, as seen in notable works like Portrait of Empress Dowager Yelizaveta Alekseevna and Portrait of Field Marshal Prince Mikhail Illarionovich Kutuzov. He was born on June 25, 1793, in Saint Petersburg.
Basin's legacy is marked by his contributions to Russian art as a professor at the Imperial Academy of Arts and through his enduring portraits.
- 1811 Born
Born this day: John William Casilear
John William Casilear, born on June 25, 1811, was an American artist known for his landscape paintings, often depicting serene scenes of nature, as seen in works like Lake George and View on Lake George. His art reflects a sense of tranquility and connection to the natural world.
He remains a notable figure in American art history for his contributions to landscape painting.
