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Василий Кандински 1866–1944
Руски Born in Москва ['Експресионизъм', 'Абстрактно живопис', 'Der Blaue Reiter'] Wikipedia in 32/32 languages
Expressionist painters, ranked
The most famous Expressionist painter is Василий Кандински (1866–1944), known for Няколко кръга, Соломон Р. Г and Композиция VIII. Next come Едвард Мунк, Жан-Мишел Баския, Паул Клее and Джаксън Полък. This ranking of the 100 most famous Expressionist painters runs from Християн Ролфс (born 1849) to Жан-Мишел Баския (born 1960), across 39 countries.
How this list is ranked. Artists whose works our catalogue files under Expressionist, 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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Руски Born in Москва ['Експресионизъм', 'Абстрактно живопис', 'Der Blaue Reiter'] Wikipedia in 32/32 languages
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Американски Born in Бруклин Неоекспресионизъм Wikipedia in 29/32 languages
By the early 1980s, Basquiat transitioned from graffiti to canvas, rapidly gaining recognition within the New York art world. His paintings weren’t easily categorized; they were a unique synthesis of influences ranging from Abstract Expressionism to tribal art, comic books, and historical painting. In the years since his death, Basquiat’s reputation has only grown.
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Германска и швейцарска Born in Мюнхенбухзее Експресионизъм, Кубизъм, Сюрреализъм Wikipedia in 31/32 languages
Angel Applicant (1939). За да откриете следите от неговото изключително богато творчество, трябва да пътувате до Берн, Швейцария.
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Американец Born in Коуди Абстрактен експресионизъм Wikipedia in 31/32 languages
By 1947, a profound shift had taken hold in the way he approached the canvas. This change allowed him to stand over his work, becoming part of the creative act itself. He was among the first American painters to be recognized as a peer of the great 20th-century European masters, proving that a new, visceral language could emerge from the soil of the United States.
Where to see In New York City, the Museum of Modern Art holds several of his canvases, allowing viewers to stand before the sprawling, uncentered compositions that defined his era.
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Италианец Born in Ливорно Експресионизъм Wikipedia in 32/32 languages
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Австрийска Born in Тулн на Дунав Австрийски експресионизъм Wikipedia in 32/32 languages
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Ирландец Born in Дъблин Експресионизъм, Кубизъм, Сюрреализъм Wikipedia in 30/32 languages
Three Studies for Figures at the Base of a Crucifixion (1944).
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Германец Born in Дрезден ['Фотореализъм', 'Абстракция'] Wikipedia in 28/32 languages
In 1951, he begins formal studies at the Dresden Academy of Fine Arts. From 1957 to 1961, he remains within the academy's structure, working as a master trainee. In 1972, he represented West Germany at the Venice Biennale, a moment that solidified his standing on the international stage.
Where to see The physical presence of Richter’s practice spans major institutional collections across Europe.
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Dutch-American Born in Ротердам Abstract Expressionism Wikipedia in 30/32 languages
At twelve years old, Willem de Kooning leaves formal schooling behind to enter the world of commercial art. This period of focused training provides the essential tools for the radical shifts that await him across the Atlantic. In New York, de Kooning finds a mentor in Arshile Gorky.
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Американски Born in Дъгавпилс Цветово полево изкуство
No. 10 (Brown Black Sienna on Dark Wine).
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Германец Born in Мюнхен Немски експресионизъм Wikipedia in 31/32 languages
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Австрийска, чешка, британска Born in Пьохларн Експресионизъм, Виенска авангарда Wikipedia in 29/32 languages
He developed a nervously animated style, using bold lines and imagery that drew inspiration from Medieval compositions. He was a leading figure of the Expressionist movement, moving away from simple visual accuracy to capture something much deeper. In 1909, he wrote the short play Murderer, the Hope of Women, which is often recognized as one of the first Expressionist dramas.
