Cubist masters, in order

47 Famous Cubist رسامون: The Definitive Ranking

The most famous Cubist رسام is بابلو بيكاسو (1881–1973), known for غرنيكا و الحياة. Next come جورج براك, فرناند ليجيه, خوان غريس و روبرت ديلوناي. This ranking of the 47 most famous Cubist رسامون runs from Carl Newman (born 1858) to ضياء العزاوي (born 1939), across 28 countries.

How this list is ranked. Artists whose works our catalogue files under Cubist, in the order of our fame ranking of artists. Artists without a Wikidata identifier born after 1955 are left out until verified. The Wikipedia figure next to each name is the number of our 32 languages in which Wikipedia has an article on the artist.

  1. غرنيكا للفنان بابلو بيكاسو1بابلو بيكاسو
  2. The Patience للفنان جورج براك2جورج براك
  3. المدينة للفنان فرناند ليجيه3فرناند ليجيه

The essentials

Cubist at a glance

  • 47الفنانون
  • 1858–1939سنوات الميلاد
  • 28بلدان الميلاد
  • 4سيدات
  • 1فنانون معاصرون
  • 7389الأعمال الموجودة في كتالوجنا
المدن الأكثر عدداً للمواليد
نيويورك (2), مالقة (1), أرجنتوي (1), أرجينتان (1)

Ranked, with their masterpieces

The ranking: 47 Cubist رسامون and their key works

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بابلو بيكاسو

إسباني Born in مالقة التكعيبية، السريالية Wikipedia in 32/32 languages

بابلو بيكاسو

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3of 47

فرناند ليجيه

فرنسي Born in أرجينتان ['التكعيبية', 'الأسطوانية', 'القسم الذهبي', 'النقاء', 'الدادائية', 'البنائية'] Wikipedia in 27/32 languages

فرناند ليجيه

Key works · The 100 most famous works

13of 47

أولغا روزانوفا

روسية Born in ملينكي ['السوبريماتية', 'التكعيبية المستقبلية', 'البدائية الجديدة'] Wikipedia in 17/32 languages

أولغا روزانوفا

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16of 47

Carl Newman

American Figurative art, Cubism

Carl Newman

Pinpointing specific artistic influences on Newman is complex, yet the echoes of European academic painting are clearly discernible in his early work. This can be seen in pieces like “ Abstract Flowers in Left,” where geometric forms and muted tones suggest a move away from purely representational art.

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20of 47

Arthur Segal

Romanian Born in Iași ['Expressionism', 'Dadaism']

Arthur Segal

Segal’s formative years were spent in Romania, absorbing the artistic traditions of the region while simultaneously encountering the burgeoning avant-garde currents emanating from Berlin. A subsequent period in Paris and Italy allowed him to immerse himself in the vibrant artistic scene of the time, encountering the innovations of Post-Impressionism and early Modernism.

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26of 47

Julio González

Spanish Born in Barcelona Cubism Wikipedia in 15/32 languages

Julio González

Though he remained largely unrecognized by the mainstream during much of his lifetime, the historical significance of Julio González cannot be overstated.

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27of 47

Louis Marcoussis

Polish-French Born in Warsaw Cubism, School of Paris, Impressionism Wikipedia in 11/32 languages

Louis Marcoussis

Marcoussis's contribution to Cubism is undeniable, though often overshadowed by Picasso and Braque. Collaboration With Miró: Marcoussis maintained a fruitful creative partnership with Joan Miró, exploring shared interests in Surrealism and experimenting with expressive abstraction. Despite his relatively modest output compared to Picasso or Braque, Louis Marcoussis’s artistic vision endured.

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Raymond Duchamp-Villon

French Born in Damville Cubism Wikipedia in 18/32 languages

Raymond Duchamp-Villon

Coming from a remarkably creative family—brothers Jacques Villon, Marcel Duchamp, and sister Suzanne Duchamp -Crotti all achieved prominence as artists—Raymond initially pursued medicine at the Sorbonne.

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30of 47

Gabriel Portillo Del Toro

Mexican Cubism

Gabriel Portillo Del Toro

His monumental murals, which adorned public spaces across Mexico, solidified his reputation as an artist capable of commanding large-scale narratives, while his smaller paintings offered a more intimate dialogue with the viewer. Through his death in 2013, a significant chapter of Mexican modernism closed, yet his legacy remains vibrant. Born in 1927 in the culturally rich landscape of Colima, Mexico, his life and work served as a bridge between the monumental social realism of the muralist movement and the fragmented, rhythmic beauty of Cubism.

