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Francisco Goya
Spanish Artist
Paintings, etchings, historical upheavals
Goya was considered to be the most important Spanish artist in the 18th century. His paintings were light in his beginning works but later became dark, and looming in his later pieces. He died April 16, 1828. -
William Blake
Poet, Painter, Printmaker
Blake went mostly unnoticed during his career but later became an icon for visual arts and poetry. His art and writings influenced many writers and though he was considered a mad man, his works were respected and he was sought out as an original thinker. He died on August 12, 1827. -
Caspar David Friedrich
Landscape painter
Considered to be the most important German artist of his time, Caspar tossed aside the influence of the great masters and focused on the teachings of present schooling. His main focus were on landscapes with spiritual and religious undertones.
He died on May 7, 1840 -
J.M.W. Turner
Painter, Printmaker, Watercolourist
Turner was best known for his expressive use of color in landscapes and was considered to be the father of impressionism. His beginnings may not have led to his success if not for being a sickly child sent to live in rural England with his Uncle, which lead to his artistic start.
He died on December 19, 1851 -
John Constable
Landscape painter
Constable was an English painter known for his landscapes of Dedham Vale, an area around his home town. He favored various approaches to completing his landscapes. He strayed from brush strokes and instead, utilized a palette knife. He chose this in order to create an imperfect finish to his pieces.
He died on March 31, 1837 -
Eugene Delacroix
Painter and Muralist
Considered to be the leader of the French Romantic school, Delacroix used his brushstrokes and manipulation of color to mold the works of Impressionism. His paintings came from history and literature and were known to be shocking in content. His depiction of violence and suffering lead to the new direction of modern art.
He died on August 13, 1863
