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فرانثيسكو غويا 1746–1828
إسباني Born in فوينديتودوس ['الروكوكو', 'الرومانسية', 'الحداثة'] Wikipedia in 32/32 languages
Romanticist masters, in order
The most famous Romanticist painter is فرانثيسكو غويا (1746–1828), known for الثالث من مايو 1808 (إعدام مدافعي مدريد) and زحل وهو يلتهم ابنه. Next come ديلاكروا, تيرنر, كاسبر ديفيد فريدريك and وليم بليك. This ranking of the 100 most famous Romanticist painters runs from فرانشيسكو موكي (born 1580) to ماكسفيلد باريش (born 1870), across 26 countries.
How this list is ranked. Artists whose works our catalogue files under Romanticist, 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.
The essentials
Ranked, with their masterpieces
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إسباني Born in فوينديتودوس ['الروكوكو', 'الرومانسية', 'الحداثة'] Wikipedia in 32/32 languages
Key works · The 100 most famous works
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ألماني Born in غرايفسفالت الرومانسية Wikipedia in 31/32 languages
" المنحدرات الجيرية في روجن " (1818)، والتي تستخدم الضوء الجوي لتحديد معالم الساحل. " الواتزمان ، وهي تصوير لعظمة الجبال الشاهقة.
Key works · The 100 most famous works
Key works · The 100 most famous works
Key works · The 100 most famous works
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روسي Born in فيودوسيا الرومانسية الروسية Wikipedia in 32/32 languages
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فرنسي Born in باريس الرومانسية والكلاسيكية الجديدة Wikipedia in 26/32 languages
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سويسري Born in زيورخ الرومانسية، الرومانسية المظلمة Wikipedia in 27/32 languages
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فرنسي Born in باريس الكلاسيكية الجديدة والرومانسية Wikipedia in 26/32 languages
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Born in ديربي Wikipedia in 23/32 languages
Notable Works: An Experiment on a Bird in the Air Pump, A Philosopher Lecturing on the Orrery, Dovedale by Moonlight.
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إنجليزي Born in ليفربول الحركة الرومانسية Wikipedia in 19/32 languages
Whistlejacket - المعرض الوطني، لندن. أسد يلتهم حصاناً - تات غاليري، لندن. مولي لونج ليجز مع فارسها - معرض ووكر للفنون، ليفربول. عائلتا ميلبانك وميلبورن - المعرض الوطني، لندن.
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بريطاني Born in كاليه ما قبل الرافائيلية Wikipedia in 22/32 languages
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إيطالي Born in البندقية الرومانسية الإيطالية Wikipedia in 27/32 languages
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فنلندي Born in بوري الرومانسية الوطنية Wikipedia in 26/32 languages
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Born in سانت بطرسبرغ Wikipedia in 27/32 languages
“اغتيال القيصر” (1827) – عمل مبكر يوضح مهارته في السرد التاريخي. “الدفاع عن القبر المقدس” (1846) - تظهر هذه اللوحة قدرة بريولوف على الموازنة بين العاطفة والدقة التاريخية. "الأميرة يوليا بافلوفنا سامويلوفا تغادر حفلة مع ابنتها بالتبني أماسيليا باشيني" (1832) – مثال رائع لمهاراته في الرسم البورتريه.
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Born in أفنيون Wikipedia in 26/32 languages
The impact of Claude Lorrain is readily apparent in Vernet’s early compositions – the golden light, the carefully arranged classical architecture, and the sense of peaceful contemplation. This synthesis of influences allowed Vernet to develop a distinctly French style of marine painting – one characterized by its atmospheric depth, realistic detail, and emotional resonance. Beyond maritime scenes, Vernet also explored landscapes and hunting subjects, always maintaining a keen eye for detail and an understanding of animal anatomy—a skill honed in his youth.
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نرويجي، دنماركي-نرويجي Born in برغن الرومانسية Wikipedia in 23/32 languages
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فرنسي Born in باريس الرومانسية، الكلاسيكية الجديدة Wikipedia in 21/32 languages
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أمريكي Born in ويلكس بار Wikipedia in 18/32 languages
Mó-sho-la-túb-bee, He Who Puts Out and Kills, Chief of the Tribe (1834). On sáw kie, The Sauk, in the Act of Praying (حوالي 1830). Mó-sho-la-túb-bee, He Who Puts Out and Kills, Chief of the Tribe (1834).