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31of 47

كريستوفر ريتشارد وين نيفينسون

بريطاني Born in لندن المستقبلية، التكعيبية Wikipedia in 9/32 languages

كريستوفر ريتشارد وين نيفينسون

برز كريستوفر ريتشارد وين نيفينسون، المعروف بـ C.R.W.

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38of 47

István Farkas

Hungarian Born in Budapest École de Paris, Cubism Wikipedia in 5/32 languages

István Farkas

Farkas’s artistic development during his time in Paris is particularly fascinating. The influence of André Salmon is particularly evident in Farkas’s later work. He became a significant figure within the École de Paris, an umbrella term encompassing artists from across Europe who flocked to the city seeking inspiration and recognition.

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William Roberts

British Born in London English Cubism Wikipedia in 6/32 languages

William Roberts

The evolution of Roberts’ work is inextricably linked to the historical tremors of his era. Whether depicting the quiet intimacy of a portrait, such as Sarah, or the bustling, structured chaos of street scenes like Les Routiers, he maintained a commitment to emotional depth. Throughout his long career, which spanned until 1980, Roberts earned prestigious recognition, including frequent exhibitions at the Royal Academy.

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فيلهلم هنري لوندستروم

نرويجي Born in كوبنهاجن ['الرمزية', 'التعبيرية'] Wikipedia in 4/32 languages

فيلهلم هنري لوندستروم

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41of 47

ويليام جورج جيليس

Born in هادينغتون Wikipedia in 6/32 languages

ويليام جورج جيليس

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Karl Knaths

American Born in Eau Claire Cubism, Modernism Wikipedia in 3/32 languages

Karl Knaths

The watershed moment in his development arrived with the 1913 Armory Show in Chicago. There, he found a vibrant artistic community and forged crucial connections with Agnes and Helen Weinrich, sisters who had studied art in Europe; Agnes, in particular, played a vital role in refining his personal style. Gale facilitated an introduction to Dudley Crafts Watson at the Milwaukee Art Institute, providing Knaths with formal training and setting him on a course toward professional artistry.

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Franco Gentilini

Italian Born in Faenza Roman School; Archaic Style Wikipedia in 5/32 languages

Franco Gentilini

Gentilini’s oeuvre is characterized by a striking stylistic approach—one that deliberately draws inspiration from pre- Renaissance Italian art. Textured Canvases: Perhaps Gentilini’s most distinctive technique involved incorporating sand and pigment onto his canvases—a method that resulted in surfaces imbued with palpable texture. Following World War II, Gentilini experienced considerable acclaim among private collectors—a testament to the enduring appeal of his understated aesthetic.

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Cliff Rowe

British Socialist Realism; New Realism Wikipedia in 1/32 languages

Cliff Rowe

Born in the heart of Wimbledon, South London, to working-class parents, Clifford Rowe’s life was a profound tapestry woven from threads of social conviction and artistic mastery. As he navigated the turbulent economic landscapes marked by hunger marches and the global tremors of the Wall Street Crash, his art began to find its political voice. A pivotal moment occurred in 1930 when he traveled to the Soviet Union.

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Emilio Tadini

Spanish Born in Milan Catalan Modernisme Wikipedia in 1/32 languages

Emilio Tadini

Emilio Tadini was far more than a painter; he was a profound architect of meaning within the Italian cultural landscape. Born in Milan in 1927, his journey began not with a brush, but with the written word. A poet, novelist, and essayist, Tadini first emerged onto the prestigious literary stage in 1947 through Elio Vittorini's magazine, Politecnico.

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The paintings behind the names

Famous Cubist works and the artists who made them

  1. غرنيكا للفنان بابلو بيكاسو

    غرنيكا

    بابلو بيكاسو

    1937 · متحف الملكة صوفيا الوطني للفنون, مدريد

  2. The Patience للفنان جورج براك

    The Patience

    جورج براك

    1942

  3. المدينة للفنان فرناند ليجيه

    المدينة

    فرناند ليجيه

    1919

  4. صورة السيدة جوزيت غريس للفنان خوان غريس

    صورة السيدة جوزيت غريس

    خوان غريس

    1916

  5. The Eiffel Tower للفنان روبرت ديلوناي

    The Eiffel Tower

    روبرت ديلوناي

    1910 · Staatliche Kunsthalle Karlsruhe, كارلسروه

  6. Monument to commemorate the Third International للفنان فلاديمير تاتلين

    Monument to commemorate the Third International

    فلاديمير تاتلين

    1920

  7. The honeymooners للفنان ليونيل فايننغر

    The honeymooners

    ليونيل فايننغر

  8. North-South للفنان جينو سيفيرينى

    North-South

    جينو سيفيرينى

    Galleria Civica di Arte Moderna e Contemporanea Torino, تورينو

Through time

A Cubist timeline in masterpieces

  1. 1900
  2. 1910
  3. 1912
  4. 1914
  5. 1916
  6. 1917
  7. 1917
  8. 1920
  9. 1921
  10. 1928
  11. 1934
  12. 1937
  13. 1946
  14. 1970