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Германец Born in Ашафенбург Германски експресионизъм Wikipedia in 32/32 languages
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Армениско-американска Born in Ван Абстрактен експресионизъм, Сюрреализъм Wikipedia in 24/32 languages
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Германско-датска Born in Нолде Германски експресионизъм Wikipedia in 28/32 languages
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Германец Born in Унтерхаус ['Нова обективност', 'Дадаизъм', 'Експресионизъм'] Wikipedia in 28/32 languages
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Белгийска Born in Остенде ['Символизъм', 'Експресионизъм'] Wikipedia in 25/32 languages
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Германец Born in Лайпциг Експресионизъм, Нова обективност Wikipedia in 27/32 languages
Бесо е известен със своите смели цветове и сложни текстури, които създават въздействие върху зрителя и предава истинската същност на творбите му. Той използва различни техники за рисуване и инкрустация, като например маслени бои и акварели, за да постигне желаните ефекти.
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Австрийски и Нова Зеландия Born in Виена Свободен стил Wikipedia in 29/32 languages
Роден: 15 декември 1928 г., Виена, Австрия. Починал: 19 февруари 2000 г.
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Германец Born in Донауешинген Неоекспресионизъм Wikipedia in 23/32 languages
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британски художник Born in Берлин Реализъм Wikipedia in 23/32 languages
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Германец Born in Кьонигсберг Експресионизъм Wikipedia in 28/32 languages
Her father, Karl Schmidt, was a progressive political figure—a radical social democrat and mason—while her maternal grandfather, Julius Rupp, instilled in young Käthe a potent blend of religious conviction and socialist ideals. In 1919, she achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first woman elected to the Prussian Academy of Arts—a testament to her artistic achievements and growing influence.
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Френски Born in Париж Експресионизъм, Фавизъм Wikipedia in 23/32 languages
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Scottish-American Born in Абердин Architectural sculpture Wikipedia in 28/32 languages
Alexander Milne Calder’s influence extended far beyond his own creations, shaping the artistic landscape of subsequent generations.
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Мексикански Born in Чиуауа Социален реализъм, Мурализъм Wikipedia in 24/32 languages
His studies at the Academy of San Carlos proved pivotal, not only honing his technical skills but also fostering a rebellious spirit that would soon find expression in his groundbreaking approach to mural painting. This rebellious impulse would continue throughout his life, driving him to confront injustice wherever he encountered it and advocating tirelessly for the rights of marginalized communities.
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Американка Born in Манхатън Абстрактен експресионизъм, Color Field Wikipedia in 19/32 languages
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Американски Born in Лексингтън Абстрактен експресионизъм Wikipedia in 21/32 languages
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Германец/Американски Born in Ню Йорк Изразяване Wikipedia in 23/32 languages
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Американски Born in Ню Йорк Абстрактен експресионизъм Wikipedia in 23/32 languages
Vir Heroicus Sublimis (1958-60), монументална творба, допълнително затвърди този подход, с множество zips, създаващи усещане за пространствена дълбочина и предизвикващи чувства на възхищение и копнеж. "Zip"-ът не беше просто естетичен елемент; той беше структурна единица, същевременно разделяща и обединяваща платното, действайки като символичен маркер на човешко присъствие в безкрайното.
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Чешка Born in Опатово ['Реализъм', 'Символизъм', 'Орфизъм', 'Кубизъм', 'Абстракция'] Wikipedia in 24/32 languages
Amorpha, Fugue en deux couleurs, субектът вече не е човек или място, а самото взаимодействие на цвета. Тази творба често се цитира като един от първите случаи на напълно нерепрезентативна живопис. Слоистовете пигмент не описват сцена; те създават ритъм от светлина и движение, който съществува независимо от всеки физически модел. Disks of Newton, Study for Fugue in Two Colors, около 1911 г.