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Ukrainian Born in Moryntsi Romanticism Wikipedia in 32/32 languages
Numerous museums and memorials—including the Taras Shevchenko National Museum in Kyiv and the Tereshchenko Museum —are dedicated to preserving his legacy.
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فرنسي Born in كلوني النيوكلاسيكية والرومانسية Wikipedia in 21/32 languages
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بريطاني Born in ليدز العصر الفيكتوري، لوحات ليلية، ما قبل الرفائيلية Wikipedia in 18/32 languages
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Born in كاسل Wikipedia in 22/32 languages
Clearing up—Coast of Sicily (1847)، الموجودة في متحف والترز للفنون، تجسد إتقانه للضوء والجو، حيث يلتقط الجمال العابر للمناظر الطبيعية البحر الأبيض المتوسط. Wildbach ، يوضح قدرته على نقل القوة الخام للطبيعة بضربات فرشاة ديناميكية وتكوين درامي. Storm on the Sea at the Norwegian Coast (1837)، الموجودة في متحف شتادل، هو مثال لافت بشكل خاص لمناظره البحرية الدرامية، حيث تعرض الأمواج المتلاطمة والسماء الغائمة.
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بريطاني Born in هايغيت نونسيس Wikipedia in 26/32 languages
Born in 1812 in Holloway, North London, into a family teeming with twenty-one children, Lear’s early life was marked by both financial instability and a burgeoning artistic talent. His father, Jeremiah Lear, faced hardship after the Napoleonic Wars, forcing young Edward to begin earning a living through his drawings at the tender age of fifteen.
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Born in Paris Wikipedia in 21/32 languages
Cogniet’s early work demonstrated a classical foundation, influenced by his academic training. His time in Rome exposed him to Italian Renaissance art, shaping his style towards Romanticism.
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نمساوي ألماني Born in فيينا الرومانسية؛ الانطباعية Wikipedia in 20/32 languages
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هولندي فرنسي Born in دوردريخت الرومانسية والكلاسيكية Wikipedia in 21/32 languages
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English Romantic Landscape Painting
His notable works, such as the View from Chelsea Bridge of the Destruction of Drury Lane Theatre (1814), demonstrate his ability to merge urban drama with nocturnal atmosphere, turning a moment of destruction into a poetic study of light and shadow.
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Austrian Born in Horní Planá Biedermeier, Landscape Wikipedia in 25/32 languages
Authors like Hesse and Mann have acknowledged Stifter's profound impact on their work. Despite suffering from declining health in his later years – culminating in a tragic suicide in 1868 – Adalbert Stifter’s legacy endures. His writing style is notable for its meticulous detail and understated elegance, reflecting his Biedermeier sensibilities—a movement emphasizing simplicity, realism, and a focus on everyday life.
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ألماني Born in دوسلدورف مدرسة دوسلدورف، الرومانسية Wikipedia in 21/32 languages
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إنجليزي Born in ألدفيلد الرسم النوعي، السرد البانورامي Wikipedia in 17/32 languages
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ألماني Born in برنتسلاو الكلاسيكية، الرومانسية Wikipedia in 15/32 languages
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إسباني Born in ريوس الرسم الاستشراقي Wikipedia in 18/32 languages
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اسكتلندي Born in فايف الرسم النوعي (Genre painting) Wikipedia in 15/32 languages
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ألماني Born in باد أرولسن مدرسة دوسلدورف Wikipedia in 15/32 languages
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فرنسي Born in بيرنويلي الواقعية الأكاديمية Wikipedia in 16/32 languages
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نمساوي Born in إلبجينالب النيوكلاسيكية والرومانسية Wikipedia in 15/32 languages
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Norwegian Neo-Romanticism
Despite the honors bestowed upon him, such as being named a Knight of the Royal Norwegian Order of St.
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English Born in Heidelberg Romanticism, Neoclassicism Wikipedia in 11/32 languages
His life and artistry were deeply intertwined with the shifting landscapes of 19th-century Europe, reflecting a period where the sublime beauty of nature met the burgeoning spirit of national identity. Cultural Documentation: Through his travels, he provided a visual record of the European landscapes that were central to the Romantic identity, particularly the Greek and Bavarian vistas.
