November 19 in Art History
3 real events recorded on November 19, the earliest from 1607. 2 artists were born , 1 died on this date.
Born on this day 2
- 1607 Born
Born this day: Erasmus Quellinus II
Erasmus Quellinus II, a Flemish painter, engraver, and draughtsman, was born on November 19, 1607. He worked in various genres and was a pupil and close collaborator of Peter Paul Rubens. Quellinus' work showcases the Classicist trend in the Baroque, evident in his history, portrait, and allegorical paintings.
He became one of the most successful painters in Flanders after Rubens' death, leaving a lasting impact on the art world.
- 1696 Born
Born this day: Louis Tocqué
Louis Tocqué was a French painter born on November 19, 1696, specializing in portrait painting, as seen in works like Portrait of Louis of France and Marie-Thérèse-Raphaëlle, Infanta of Spain, Dauphine of France. He captured the likenesses of prominent figures with precision and detail.
Louis Tocqué's portraits remain significant examples of 18th-century French art.
Died on this day 1
- 1868 Died
Died this day: William Sidney Mount
William Sidney Mount was a 19th-century American genre painter who chronicled rural life on Long Island, achieving fame in the U.S. and Europe for his portraits, landscapes, and scenes of daily life. His work often featured musicians and dancers in rural settings, reflecting his own passion for music.
He remains the first native-born American artist to specialize in genre painting, leaving a lasting impact on American art.