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Германец Born in Дойчбазелниц Неоекспресионизъм Wikipedia in 26/32 languages
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Американка Born in Бруклин Абстрактен експресионизъм Wikipedia in 17/32 languages
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Германец Born in Ротенфлут Изразяване Wikipedia in 25/32 languages
Emotional Intensity: His work is characterized by a raw, visceral quality that reflects his deep engagement with the human condition. Landscape Focus: Throughout his career, he remained committed to depicting landscapes, often imbued with a sense of melancholy and isolation. His commitment to artistic innovation extended beyond his own practice; through an endowment established in 1964, he laid the foundation for the Brücke Museum in West Berlin, ensuring that the legacy of Die Brücke would endure for generations to come.
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Германо-френска Born in Лайпциг Жестов абстрактен експресионизъм Wikipedia in 15/32 languages
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Британска Born in Берлин Лондонската школа Wikipedia in 17/32 languages
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Американски Born in Уиксь-Бар Абстрактен експресионизъм Wikipedia in 17/32 languages
Subsequent studies at Boston University solidified his grounding in Western art history, while his time at Heatherley School of Fine Art in London exposed him to the grandeur and stylistic diversity of European painting traditions. He exhibited extensively at prestigious galleries like Egan Gallery and Sidney Janis Gallery, garnering critical acclaim for his uncompromising vision and masterful execution.
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Scottish Born in Единбург Figurative painting
His canvases frequently depict snowy forests and frozen lakes—scenes reminiscent of his childhood in Canada—infused with an unsettling quality—a hint of mystery that prevents them from becoming overly sentimental. Born in Edinburgh, Scotland, Peter Doig’s father was a shipping merchant, necessitating the Doig family travel frequently.
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Индийска Born in Пандхарпур Кубистични повествователни картини Wikipedia in 14/32 languages
His ability to synthesize the structural rigor of Western abstraction with the emotive richness of Eastern storytelling created a unique visual dialect that resonated across continents. Through his unwavering dedication to his vision, he ensured that the essence of Indian modernism would forever be etched into the global consciousness. Born in 1915 in the small town of Pandharpur, Maharashtra, his early years were steeped in the vibrant cultural textures of rural India.
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Германска Born in Мешеде Експресионизъм, Фовизъм, Орфизъм, Кубизъм Wikipedia in 28/32 languages
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Руски Born in Торжок Експресионизъм Wikipedia in 23/32 languages
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Германец Born in Гвардейск Импресионизъм и експресионизъм Wikipedia in 24/32 languages
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Born in Пекин ['Арт деко от 1920-те', 'Експресионизъм', 'Абстрактно изкуство'] Wikipedia in 12/32 languages
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Швейцария Born in Южна Линда Изразяване и Баухаус Wikipedia in 21/32 languages
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Полски Born in Варшава Символизъм, сюрреализм Wikipedia in 27/32 languages
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Германска Born in Дьобелн Германски експресионизъм Wikipedia in 22/32 languages
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Австро-американска Born in Виена Дванадесеттонова техника; Експресионизъм Wikipedia in 31/32 languages
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Рускиня Born in Тула Изразъмственизъм Wikipedia in 21/32 languages
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Испанец Born in Цвикау Кубизъм, Сюрреализъм Wikipedia in 21/32 languages
As his reputation grew, Pechstein’s canvases became windows into the shifting spirit of post-WWI Germany.
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Унгарска Born in Будапеща Модерно унгарско изкуство Wikipedia in 18/32 languages
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Serbian Born in Čačak Expressionism & Fauvism Wikipedia in 27/32 languages
Nadežda Petrović (Serbian Cyrillic: Надежда Петровић; 11/12 October 1873 – 3 April 1915) was a Serbian painter and one of the women war photography pioneers in the region. Graduating in 1891, she taught there for a period beginning in 1893 before moving to Munich to study with Slovenian artist Anton Ažbe. Petrović’s relocation to Munich in 1901 proved transformative, exposing her to the burgeoning avant-garde movements of Expressionism and Fauvism.