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German Born in Friedrichstadt Romanticism & Biedermeier Wikipedia in 18/32 languages
His achievements can be summarized through several key artistic contributions: Technical Versatility: A seamless transition from the precise, linear discipline of engraving to the expressive, textured freedom of oil painting. Cultural Legacy: Establishing a lasting aesthetic influence on 19th-century German art through his meticulous observation and romanticized vision of the natural world. Born in the cultural heart of Dresden in 1803, Adrian Ludwig Richter emerged as a defining voice of the German Romantic movement.
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نرويجي Born in هيغوي المناظر الطبيعية الرومانسية Wikipedia in 14/32 languages
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Danish Born in كوبنهاغن Romanticism Wikipedia in 18/32 languages
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ألماني/أمريكي Born in بريمن مدرسة دوسلدورف، مدرسة نهر هدسون (تأثر بها)
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اسكتلندي Born in دنفيرملين تأثيرات ما قبل الرافائيلية Wikipedia in 14/32 languages
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Filipino Born in Badoc European Academic Style Wikipedia in 12/32 languages
Cultural Bridge: His role in bringing Filipino talent to the forefront of the international stage in Madrid and beyond.
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بريطاني Born in أرنولد الرومانسية Wikipedia in 17/32 languages
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Russian Born in Karpovo Romanticism Wikipedia in 20/32 languages
Vasily Andreyevich Tropinin (19 March 1776 – 16 May 1857) remains a cornerstone of Russian Romanticism, an artist whose life story is as poignant and profound as the portraits he left behind.
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ألماني Born in بيرناو باي برلين الأسلوب ما قبل الرافائيلية Wikipedia in 16/32 languages
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فرنسي بريطاني Born in ستراسبورغ الرومانسية Wikipedia in 9/32 languages
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English Genre painting
He drew inspiration from artists like Arthur John Elsley, whose own depictions of children shared a similar emphasis on sentimentality and idyllic beauty. Notably, Morgan often sought assistance from artists like Arthur John Elsley or Allen Sealey when depicting challenging subjects such as animals or pets, recognizing the importance of accurate representation in capturing the essence of his scenes.
The paintings behind the names
Through time
In figures
| المملكة المتحدة | 25 |
|---|---|
| فرنسا | 23 |
| ألمانيا | 12 |
| الولايات المتحدة | 4 |
| إسبانيا | 3 |
| النرويج | 3 |
| النمسا | 3 |
| بولندا | 2 |
| 16th century | 2 |
|---|---|
| 18th century | 47 |
| 19th century | 51 |
| متحف المتروبوليتان للفنون | 12 |
|---|---|
| متحف اللوفر | 10 |
| المعرض الوطني | 6 |
| تيت بريطانيا | 4 |
| متحف الإرميتاج | 4 |
| متحف أورسيه | 4 |
| Wallace Collection | 4 |
| Hamburger Kunsthalle | 3 |
All of them, in order
Your questions, answered
First place goes to فرانثيسكو غويا (#1); ديلاكروا (#2) and تيرنر (#3) complete the podium.
فرانثيسكو غويا (#1), ديلاكروا (#2), تيرنر (#3), كاسبر ديفيد فريدريك (#4) and وليم بليك (#5).
The women of this list (1): هنرييتة رونر-كنيب (#45).
Most painters in this list were born in the 19th century (51 of 100), between 1580 and 1870 overall.
The highest-ranked painters born in المملكة المتحدة are تيرنر (#3), وليم بليك (#5), جون كونستابل (#8), جوزيف رايت من دربي (#18) and توماس لورنس (#19).
باريس: 8 of the painters in this list were born there.
المملكة المتحدة: 25 of the 100 painters in this list were born there, then فرنسا (23) and ألمانيا (12).
The museums holding the most key works of this list are متحف المتروبوليتان للفنون (12), متحف اللوفر (10) and المعرض الوطني (6).
The highest-ranked painters born in فرنسا are ديلاكروا (#2), تيودور جيريكو (#6), جان باتيست كامي كورو (#7), غوستاف دوريه (#9) and بول ديلاروش (#12).
The earliest-born painter in this list is فرانشيسكو موكي (#58), born in 1580.
Our catalogue holds 23,004 works by these painters. Each one can be ordered as a hand-painted oil reproduction or a print.
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