Timeline · 1820–1829
The 1820s (1820–1829) fall within a century of upheaval — Romanticism, Realism, and the Impressionist revolution. Across these years the gallery holds 4,389 public-domain artworks, with Romanticism the decade's dominant movement (2,535 works) and George Dawe among its most prolific hands.
View from Vaekero near Christiania 1827 
Two men contemplating the Moon 1820 
Beauty Revealed 1828 
Untitled 1820 
Mrs. Charles Cummings (Rebecca Pittard) 1825 
Untitled 1825 
Mrs. William Gordon Ver Planck and Her Son Samuel Hopkins Ver Planck 1828 
初代嵐橘三郎 （二代目嵐吉三郎） の惟高親王|The Actor Arashi Kitsusaburō I (Kichisaburō II) as Prince Koretaka 1821 
Brigand and his wife in prayer 1824 
The Falls of Niagara 1825 
Salisbury Cathedral from the Bishop's Garden 1825 
Portrait of the Artist 1821 
The Five Points 1827 
Mrs. Thomas Brewster Coolidge 1827 
Alpine Mastiffs Reanimating a Distressed Traveler 1820 
Sunrise in the Catskills 1826 
Easby Abbey, near Richmond 1821 
Dr. Francis Kinloch Huger 1825 
Portrait Miniature of the Marquis de Lafayette 1829 
Portrait Miniature of the Marquis de Lafayette 1829 
John Haviland 1828 
Untitled 1825 
Moving Day (in Little Old New York) 1827 
Portrait of a Lady 1820 Looking for named art-historical periods instead? Browse periods.
Jacques-Louis David, a French Neoclassicism artist, died on December 29, 1825. He is known for his severe classical style, developed during his time in Italy, where he studied…
David's work continues to influence the development of Neoclassical art and its enduring impact on European art history.
What else happened that daySeymour Joseph Guy, born on January 16, 1824, was a London-born American artist known for his 19th and 20th-century works, often depicting domestic scenes and family life. His…
He remains a notable figure in American art history for his contributions to the country's 19th and 20th-century art movements.
What else happened that dayJean Léon Gérôme, born on May 11, 1824, was a French painter and sculptor known for his work in the academicism style, creating a wide range of works including historical…
Gérôme is considered one of the most important painters from the academic period, leaving a lasting impact on the art world.
What else happened that dayJasper Francis Cropsey, born on February 18, 1823, was an American architect and artist known for his landscape paintings, particularly as a key figure in the Hudson River School…
Cropsey's legacy lies in his contributions to the Hudson River School, shaping the way Americans perceived and appreciated their natural…
What else happened that dayEastman Johnson, born on July 29, 1824, was a prominent American painter known for his genre paintings and portraits of everyday people and notable figures like Abraham Lincoln…
He remains a significant figure in American art history as a co-founder of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
What else happened that dayRichard Cosway, a prominent English portrait painter, was known for his exquisite miniatures during the Georgian and Regency era. He befriended notable figures like William Blake…
Richard Cosway's legacy lies in his contributions to the art of miniature portrait painting in 18th and 19th-century England.
What else happened that dayRosa Bonheur, born on March 16, 1822, was a French artist renowned for her realistic paintings and sculptures of animals, exemplified in works like The Horse Fair and Ploughing in…
Rosa Bonheur's legacy lies in her pioneering role as a female artist in a male-dominated field, paving the way for future generations of…
What else happened that daySanford Robinson Gifford, born on July 10, 1823, was a prominent American landscape painter and key figure in the Hudson River School, known for his Luminist style emphasizing…
Gifford's legacy lies in his significant contribution to the development of American landscape painting.
What else happened that dayMarie-Victoire Lemoine, a French painter, was a pioneering female artist of the Enlightenment era, known for her portraits and interior scenes, such as 'The Interior of an Atelier…
She remains an important figure in the history of women in art, paving the way for future generations of female artists.
What else happened that dayArnold Böcklin, a Swiss Symbolist painter born on October 16, 1827, is known for his evocative and often dreamlike works, including 'Isle of the Dead' and 'Ruin by the Sea'. His…
Böcklin's work continues to influence artists and composers with its unique blend of symbolism and romanticism.
What else happened that dayMarie-Denise Villers, a French portrait painter, was born into a family of artists and trained with prominent painters like Jacques-Louis David. Her work, such as the notable…
She remains an important figure in the history of women in art, challenging traditional attributions and gaining recognition for her…
What else happened that dayPaul Gabriël, born on July 5, 1828, was a Dutch painter, draftsman, watercolorist, and etcher associated with the Hague School, known for his landscapes and windmill scenes. His…
He remains a notable figure in Dutch art history for his contributions to the Hague School movement.
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