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Белгийски Born in Антверпен Фламандска експресионистка изкуство Wikipedia in 16/32 languages
Constant Permeke (1886-1952) stands as one of the most prominent figures in Flemish Expressionism, a movement that profoundly impacted Belgian art and culture during its formative years. Early Life & Influences: Born in Antwerp, Permeke’s upbringing was shaped by his father's dedication to landscape painting – a tradition that instilled in him an appreciation for observation and tonal subtlety.
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Български Born in Видин Школа на Париж, Експресионизъм Wikipedia in 18/32 languages
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Германия Born in Грос Ниendorf Изразяване Wikipedia in 15/32 languages
His early paintings often adhered to naturalistic principles—capturing the beauty of German countryside with meticulous detail—yet he progressively incorporated expressive elements reflecting his inner turmoil and grappling with themes of loss and resilience. Notable works like “Hilly Landscape in Late Autumn” exemplify this stylistic evolution, demonstrating an acute sensitivity to atmospheric conditions and a willingness to depart from strict realism. The Christian Rohlfs Museum in Hagen, established in 1929, serves as a poignant reminder of his unwavering commitment to artistic integrity and continues to captivate viewers with its evocative collection of landscapes and prints.
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German Born in Duisburg Expressionism
Emotional Depth: A unique ability to capture the essence of human vulnerability and existential solitude.
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Руско-френски Born in Витебск Кубизъм, Модернизъм Wikipedia in 23/32 languages
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Американски Born in Грандин Абстракт изразяване Wikipedia in 12/32 languages
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Американски Born in Портланд Лирична абстракция Wikipedia in 9/32 languages
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Romanian Born in Iași ['Expressionism', 'Dadaism']
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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Американски Born in Ню Йорк Абстрактен експресионизъм Wikipedia in 12/32 languages
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Canadian Born in Montreal Lyrical Abstraction Wikipedia in 14/32 languages
Les Automatistes: Riopelle was a member of Les Automatistes in the 1940s, embracing Surrealist principles and exploring spontaneous creation. Move to Paris (1947): His relocation to Paris proved transformative, leading to his first solo exhibition at Galerie La Dragonne in 1949. Riopelle was the first Canadian painter since James Wilson Morrice to achieve widespread international recognition.
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German Born in Berlin Expressionism Wikipedia in 18/32 languages
Gabriele Münter stands as a pivotal figure in the vibrant landscape of early 20th-century German art, a painter whose contributions to Expressionism were long overshadowed but are now rightfully celebrated. She joined his Phalanx school in 1901, where she absorbed the principles of Post-Impressionism and experimented with innovative techniques like using palette knives to apply paint—a method that would become a hallmark of her style.
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Polish Born in Leorda Expressionism Wikipedia in 11/32 languages
Weiss's distinctive style is characterized by intense emotion conveyed through muted color palettes and dynamic brushstrokes—a hallmark of Expressionism. His canvases capture psychological states with remarkable sensitivity, reflecting the anxieties and uncertainties of his time. Furthermore, he engaged with Symbolist artists such as Edvard Munch and Gustav Klimt, incorporating evocative imagery and psychological depth into his compositions.
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Американски Born in Бъфало Абстрактен експресионизъм, Минимализъм Wikipedia in 12/32 languages
He insisted they were devoid of any representational content—no trees, no figures, no landscapes—simply pure abstraction. The paintings weren’t intended to evoke emotion or tell a story; rather, they were designed to be experienced as objects of pure aesthetic contemplation—a testament to Reinhardt's belief that art should exist for its own sake. He taught at numerous institutions—Brooklyn College, California School of Fine Arts, University of Wyoming, Yale University, and Hunter College—imparting his rigorous intellectual approach to aspiring artists.
