Timeline · 1790–1799
The 1790s (1790–1799) fall within the lightness of the Rococo giving way to the order of Neoclassicism. Across these years the gallery holds 4,292 public-domain artworks, with Romanticism the decade's dominant movement (2,199 works) and Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin among its most prolific hands.
Mrs. Noah Smith and Her Children 1798 
The Saithwaite Family 1793 
Portrait of Marianne Dorothy Harland (1759–1785), Later Mrs. William Dalrymple 1796 
Self-Portrait with Two Pupils 1793 
The Death of Socrates 1794 
The Interior of an Atelier of a Woman Painter 1795 
Morning Toilet 1790 
Portrait of Antoine-Laurent Lavoisier and his wife 1794 
Matilda Stoughton de Jaudenes 1794 
Telemachus and the Nymphs of Calypso 1792 
The Art Gallery of Jan Gildemeester Jansz 1798 
The Washington Family 1792 
The Expulsion of Adam and Eve from Paradise 1791 
Molly Wales Fobes 1790 
Mrs. Abijah Cheever (Elizabeth Scott) 1795 
Elizabeth Farren (born about 1759, died 1829), Later Countess of Derby 1796 
Sally Sanford Perit 1790 
Self-Portrait with a Harp 1796 
Portrait of a Lady 1790 
The Triumph of Aemilius Paulus 1795 
Mrs. William Man Godschall (Sarah Godschall, 1730–1795) 1796 
Mrs. Gabriel Manigault (Margaret Izard) 1795 
Portrait of a Woman 1798 
Matthew Clarkson 1794 Looking for named art-historical periods instead? Browse periods.
Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot, born on July 16, 1796, was a French painter and printmaker who made significant contributions to landscape and portrait painting, blending…
Corot's legacy lies in his influential role in shaping the development of landscape painting and paving the way for the Impressionist…
What else happened that dayThomas Doughty, born on July 19, 1793, was an American artist known for his landscapes, which often featured serene and idyllic scenes of the American wilderness. His works, such…
Thomas Doughty's landscapes remain significant in the history of American art, influencing the development of the Hudson River School.
What else happened that dayAmerican artist Samuel F. B. Morse was born on April 27, 1791, and is known for his work in miniature portraiture and history painting, which he considered the highest form of…
Morse's artistic legacy extends beyond his paintings to his later work as a pioneer in telecommunications, inventing the telegraph system.
What else happened that dayAsher Brown Durand, born on August 21, 1796, was an American painter and key figure in the Hudson River School movement, known for his serene and detailed landscapes that capture…
Durand's legacy lies in his captivating and nuanced portrayals of the American natural world, which continue to inspire artists and art…
What else happened that dayEugène Verboeckhoven was a Belgian artist born on June 9, 1798, known for his diverse skills as a painter, sculptor, etcher, engraver, and lithographer, often depicting animals,…
He remains a notable figure in Belgian art history for his versatile and captivating representations of the natural world.
What else happened that dayLéopold Robert, a Swiss artist born on May 13, 1794, is known for his captivating scenes of everyday life, often depicting intimate moments of rural communities. His work, such as…
Léopold Robert's legacy lies in his poignant and detailed portrayals of 19th-century life.
What else happened that dayJohn Neagle, born on November 4, 1796, was a prominent American painter of the 19th century, known for his portraits, which were highly regarded in Philadelphia during his time.…
John Neagle's portraits remain significant examples of 19th-century American art.
What else happened that dayFerdinand Georg Waldmüller, born on January 15, 1793, was a prominent Austrian painter of the Biedermeier period, known for his significant contributions to Austrian art. His…
Waldmüller remains one of the most important figures in Austrian painting of his time.
What else happened that dayAnna Claypoole Peale, born on March 6, 1791, was a pioneering American painter known for her exquisite portrait miniatures on ivory and still lifes. Alongside her sister Sarah…
Anna Claypoole Peale's work paved the way for future generations of female artists in the United States.
What else happened that daySir Joshua Reynolds, a renowned English painter, died on this day in 1792. He was a leading portrait artist of the 18th century, known for promoting the 'Grand Style' in painting,…
Reynolds is remembered as a master who revolutionized British art, leaving behind a prolific body of work that continues to influence…
What else happened that dayEugène Delacroix, born on April 26, 1798, was a French Romantic artist known for his emphasis on color and movement, drawing inspiration from Rubens and the Venetian Renaissance.…
Delacroix is regarded as the leader of the French Romantic school, leaving a lasting impact on the development of 19th-century art.
What else happened that dayAuguste-Xavier Leprince, a French painter, was born on August 28, 1799. He gained fame at 17 and taught art in his Paris atelier, with notable pupils. His work includes landscapes…
Auguste-Xavier Leprince's legacy is one of brilliant promise and untimely loss, leaving behind a body of work that showcases his talent and…
What else happened that dayYour cart is empty
Browse artworks →