Timeline · 1770–1779
The 1770s (1770–1779) fall within the lightness of the Rococo giving way to the order of Neoclassicism. Across these years the gallery holds 2,645 public-domain artworks, with Romanticism the decade's dominant movement (1,563 works) and Jacques-Louis David among its most prolific hands.
Domestic Scene 1775 
Mrs. John Winthrop 1773 
Watson and the Shark 1778 
Watson and the Shark 1778 
The Love Letter 1770 
Margaret Strachan (Mrs. Thomas Harwood) 1771 
Cadwallader Colden and His Grandson Warren De Lancey 1772 
Mrs. John Dart 1773 
源琦筆 華洛四季遊楽図巻|Scenes of the Four Seasons in Kyoto 1778 
Jeanne Bécu, Comtesse du Barry 1772 
Mrs. Michael Taney (Monica Brooke) 1770 
Untitled 1775 
Portrait of a Boy 1775 
The Execution of Saint John the Baptist 1770 
Untitled 1770 
The Shipwreck 1772 
Cupid, Stung by a Bee, Is Cherished by his Mother 1774 
Mrs. Paul Cobb Methuen 1776 
The Hon. Mrs. Thomas Graham 1776 
Master John Heathcote 1772 
Untitled 1777 
Mrs. Clark 1772 
Mrs. Joseph Donaldson (Frances Johnston) 1776 
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John Constable, born on June 11, 1776, was a renowned English landscape painter in the Romantic tradition, celebrated for his intense and affectionate depictions of Dedham Vale,…
He remains a pivotal figure in British art, known for his emotional and expressive landscapes that continue to inspire artists and art…
What else happened that dayAntonio Joli, an 18th-century Italian painter, was known for his vedute and architectural capricci, influenced by Canaletto and Giovanni Paolo Panini. His work took him to various…
Antonio Joli's legacy lies in his captivating and detailed depictions of European cities and landscapes.
Joseph Mallord William Turner, born on April 23, 1775, was a British artist known for his captivating landscapes and seascapes, which gradually shifted from topographical accuracy…
Turner's innovative and influential style has left a lasting impact on the development of landscape painting.
What else happened that dayCaspar David Friedrich, a German Romantic landscape painter, was born on September 5, 1774. His work is characterized by symbolic and emotive responses to nature, often featuring…
He is widely regarded as the most important German artist of his generation, influencing the development of Romanticism in art.
What else happened that dayFrançois Gérard, a French painter, was born on May 4, 1770. As a student of Jacques-Louis David, he became a leading painter of the First French Empire and the Bourbon…
He remains one of the most celebrated portraitists of European royalty in history.
What else happened that dayJeremiah Theus was a Swiss-born American painter known for his portraits, active mainly in Charleston, South Carolina, where he worked with little competition throughout his…
Jeremiah Theus remains a significant figure in 18th-century American art, particularly in portraiture.
What else happened that dayFrançois-Hubert Drouais was a prominent French portrait painter of the 18th century, known for his work with the French royal family and nobility. His portraits were highly…
Drouais's portraits remain a testament to the elegance and refinement of the French court during the reign of Louis XV.
What else happened that dayRaphaelle Peale was an American still-life painter, born on February 17, 1774. He is known for his detailed and realistic depictions of food and drink, often arranged in intricate…
Raphaelle Peale is considered one of the first professional American still-life painters.
What else happened that dayChristian Wilhelm Ernst Dietrich, a German painter and art administrator, was known for his ability to imitate earlier artists in his works, such as The Adoration of the Shepherds…
Christian Wilhelm Ernst Dietrich's legacy lies in his contributions to 18th-century German art as a painter and administrator.
What else happened that dayLuis de la Cruz, a Spanish artist born on June 21, 1776, is known for his portraits of royal figures, including Princess María Francisca de Asis de Borbón and King Ferdinand VII,…
Luis de la Cruz's portraits remain significant in the history of Spanish art, offering insights into the country's royal heritage.
What else happened that dayPieter Gerardus van Os, born on October 8, 1776, was a Dutch painter and engraver known for his landscape paintings featuring cattle, a subject he was particularly fond of. He was…
Van Os's legacy lies in his contributions to the tradition of Dutch landscape painting, capturing the serene beauty of the natural world…
What else happened that dayRembrandt Peale, born on February 22, 1778, was a prominent American artist and museum keeper known for his portraits, particularly those of George Washington and Thomas…
Rembrandt Peale's portraits remain iconic representations of early American history and leadership.
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