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Austrian Born in Bzenec Vienna Secession Wikipedia in 13/32 languages
His relocation to Vienna in 1879 marked the beginning of a transformative era for both the artist and the city itself, as he moved from the quietude of his Czech origins toward the vibrant, pulsing energy of a burgeoning metropolis. While he achieved significant professional milestones—including being awarded the prestigious Villa Romana prize in 1905 and serving as a respected professor at the Frauenkunstschule —his personal existence was often shadowed by an innate sense of melancholy.
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French Born in Paris Expressionism
By the late 1950s, shifting artistic tides toward total abstraction and criticisms regarding his prolific output and lavish lifestyle led to a period of professional alienation. Nevertheless, Buffet’s dedication to his craft never wavered. Despite his immense success, Buffet’s journey was not without its tribulations.
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German/Dutch Born in Krefeld Der Blaue Reiter Wikipedia in 13/32 languages
The Blaue Reiter’s emphasis on symbolism, spirituality, and the connection between art and nature profoundly impacted Campendonk's work, leading him to incorporate elements of folklore, mythology, and dream imagery into his compositions.
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Американски Born in Центървил Абстрактна живопис Wikipedia in 14/32 languages
Thompson introduced Tobey to the tenets of the Baháʼí Faith, a religion emphasizing the unity of all religions and humanity’s spiritual evolution. Tobey’s travels became increasingly frequent and purposeful, taking him across Europe, Palestine, Turkey, Lebanon, China, and Japan. He represented the United States at the Venice Biennale in 1958, further solidifying his position as a major figure in the art world.
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Scottish Expressionism; Surrealism
During his formative years at the Edinburgh College of Art, he forged lasting bonds with contemporaries such as Alan Bold and Alexander Moffat, contributing to a movement dedicated to revitalizing Scottish art through a blend of local heritage and international influence. John Bellany’s contribution to British art history is marked by his ability to elevate regional Scottish identity to a universal stage.
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Нидерландска Born in 'c-Хертогенбос Експресионизъм, Люминизъм Wikipedia in 8/32 languages
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German Born in Soest Expressionism Wikipedia in 11/32 languages
His service, which earned him the Iron Cross, ultimately led to his untimely death near Langemark, Belgium, in August 1917, at the age of only twenty-six.
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Американец Born in Биърмингам Неоекспресионизъм Wikipedia in 8/32 languages
Chalk Up Another One: Мощно произведение от 1992 г., което прославя чернокожия живот, като същевременно директно се противопоставя на расовите стереотипи. Scout (Girl): Неоекспресионистичен портрет, който използва смели цветове и графична дълбочина, за да улови същността на младостта и идентичността.
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Белгърска Born in Гент Фламандски експресионизъм Wikipedia in 10/32 languages
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French Cubism
As a founding member of the Hetek painting group, he stood at the forefront of a generation that sought to redefine Hungarian and European art through a lens of radical modernity.
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German Born in Dusseldorf New Objectivity & Realism
His landscapes—particularly “ Early Morning in the Eifel Mountains ”—capture the serene beauty of the Rhineland region with remarkable precision and tonal subtlety.
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British Biblical scenes, female figures
Her use of light and shadow was particularly masterful, imbuing her figures with a sense of depth and psychological complexity. Beyond the technical aspects, Ascher’s process involved a deep engagement with the source material. Her influence can be seen in later generations of artists who sought to infuse their work with personal meaning and social commentary.
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Belgian Born in Ghent Expressionism, Surrealism Wikipedia in 10/32 languages
Notably, he collaborated on a comic strip series with Jean Ray, further demonstrating his versatility as an artist. His legacy endures as one of the most significant figures of the Belgian Expressionist movement. Van Hecke’s unwavering support provided Van den Berghe with crucial exposure and access to the artistic circles of Brussels and Ghent.
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A pivotal trip to Russia in 1906 profoundly influenced his artistic direction, exposing him to new perspectives and a more expressive aesthetic. Financial support from art dealer Paul Cassirer allowed Barlach to develop his unique style, focusing on the emotional intensity of human figures.
