Timeline · 1710–1719

The 1710s

The 1710s (1710–1719) fall within the lightness of the Rococo giving way to the order of Neoclassicism. Across these years the gallery holds 1,144 public-domain artworks, with Rococo painting the decade's dominant movement (449 works) and Arnoud van Halen among its most prolific hands.

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Movements active in the 1710s

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Artists active in the 1710s

Artists born in the 1710s

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1716 Born

Born this day: Georg Cristoph Grooth

Georg Christoph Grooth was a German painter known for his portraits of European royalty, particularly in Imperial Russia. His work includes notable pieces such as 'The Empress…

Grooth's portraits remain significant in the history of European royal art.

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1716 Born

Born this day: Jeremiah Theus

Jeremiah Theus was a Swiss-born American painter, primarily of portraits, active mainly around Charleston, South Carolina. He was known for his work in the 18th-century American…

Jeremiah Theus remains a notable figure in American art history for his contributions to 18th-century portraiture.

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1714 Born

Born this day: Claude-Joseph Vernet

Claude-Joseph Vernet, a French painter born on August 14, 1714, is notable for his landscape and marine works, such as 'The Shipwreck' and 'Moonlight'. His paintings often…

Vernet's legacy lies in his captivating and detailed depictions of the natural world, leaving a lasting impact on French landscape and…

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1712 Born

Born this day: Francesco Guardi

Francesco Guardi, born on October 5, 1712, was an Italian painter and nobleman of the Venetian School, known for his vedute and loose, spirited brushstrokes. His work transitioned…

He is considered one of the last great practitioners of the classic Venetian school of painting.

1716 Died

Died this day: Ogata Kōrin

Ogata Kōrin was a Japanese artist of the Rinpa School, known for his landscape illustrations, lacquerwork, and textile designs, particularly his byōbu folding screens and…

Ogata Kōrin's work had a lasting influence on subsequent Japanese artists, including Sakai Hōitsu.

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1713 Born

Born this day: Armand Vincent de Montpetit

Armand Vincent de Montpetit, a French artist born on December 13, 1713, is known for his work, including Portrait of a Woman as Diana, showcasing his artistic skill in…

He remains a notable figure in French art history for his contributions to 18th-century portraiture.

1716 Born

Born this day: Joseph-Marie Vien

Joseph-Marie Vien, a French painter, was born on June 18, 1716. He is known for his works such as Sweet Melancholy and Mars and Venus, showcasing his skill in capturing…

Joseph-Marie Vien's legacy lies in his contributions to French painting during a period of significant cultural and historical change.

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1714 Born

Born this day: Jean-Baptiste Marie Pierre

Jean-Baptiste Marie Pierre, born on March 6, 1714, was a French artist known for his works such as The Death of Harmonia and The Adoration of the Shepherds, showcasing his skill…

He remains a notable figure in French art history for his contributions to 18th-century painting.

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1718 Born

Born this day: Nathaniel Hone the Elder

Nathaniel Hone the Elder, born on April 24, 1718, was an Irish-born portrait and miniature painter. He is notable for his work as a founder member of the Royal Academy in 1768.…

Nathaniel Hone the Elder's legacy lies in his contributions to the founding of the Royal Academy and his enduring portraits.

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