September 19 in Art History
2 real events recorded on September 19, the earliest from 1668. 1 artist was born , 1 died on this date.
Born on this day 1
- 1752 Born
Born this day: Martin Drolling
Martin Drolling, a French painter born on September 19, 1752, is notable for his portraits, including those of Nicolas Louis Faret and his wife. As a family man, he was also the father of successful artists Michel Martin Drolling and Louise-Adéone Drölling, a rare female painter of her time.
Martin Drolling's legacy lies in his contributions to French portrait painting and his family's lasting impact on the art world.
Died on this day 1
- 1668 Died
Died this day: Jan Miense Molenaer
Jan Miense Molenaer was a Dutch Golden Age genre painter known for his lively and intimate depictions of everyday life, often precursor to the style of Jan Steen. He shared a studio with his wife, Judith Leyster, and both may have been pupils of Frans Hals.
Molenaer's work remains significant in the history of Dutch Golden Age painting for its contribution to the development of genre painting.