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Американец Born in Бейрут ['Асамблайж', 'Поп арт', 'Нео-дадаизъм'] Wikipedia in 17/32 languages
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American Born in Чикаго Wood engraving, Graphic novel
Recognizing early on that he wished to pursue art as a vocation, Ward obtained an advanced degree in fine arts at Columbia Teachers' College in New York.
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Руско-литовски Born in Новгород Експресионизъм, Градски пейзажи
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German Born in Krefeld Expressionism Wikipedia in 10/32 languages
Unlike many artists who sought grand urban centers, Nauen found his creative haven in the Rhineland, a region steeped in folklore, rural beauty, and a deep connection to the land – influences that would irrevocably shape his distinctive style. Nauen’s formal training began at the Kunstakademie Düsseldorf in 1898, where he honed his skills under the tutelage of established masters. While Nauen’s work predates the formal establishment of German Expressionism, it undeniably shares many key characteristics with the movement.
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All of them, in order
Василий КандинскиРуски · 1866–1944
Едвард МункНорвежка · 1863–1944Жан-Мишел БаскияАмерикански · 1960–1988Паул КлееГерманска и швейцарска · 1879–1940Джаксън ПолъкАмериканец · 1912–1956Амедео МодиляниИталианец · 1884–1920Егон ШилеАвстрийска · 1890–1918Френсис БейкънИрландец · 1909–1992Герхард РихтерГерманец · born 1932Вилем Де КунингDutch-American · 1904–1997
Джаспър ДжонсАмериканец · born 1930Марк РоткоАмерикански · 1903–1970Франц МаркГерманец · 1880–1916Оскар КокошкаАвстрийска, чешка, британска · 1886–1980Ернст Лудвиг КирхнерГерманец · 1880–1938Аршил ГоркиАрмениско-американска · 1904–1948Емил НолдеГерманско-датска · 1867–1956Ото ДиксГерманец · 1891–1969Джеймс ЕнсорБелгийска · 1860–1949
Хаим Сутинфренски · 1893–1943Макс БекманГерманец · 1884–1950Фриденсрайх ХундертвасерАвстрийски и Нова Зеландия · 1928–2000Анселм КиферГерманец · born 1945Луциан Фройдбритански художник · 1922–2011Кете КолвицГерманец · 1867–1945Жорж Руо”Френски · 1871–1958Александър КалдерScottish-American · 1898–1976Хосе Давид Алфаро СикейросМексикански · 1896–1974Хелен ФранкenthalерАмериканка · 1928–2011Цай ТвъмблиАмерикански · 1928–2011Луйонел ФеингераГерманец/Американски · 1871–1956Барнет НюманАмерикански · 1905–1970Франтишек КупкаЧешка · 1871–1957
Паула Модерсон-Бекерова1876–1907
Юлиан ШнайбельАмерикански · born 1951Георг БазелицГерманец · 1938–2026Ли КраснърАмериканка · 1908–1984Карл Шмидт-РотлуфГерманец · 1884–1976Ханс ХартунгГермано-френска · 1904–1989Франк ОербахБританска · 1931–2024
Робърт Мотъруел1915–1991Франц КлайнАмерикански · 1910–1962Петър ДойгScottish · born 1959М. Ф. ХусейнИндийска · 1915–2011Аугуст МаккеГерманска · 1887–1914Алексей Фон ЯвленскиРуски · 1864–1941
Филип Густон1913–1980Ловис КоритГерманец · 1858–1925
