May 11 in Art History
3 real events recorded on May 11, the earliest from 1751. 2 artists were born , 1 died on this date.
Born on this day 2
- 1751 Born
Born this day: Ralph Earl
Ralph Earl, born on May 11, 1751, was a prominent American artist recognized for his skill in landscape paintings and portraits, capturing the essence of his subjects with precision and detail. His works, such as Mrs. Noah Smith and Her Children and Lady Williams and Child, showcase his ability to convey the character of his sitters.
Ralph Earl's legacy lies in his contributions to American art, particularly in the realm of portrait and landscape painting.
- 1824 Born
Born this day: Jean Léon Gérôme
Jean Léon Gérôme, born on May 11, 1824, was a French painter and sculptor known for his work in the academicism style, creating a wide range of works including historical paintings, Greek mythology, and Orientalism. His paintings were highly reproduced, making him one of the most famous living artists by 1880.
Gérôme is considered one of the most important painters from the academic period, leaving a lasting impact on the art world.
Died on this day 1
- 1765 Died
Died this day: Joseph Badger
Joseph Badger, an American portraitist, died on May 11, 1765. Born in 1707, he began as a house painter and glazier before turning to portraiture around 1740, inspired by English mezzotints and John Smibert's work. His style is characterized by linear flatness and stiff figure treatment, yet his use of color and observation lend his subjects an honest immediacy.
He remains one of the notable American portraitists of the 18th century, known for his straightforward and honest likenesses of his subjects.
