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September 25 in Art History

2 real events recorded on September 25, the earliest from 1791. 2 artists were born on this date.

Born on this day 2

  1. 1791 Born

    Born this day: Károly Markó

    Károly Markó, born on September 25, 1791, was a Hungarian landscape painter known for his works such as Diana and Her Nymphs and Landscape with the Vocation of St Peter, marking him as one of the first notable figures in Hungarian landscape painting.

    He remains a significant figure in the development of Hungarian landscape painting.

  2. 1842 Born

    Born this day: Mary Russell Smith

    Mary Russell Smith, an American artist born on September 25, 1842, is known for her work, including pieces like Cherry Laurel (Mock Orange) Bough and Cypress Bough, which showcase her attention to detail and natural subjects. Her art reflects a fascination with the botanical world.

    Mary Russell Smith's legacy lies in her contributions to American art, particularly in the realm of botanical and still-life painting.