Алис Нил1900–1984Зао У-Ки1920–2013Йоханес ИтенШвейцария · 1888–1967Виткевич, Станислав Игнаций,Полски · 1885–1939Ерих ХекелГерманска · 1883–1970Арнолд ШьонбергАвстро-американска · 1874–1951Мариа́нна ВерёвкинаРускиня · 1860–1938Херман Мак ПечщайнИспанец · 1881–1955Вилмош Аба-НовакУнгарска · 1894–1941Nadežda PetrovićSerbian · 1873–1915
Ото Мюлер1874–1930Константин ПетрекБелгийски · 1886–1952Жул ПаскинБългарски · 1885–1930Християн РолфсГермания · 1849–1938Wilhelm LehmbruckGerman · 1881–1919Осип ЗадкинеРуско-френски · 1888–1967Клифорд СтилАмерикански · 1904–1980
Рихард ГерстлАвстриец · 1883–1908Ричард ДибенкорнАмерикански · 1922–1993
Джон Марин1870–1953
Чарлз Хенри СаймсBritish · 1873–1928
Янис ЦарухисГрък · 1910–1989
Аарон СиклиндАмерикански · 1903–1991
Ханс Хофман1880–1966Arthur SegalRomanian · 1875–1944
Албин Егер-Лиенц1868–1926Адъолф ГолтлибАмерикански · 1903–1974Jean-Paul RiopelleCanadian · 1923–2002Gabriele MünterGerman · 1877–1962
Юо ЙонгкукЮжнокорейски · 1916–2002Wojciech WeissPolish · 1875–1950Ад РехандартАмерикански · 1913–1967
Карл БлослофтГерманец · 1865–1932Max KurzweilAustrian · 1867–1916Bernard BuffetFrench · 1928–1999Heinrich CampendonkGerman/Dutch · 1889–1957Марк ТобейАмерикански · 1890–1976John BellanyScottish · 1942–2013Ян СлюитерсНидерландска · 1881–1957Wilhelm MorgnerGerman · 1891–1917
Пол ДженкинсАмериканска · 1923–2012Къри Джеймс МаршълАмериканец · born 1955Гюстав Де СметБелгърска · 1877–1943Armand SchonbergerFrench · 1885–1974Werner PeinerGerman · 1897–1984Mary AscherBritish · 1900–1988Frits Van Den BergheBelgian · 1883–1939Ernst Barlach1870–1938Етел АднанАмериканец · 1925–2021Линд УордAmerican · 1905–1985Мстислав ДобужинскиРуско-литовски · 1875–1957Heinrich NauenGerman · 1880–1940Your questions, answered
First place goes to Василий Кандински (#1); Едвард Мунк (#2) and Жан-Мишел Баския (#3) complete the podium.
Василий Кандински (#1), Едвард Мунк (#2), Жан-Мишел Баския (#3), Паул Клее (#4) and Джаксън Полък (#5).
The highest-ranked painters born in Германия are Герхард Рихтер (#9), Франц Марк (#13), Ернст Лудвиг Кирхнер (#15), Ото Дикс (#18) and Макс Бекман (#21).
The museums holding the most key works of this list are Музей Фолкванг (6), Метрополитън Музей на изкуствата (4) and Баварски държавни списъци с произведения на изкуството (4).
Ню Йорк: 4 of the painters in this list were born there.
Most painters in this list were born in the 1880s (22 of 100), between 1849 and 1960 overall.
The earliest-born painter in this list is Християн Ролфс (#62), born in 1849.
The highest-ranked living painters in this list are Герхард Рихтер (#9), Джаспър Джонс (#11), Анселм Кифер (#23), Юлиан Шнайбель (#35), Петър Дойг (#43) and Къри Джеймс Маршъл (#90).
“This process was less about controlled brushwork and more about a rhythmic, almost primal release of energy onto the surface.” — from our biography of Джаксън Полък (#5).
The highest-ranked painters born in САЩ are Жан-Мишел Баския (#3), Джаксън Полък (#5), Джаспър Джонс (#11), Александър Калдер (#27) and Хелен Франкenthalер (#29).
САЩ: 18 of the 100 painters in this list were born there, then Германия (17) and Австрия (6).
Our catalogue holds 16,739 works by these painters.
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