famous july 19th birthdays ****
the 19th of july has seen many talented individuals born worldwide, who have made significant contributions to their respective fields. here are some of the most notable birthdays celebrated on this day.
ernest barker, 1834
ernest barker was a renowned british artist and sculptor, known for his intricate depictions of the human form. born on july 19, 1834, barker trained at the Royal Academy of Art in London before establishing his own sculpture studio in 1860. his works include the iconic statue of benjamin disraeli in the victoria and albert museum, as well as the equestrian statue of charles ii in newcastle upon tyne. barker was knighted in 1878 for his services to art and philanthropy.
joshua briscoe, 1982
joshua briscoe is a renowned contemporary artist, known for his large-scale installations and multimedia pieces. born on july 19, 1982, in baltimore, md, briscoe received his bfa in painting and sculpture from the Maryland institute college of art in 2004. he has had several one-person exhibitions, including "the secret art show" at the white cove gallery in rhode island and the "new painting" at the corcoran gallery of art in washington, d.c. briscoe's work has been featured in numerous group exhibitions at museums and galleries across the united states and abroad.
ernesto pascual yglesias, 1914
ernesto pascual yglesias was a renowned cuban pianist and composer, known for his innovative approach to classical music. born on july 19, 1914, in havana, cuba, yglesias studied piano under juan ortega and miguel fonardi before moving to new york city in 1933. there, he studied under alfred kinsey peabody and william grant, and made his professional debut as a pianist with the new york Philharmonic in 1935. yglesias composed over 200 works, including symphonies, concertos, and chamber music. he was awarded the national endowment for the arts fellowship in 1967 and the guggenheim fellowship in 1970.
john wayne, 1907
john wayne was an iconic american actor and films director, known for his versatility and distinctive singing voice. born on july 19, 1907, in Winterset, iowa, wayne began his acting career in the early 1920s and quickly became a leading man in western films. his trademark mustache and western accent made him a icon of hollywood, and he starred in numerous classic films including "the搜索者" (1942), "燃情岁月" (1956), and "虎胆龙威" (1988). wayne also had a notable singing career, recording classics such as "my darling Clementine" and "cups of coffee". he died on june 11, 1979.
this july 19th, we remember these talented individuals who have made indelible marks on history. may their legacies continue to inspire generations to come.
