1823 in art
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Works
- Gilbert StuartGilbert StuartGilbert Charles Stuart was an American painter from Rhode Island.Gilbert Stuart is widely considered to be one of America's foremost portraitists...
- Portrait of John Adams (Museum of Fine Arts, BostonMuseum of Fine Arts, BostonThe Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, Massachusetts, is one of the largest museums in the United States, attracting over one million visitors a year. It contains over 450,000 works of art, making it one of the most comprehensive collections in the Americas...
) - Ferdinand Waldmüller – Portrait of Ludwig van BeethovenLudwig van BeethovenLudwig van Beethoven was a German composer and pianist. A crucial figure in the transition between the Classical and Romantic eras in Western art music, he remains one of the most famous and influential composers of all time.Born in Bonn, then the capital of the Electorate of Cologne and part of...
Births
- March 1 – Charles Callahan PerkinsCharles Callahan PerkinsCharles Callahan Perkins was an art critic, author, organizer of cultural activities, and an influential friend of design and of music in Boston.-Biography:...
, art critic and author (d. 18861886 in art-Events:* April - New English Art Club mounts its first exhibition, at the Egyptian Hall, London, providing an alternative to the Royal Academy for younger artists, such as Philip Wilson Steer, under the influence of Paris....
) - March 31 – William HartWilliam Hart (painter)William Hart , was a Scottish-born American landscape and cattle painter, and Hudson River School artist. His younger brother, James McDougal Hart, was also a Hudson River School artist, and the two painted similar subjects...
, landscape painter (d. 18941894 in art-Paintings:*Lawrence Alma-Tadema - Spring *Paul Gauguin - Breton Peasants *Claude Monet - Rouen Cathedral *Edvard Munch...
) - August 8 – Théodule RibotThéodule RibotThéodule-Augustin Ribot was a French realist painter.He was born in Saint-Nicolas-d'Attez, and studied at the École des Arts et Métiers de Châlons before moving to Paris in 1845. There he found work decorating gilded frames for a mirror manufacturer; he also studied in the studio of...
, realist painter (d. 18911891 in art-Events:*Henri Matisse begins his studies at the Académie Julian.*Correspondence of Marie Bashkirtseff and Gustave Flaubert is published.*Impressionist Armand Guillaumin wins 100,000 francs in the French state lottery and is able to devote himself to painting full-time.*Felix Vallotton makes his...
) - September 28 – Alexandre CabanelAlexandre CabanelAlexandre Cabanel was a French painter.- Biography :Cabanel was born in Montpellier, Hérault. He painted historical, classical and religious subjects in the academic style. He was also well known as a portrait painter...
, painter (d. 18891889 in art-Events:*Marie Triepcke Krøyer Alfvén marries fellow-artist Peder Severin Krøyer.*The 9 by 5 Impression Exhibition was held in Melbourne, Australia-Works:*Paul Gauguin - Yellow Christ*Auguste Rodin - The Burghers of Calais...
) - date unknown – Thomas DalzielThomas Dalziel (engraver)Thomas Dalziel was an engraver known chiefly for his illustrations of the work of Charles Dickens.Thomas Dalziel produced many illustrations for books published by the family firm, the Brothers Dalziel...
, engraver (d. 19061906 in art-Events:*Gwen John begins modelling for Auguste Rodin.*Amedeo Modigliani arrives in Paris.*Ferdinand Preiss opens his workshop in Berlin.-Works:*Paul Cézanne - The Gardener Vallier*André Derain - Charing Cross Bridge, London...
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Deaths
- January 25 – Johann Heinrich BleulerJohann Heinrich BleulerJohann Heinrich Bleuler was a Swiss painter....
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painter (b. 17581758 in art-Births:*April 4**John Hoppner, portrait painter **Pierre Paul Prud'hon, painter *June 19 – Raffaello Sanzio Morghen, engraver *August 14 – Antoine Charles Horace Vernet, painter...
) - February 16 – Pierre Paul Prud'honPierre Paul Prud'honPierre-Paul Prud'hon was a French Romantic painter and draughtsman best known for his allegorical paintings and portraits.-Life and work:...
, painter (b. 17581758 in art-Births:*April 4**John Hoppner, portrait painter **Pierre Paul Prud'hon, painter *June 19 – Raffaello Sanzio Morghen, engraver *August 14 – Antoine Charles Horace Vernet, painter...
) - March 20 – Grigory UgryumovGrigory UgryumovGrigory Ivanovich Ugryumov was a Russian painter. He is often described as the first Russian history painter.Ugryumov was born in Moscow. He studied at the Academy of Arts in Saint Petersburg from 1170 to 1785, and also attended schools in France and Italy...
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n painter (b. 17641764 in art-Births:*April 14 – Firmin Didot, French printer, engraver, and type founder *April 20 – Rudolph Ackermann, printer and lithographer *May 11 – Grigory Ugryumov, Russian painter *May 20 – Johann Gottfried Schadow, sculptor...
) - April 23 – Joseph NollekensJoseph NollekensJoseph Nollekens was a sculptor from London generally considered to be the finest British sculptor of the late 18th century. He was also a founder member of the Royal Academy in 1768.-Life:...
, sculptor (b. 17371737 in art-Births:*May 22 - Tethart Philipp Christian Haag, German-born Dutch portrait artist *August 10 - Anton Losenko, Ukrainian-Russian Neoclassical painter who specialized in historical subjects and portraits...
) - July 8 – Sir Henry RaeburnHenry RaeburnSir Henry Raeburn was a Scottish portrait painter, the first significant Scottish portraitist since the Act of Union 1707 to remain based in Scotland.-Biography:...
, Scottish portrait painter (b. 17561756 in art-Events:* The Venetian Academy was co-founded by Giovanni Antonio Guardi , also known as Gianantonio Guardi, an Italian painter, et al.-Paintings:* François Boucher paints portraits of Madame de Pompadour....
) - date unknown – George BrookshawGeorge BrookshawGeorge Brookshaw , also known as G. Brown, was a notable English painter and illustrator from London. Much of his work has been digitized....
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painter and illustratorIllustratorAn Illustrator is a narrative artist who specializes in enhancing writing by providing a visual representation that corresponds to the content of the associated text...
(b. 17511751 in art-Events:* Giovanni Paolo Pannini restarts work on the Trevi Fountain after the death of Nicola Salvi-Works:* François Boucher – Toilette of Venus* William Hogarth engraves the prints Gin Lane, Beer Street and The Four Stages of Cruelty...
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