Timeline · 1830–1839

The 1830s

The 1830s (1830–1839) fall within a century of upheaval — Romanticism, Realism, and the Impressionist revolution. Across these years the gallery holds 5,490 public-domain artworks, with Romanticism the decade's dominant movement (3,556 works) and Havell, Jr., Robert among its most prolific hands.

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1830 Born

Born this day: Albert Bierstadt

Albert Bierstadt was an American artist born on January 7, 1830, known for his landscapes that often featured the American West, exemplified in works like 'The Last of the…

He remains a prominent figure in American art history, particularly in the realm of landscape painting.

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1832 Born

Born this day: Edouard Manet

Edouard Manet, a French painter, was born on January 23, 1832. He is known for his contributions to French Realism and Impressionism, characterized by dark backgrounds, sharp…

Manet's innovative style and techniques paved the way for future art movements, leaving a lasting impact on the development of modern art.

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1834 Died

Died this day: Henry Bone

Henry Bone, a British enamel painter, died on this day in 1834. He was known for his portrait miniatures, which earned him royal patronage during the reigns of three monarchs.…

He remains notable for producing the largest enamel paintings of his time as a Royal Academician.

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1837 Died

Died this day: John Constable

John Constable, a renowned English landscape painter, revolutionized the genre with his intense and affectionate depictions of Dedham Vale, an area in Suffolk and north Essex. His…

He remains a celebrated figure in British art, known for his innovative and emotionally charged landscapes.

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1837 Born

Born this day: Pierre Auguste Cot

Pierre Auguste Cot, a French artist, was born on February 17, 1837. He is known for his polished draftsmanship and idealized beauty, rooted in Academic Classicism. Cot's work…

He remains one of the most celebrated portraitists of the Parisian elite during the late 19th century.

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1838

Louvre Spanish Gallery Opens

On January 7, 1838, the Louvre first presented Louis-Philippe's Galerie espagnole to the public. The collection had been assembled for the king by Baron Taylor during trips to…

The gallery accelerated French interest in Spanish painting and helped shape later Realist and modernist looking.

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1837 Born

Born this day: Alfred Thompson Bricher

Alfred Thompson Bricher, born on April 10, 1837, was an American painter associated with the Hudson River School, known for his serene and detailed landscapes and marine scenes,…

Bricher's landscapes continue to embody the spirit of American natural beauty.

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1839 Born

Born this day: Alfred Sisley

Alfred Sisley, a British Impressionist landscape painter born to British parents in France, dedicated his life to capturing the beauty of the outdoors. His works, such as The…

He remains a prominent figure in the Impressionist movement, celebrated for his serene and expressive landscapes.

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1835 Born

Born this day: William Stanley Haseltine

William Stanley Haseltine, born on June 11, 1835, was an American artist known for his landscapes and seascapes, often capturing the beauty of natural formations and coastal…

He is remembered for his contributions to American landscape painting, particularly in the realm of Luminism.

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1839 Born

Born this day: Paul Cezanne

Paul Cézanne, born on January 19, 1839, was a French artist known for his expressive and influential works that bridged Impressionism and modern art movements. His early dark…

Cézanne's innovative style paved the way for a wide range of avant-garde movements in the 20th century.

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1832 Born

Born this day: Samuel Colman

Samuel Colman was an American painter, interior designer, and writer, known for his landscapes, particularly those of the Hudson River. His work reflects the influence of the…

Samuel Colman's legacy lies in his captivating portrayals of the American landscape, enduring as a notable figure in 19th-century American…

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1836 Born

Born this day: Winslow Homer

Winslow Homer, born on February 24, 1836, was a renowned American landscape painter and illustrator, celebrated for his captivating marine subjects. Largely self-taught, he…

He remains one of the most important figures in 19th-century American art.

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