Timeline · 1890–1899
The 1890s (1890–1899) fall within a century of upheaval — Romanticism, Realism, and the Impressionist revolution. Across these years the gallery holds 10,822 public-domain artworks, with Impressionism the decade's dominant movement (6,848 works) and Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec among its most prolific hands.
The Organ Rehearsal 1893 
Pygmalion and Galatea 1896 
Marine Landscape 1895 
A Bachelor's Drawer 1896 
Charing Cross Bridge, London 1890 
The Daughters of Catulle Mendès 1894 
Madame Georges Charpentier and her Children 1890 
A Windmill on a Polder Waterway, Known as ‘In the Month of July’ 1895 
Madame X (Virginie Amélie Avegno Gautreau) 1892 
Ia Orana Maria 1896 
The Gulf Stream 1899 
U.S. Thread Company Mills, Willimantic, Connecticut 1895 
The Card Players 1896 
The Town Beach, Collioure, Opus 165 1894 
The Old Oaken Bucket which Hung in the Well 1890 
Slave Market in Rome 1892 
The Great Bath at Bursa 1893 
Fatata te Miti (By the Sea) 1892 
Five O'Clock Tea 1890 
Moonlight 1890 
The Artist's Garden at Eragny 1898 
Evening Calm, Concarneau, Opus 220 (Allegro Maestoso) 1896 
Surf on Rocks 1894 
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On December 17, 1895, the Lumière brothers held the first commercial public screening of their Cinématographe at the Salon Indien du Grand Café in Paris. While a private…
It established the foundation for the global film industry and the modern concept of the movie theater.
What else happened that dayThe British Benin Expedition is dated in fetched sources to February 9-18, 1897; art-historical accounts of Benin specifically mark February 18, 1897, as the arrival of British…
The dispersal created one of the most consequential restitution debates in modern museum history.
What else happened that dayOn 9 February 1897, the British punitive expedition against the Kingdom of Benin began. The operation, led by Rear-Admiral Harry Rawson after the killing of a British party…
The dispersal of Benin court art seeded major museum collections and remains a benchmark case for repatriation claims.
What else happened that dayThe seventh annual exhibition of Les XX opened in Brussels with six paintings by Vincent van Gogh, including two Sunflowers, Ivy, Flowering Orchard, Wheat Field, Sunrise, and The…
The Brussels showing became a crucial marker of Van Gogh's recognition by avant-garde peers before his posthumous fame.
What else happened that dayAlphonse Mucha's lithographed poster for Sarah Bernhardt's revival of Victorien Sardou's Gismonda appeared on the streets of Paris. The commission came through the printer…
The poster helped establish Mucha as a defining figure of Art Nouveau graphic art.
What else happened that dayThe first London exhibition of the Grafton Galleries opened on February 18, 1893, at the newly established Mayfair venue on Grafton Street, with rooms extending toward Bruton…
The gallery became one of London's key gateways for Impressionism and Post-Impressionism.
What else happened that dayAlfred Sisley, a British Impressionist landscape painter, dedicated his life to capturing the beauty of the outdoors. Born to British parents in France, he spent most of his life…
He remains a key figure in the Impressionist movement, celebrated for his serene and expressive landscapes.
What else happened that dayJohn William Casilear was an American artist known for his landscape paintings, particularly his serene depictions of Lake George. His work often captured the natural beauty of…
John William Casilear's landscapes remain a testament to his skill and contribution to American art.
What else happened that dayJean-Louis-Ernest Meissonier, a French academic painter and sculptor, was renowned for his meticulous depictions of Napoleon's military campaigns, showcasing his mastery of detail…
Meissonier's attention to detail and craftsmanship continue to influence the development of academic painting.
What else happened that dayVincent van Gogh, a renowned Dutch Post-Impressionist painter, is celebrated for his bold and expressive works, including landscapes, still lifes, and portraits, characterized by…
Van Gogh's innovative style and emotional depth continue to inspire artists and art lovers worldwide.
What else happened that dayJohan Jongkind was a Dutch painter and printmaker known for his free and expressive marine landscapes, regarded as a forerunner of impressionism. His works, such as 'View from the…
Jongkind's innovative approach to landscape painting paved the way for future impressionist artists.
What else happened that dayBerthe Morisot, a French Impressionist painter, printmaker, and member of the Parisian art circle, was known for her captivating works such as The Harbor at Lorient and The…
Berthe Morisot's legacy lies in her contributions to the Impressionist movement as a pioneering female artist.
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