In figures

By the numbers

All of them, in order

List of the 47 famous Cubist رسامون

  1. 1بابلو بيكاسوبابلو بيكاسوإسباني · 1881–1973
  2. 2جورج براكجورج براك1882–1963
  3. 3فرناند ليجيهفرناند ليجيهفرنسي · 1881–1955
  4. 4خوان غريسخوان غريسإسباني · 1887–1927
  5. 5روبرت ديلونايروبرت ديلوناي1885–1941
  6. 6فلاديمير تاتلينفلاديمير تاتلينأوكراني/روسي · 1885–1953
  7. 7ليونيل فايننغرليونيل فايننغر1871–1956
  8. 8جينو سيفيرينىجينو سيفيرينى1883–1966
  9. 9ألكسندر آرتشيبنكوألكسندر آرتشيبنكوأوكراني أمريكي · 1887–1964
  10. 10جاك ليبشيتزجاك ليبشيتزليتواني-فرنسي-أمريكي · 1891–1973
  11. 11بن نيكلسونبن نيكلسونبريطاني · 1894–1982
  12. 12ماري لورنسانماري لورنسان1883–1956
  13. 13أولغا روزانوفاأولغا روزانوفاروسية · 1886–1918
  14. 14جان ميتزنجرجان ميتزنجر1883–1956
  15. 15ليوبوف سيرغييفنا بوبوفاليوبوف سيرغييفنا بوبوفا1889–1924
  16. 16Carl NewmanCarl NewmanAmerican · 1858–1932
  17. 17روجر دي لا فريسنروجر دي لا فريسنفرنسي · 1885–1925
  18. 18أماديو دي سوزا كاردوسوأماديو دي سوزا كاردوسو1887–1918
  19. 19روفينو تامايوروفينو تامايومكسيكي · 1899–1990
  20. 20Arthur SegalArthur SegalRomanian · 1875–1944
  21. 21ماكس ويبرماكس ويبرأمريكي · 1881–1961
  22. 22خواكين توريس غارسياخواكين توريس غارسيا1874–1949
  23. 23ناثان ألتمانناثان ألتمانروسي · 1889–1970
  24. 24أندريه لوتأندريه لوت1885–1962
  25. 25ماريا بلانشاردماريا بلانشارد1881–1932
  26. 26Julio GonzálezJulio GonzálezSpanish · 1876–1942
  27. 27Louis MarcoussisLouis MarcoussisPolish-French · 1878–1941
  28. 28Raymond Duchamp-VillonRaymond Duchamp-VillonFrench · 1876–1918
  29. 29Armand SchonbergerArmand SchonbergerFrench · 1885–1974
  30. 30Gabriel Portillo Del ToroGabriel Portillo Del ToroMexican · 1927–2013
  31. 31كريستوفر ريتشارد وين نيفينسونكريستوفر ريتشارد وين نيفينسونبريطاني · 1889–1946
  32. 32ألفرد هنري موررألفرد هنري مورر1868–1932
  33. 33ضياء العزاويضياء العزاويعراقي · ولد في 1939
  34. 34إميليو بيتوروتيإميليو بيتوروتي1892–1971
  35. 35أوريليو أرتيتاأوريليو أرتيتا1879–1940
  36. 36Morris KantorMorris KantorRussian · 1896–1974
  37. 37لايوش فايدالايوش فايدامجري · 1908–1941
  38. 38István FarkasIstván FarkasHungarian · 1887–1944
  39. 39William RobertsWilliam RobertsBritish · 1895–1980
  40. 40فيلهلم هنري لوندسترومفيلهلم هنري لوندسترومنرويجي · 1893–1950
  41. 41ويليام جورج جيليسويليام جورج جيليس1899–1970
  42. 42Karl KnathsKarl KnathsAmerican · 1891–1971
  43. 43نيكوس هادجيكيراكيوس-غيكانيكوس هادجيكيراكيوس-غيكا1906–1994
  44. 44Franco GentiliniFranco GentiliniItalian · 1909–1981
  45. 45روبرت كولكونروبرت كولكوناسكتلندي · 1914–1962
  46. 46Cliff RoweCliff RoweBritish · 1904–1988
  47. 47Emilio TadiniEmilio TadiniSpanish · 1927–2002

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