Timeline · 1760–1769
The 1760s (1760–1769) fall within the lightness of the Rococo giving way to the order of Neoclassicism. Across these years the gallery holds 2,306 public-domain artworks, with Romanticism the decade's dominant movement (1,103 works) and Suzuki Harunobu among its most prolific hands.
Young Girl Reading 1769 
Washerwomen 1768 
The American School 1765 
James Badger 1760 
Untitled 1762 
Marie Rinteau, called Mademoiselle de Verrières 1761 
Mrs. Jacob Hurd and Child 1762 
The Flight into Egypt 1768 
Portrait of a Lady 1764 
Portrait of a Young Woman as a Vestal Virgin 1767 
Untitled 1760 
The Adoration of the Shepherds 1760 
Untitled 1767 
Mrs. Jerathmael Bowers 1763 
Mrs. Samuel Cutts 1762 
Mrs. Richard Galloway 1764 
Maria Luisa of Parma (1751–1819), Later Queen of Spain 1765 
The Departure of Saints Paula and Eustochium for the Holy Land 1761 
Mrs. Sylvanus Bourne 1766 
Teasing a Sleeping Girl 1760 
Madame Sophie de France (1734–1782) 1762 
Untitled 1760 
Untitled 1760 
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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…
He remains one of the notable American portraitists of the 18th century, known for his straightforward and honest likenesses of his…
What else happened that dayMarie-Guillemine Benoist was a French neoclassical, historical, and genre painter born on December 18, 1768. Her work is characterized by its attention to detail and…
She remains an important figure in the history of French neoclassical painting.
What else happened that daySir Thomas Lawrence, born on April 13, 1769, was a renowned English painter and fourth president of the Royal Academy, celebrated for his exceptional portraiture skills and…
He remains one of the most accomplished portrait painters in British art history.
What else happened that dayRose-Adélaïde Ducreux, a French painter and musician, was born on August 19, 1761, in Paris. She studied under her father Joseph Ducreux and showcased her work at the Louvre…
Rose-Adélaïde Ducreux remains a notable figure in French art history for her multifaceted talents as a painter, performer, and composer.
What else happened that dayJean-Baptiste Isabey, born on April 11, 1767, was a French artist who worked during the First Empire and the Restoration, creating notable portraits that showcased his skill in…
Isabey's portraits remain significant in the history of French art, offering a glimpse into the lives of 18th and 19th-century France.
What else happened that dayMather Brown was an American painter born on October 11, 1761, in Boston, Massachusetts, who was active in England, creating notable portraits such as Lady with a Dog and General…
Mather Brown's legacy lies in his contributions to American and English portrait painting traditions.
What else happened that dayOn February 19, 1766, American artist William Dunlap was born, a pioneer of American theater who also made significant contributions as a painter, despite losing an eye in…
William Dunlap's legacy lies in his foundational role in American theater and his enduring portraits of historic figures.
What else happened that dayOn January 5, 1767, French painter Anne-Louis Girodet was born, known for his precise and clear style, and participation in the early Romantic movement with elements of eroticism…
Girodet's legacy lies in his contributions to the early Romantic movement in French art.
What else happened that dayToda Tadanaka was a Japanese artist born on September 27, 1761, known for works such as Symbols of Longevity: Deer under Peach and Pine, which reflect traditional Japanese themes…
Toda Tadanaka's artwork continues to represent traditional Japanese artistry and cultural heritage.
What else happened that dayBritish painter George Morland was born on June 26, 1763. He is known for his rustic scenes, including farms, hunting, and landscapes, which were influenced by the Dutch Golden…
George Morland's contributions to English painting continue to be appreciated for their unique blend of rustic charm and textured…
What else happened that dayWilliam Hogarth, a British painter and satirist, is known for his realistic portraiture and comic series like A Harlot's Progress and A Rake's Progress, offering social commentary…
Hogarth's work remains a cornerstone of British art, continuing to inspire and influence artists and satirists today.
What else happened that dayArchibald Robertson, a Scottish-born American painter, was born on May 8, 1765. He is known for his miniature portrait paintings, including those of prominent figures, as well as…
Archibald Robertson's work continues to be recognized for its contribution to American portrait painting.
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