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History Painter Collection

History painters were artists who specialized in creating large-scale paintings that depicted historical events, often with a moral or political message

Background imageHistory Painter Collection: Noah's Sacrifice by Daniel Maclise

Noah's Sacrifice by Daniel Maclise
3522012 Noah's Sacrifice by Daniel Maclise; (add.info.: Noah's Sacrifice by Daniel Maclise (1806-1870) Irish history, literary and portrait painter, and illustrator

Background imageHistory Painter Collection: Print of Etienne Marcel by Lucien Stephen Melingue

Print of Etienne Marcel by Lucien Stephen Melingue
3077781 Print of Etienne Marcel by Lucien Stephen Melingue; (add.info.: Print of Etienne Marcel by Lucien Stephen Melingue (1841-1889) history painter French belonging to the movement academic

Background imageHistory Painter Collection: Etienne Marcel

Etienne Marcel
3078109 Etienne Marcel; (add.info.: Print of Etienne Marcel by Lucien Stephen Melingue (1841-1889) history painter French belonging to the movement academic

Background imageHistory Painter Collection: Portrait of Antoine-Jean Gros

Portrait of Antoine-Jean Gros
3521134 Portrait of Antoine-Jean Gros; (add.info.: Portrait of Antoine-Jean Gros (1771-1835) a French history and neoclassical painter. Dated 19th Century); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageHistory Painter Collection: Print of Etienne Marcel by Lucien Stephen Melingue

Print of Etienne Marcel by Lucien Stephen Melingue
3077718 Print of Etienne Marcel by Lucien Stephen Melingue; (add.info.: Print of Etienne Marcel by Lucien Stephen Melingue (1841-1889) history painter French belonging to the movement academic

Background imageHistory Painter Collection: The People of the Mountains: Showing the Influence of Environment of Character by Alexander Johnston

The People of the Mountains: Showing the Influence of Environment of Character by Alexander Johnston
3521903 The People of the Mountains: Showing the Influence of Environment of Character by Alexander Johnston; (add.info.: The People of the Mountains)

Background imageHistory Painter Collection: Portrait of Annibale Carracci, Italian painter and instructor, 1560-1609

Portrait of Annibale Carracci, Italian painter and instructor, 1560-1609
6338698 Portrait of Annibale Carracci, Italian painter and instructor, 1560-1609 by Corner, John (fl.1788-1825); (add.info.: Portrait of Annibale Carracci, Italian painter and instructor, 1560-1609)

Background imageHistory Painter Collection: Portrait of Louis de Silvestre (engraving)

Portrait of Louis de Silvestre (engraving)
955210 Portrait of Louis de Silvestre (engraving) by Saint-Aubin, Augustin de (1736-1807); 39.1x26.9 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge

Background imageHistory Painter Collection: John Trumbull (1756-1843) engraved by Asher Brown Durand (1796-1886) (engraving)

John Trumbull (1756-1843) engraved by Asher Brown Durand (1796-1886) (engraving)
STC186036 John Trumbull (1756-1843) engraved by Asher Brown Durand (1796-1886) (engraving) by Waldo, S.L. (1783-1861) & Jewitt, T.O.S

Background imageHistory Painter Collection: Louis de Silvestre, 1675 -1760. French portrait and history painter

Louis de Silvestre, 1675 -1760. French portrait and history painter. After a work by French Rococo portraitist, Maurice Quentin de La Tour, (1704 - 1788). From La Tour, published 1920

Background imageHistory Painter Collection: Adoration Shepherds Gouache black chalk underdrawing

Adoration Shepherds Gouache black chalk underdrawing
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History painters were artists who specialized in creating large-scale paintings that depicted historical events, often with a moral or political message. These artists played a crucial role in shaping public perceptions of the past and were highly respected for their ability to bring history to life through their art. From epic battle scenes to dramatic religious narratives, history painters captured the imagination of viewers and inspired them to reflect on the lessons of the past. Their work was not only visually stunning but also intellectually stimulating, challenging viewers to think critically about the significance of historical events and their impact on society. Today, history painters may be less common than they once were, but their legacy lives on in museums and galleries around the world, where their masterpieces continue to educate and inspire audiences of all ages.