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Винсент Ван Гог 1853–1890
Нидерландски Born in Зюндерт Пост-импресионизъм Wikipedia in 32/32 languages
Impressionist masters, in order
The most famous Impressionist painter is Винсент Ван Гог (1853–1890), known for Слънчогледи and Хлябът и Зърното. Next come Клод Моне, Пол Сезан, Пол Гоген and Едуар Мане. This ranking of the 100 most famous Impressionist painters runs from Чарлз-Франсоа Дабиньо (born 1817) to Амрита Шер-Гил (born 1913), across 26 countries.
How this list is ranked. Artists whose works our catalogue files under Impressionist, 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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Нидерландски Born in Зюндерт Пост-импресионизъм Wikipedia in 32/32 languages
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Френска Born in Екс ан Прованс Постимпресионизъм Wikipedia in 32/32 languages
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Френска Born in Париж ['Постимпресионизъм', 'Символизъм', 'Синтетизъм', 'Примитивизъм'] Wikipedia in 32/32 languages
The White Horse (1898). Откъде идваме? Какво сме? Къде отиваме? The Loss of Virginity (известна още като The Awakening of Spring). Vairumati, 1892. Две жени на плажа, 1891. Таитянски жени, къпещи се, 1891. Автопортрет с шапка, 1893.
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Френска Born in Париж Реализъм, Импресионизъм, Авангард Wikipedia in 31/32 languages
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Френска Born in Париж Реализъм Wikipedia in 32/32 languages
He prefers the term "Realist," a choice that dictates his entire approach to the canvas. Light in a Degas composition is rarely natural. The shift in late 19th-century art finds a central figure in Degas.
Where to see The traces of Degas's observation remain scattered across major institutions, preserved in the quiet halls of Paris and beyond.
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Френска Born in Лимож Импресионизъм Wikipedia in 32/32 languages
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Френска Born in Париж ['Неоимпресионизъм', 'Пост-импресионизъм', 'Точковизъм', 'Дивизионизъм', 'Хромолуминаризъм'] Wikipedia in 30/32 languages
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Французинка Born in Бурж Импресионизъм Wikipedia in 30/32 languages
Woman in the Green Dress, The Cradle и Summer’s Day остават емблематични примери за нейното майсторство, канейки зрителите да се потопят в свят на светлина, интимност и тишина.
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Френска Born in Алби Постимпресионизъм Wikipedia in 31/32 languages
His color palette, while often muted – dominated by browns, grays, and blacks – possessed an extraordinary vibrancy, capturing the artificial glow of gaslight and the smoky atmosphere of Parisian cabarets. La Blanchisseuse, sold at auction for $22.4 million in 2005, exemplifies his early talent, but it’s the later depictions of Montmartre that truly define his legacy. He is considered one of the key Post-Impressionist painters alongside Cézanne, Van Gogh, Gauguin, and Seurat.
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Датско-френска Born in Шарлот Амали ['Импресионизъм', 'Неоимпресионизъм', 'Пост-импресионизъм'] Wikipedia in 31/32 languages
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Американец Born in Флоренция Импресионизъм Wikipedia in 27/32 languages
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Френска Born in Париж Нео-импресионизъм, Полентализъм Wikipedia in 29/32 languages
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Френска Born in Фонтене о Роз Постимпресионизъм, Интимизъм, Наби Wikipedia in 27/32 languages
Woman in Checkered Dress (1890): Ранен пример за негов стил Наби, демонстриращ заоблени форми и смели цветови комбинации. The Dining Room (1913): Типична интимна сцена, улавяща топлината и интимността на домакинството. Bowl of Fruit (c. 1933): Демонстрира неговото майсторство в жанра "натюрморт", с ярки цветове и усещане за сияйна дълбочина.
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Американка Born in Алъгейни Импресионизъм Wikipedia in 32/32 languages
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Френски Born in Лил Постимпрерианизъм; Клоисоннизм; Синтетизъм Wikipedia in 28/32 languages
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Френски Born in Монпелие Импресионизъм Wikipedia in 28/32 languages
It was here, amidst the vibrant atmosphere of Parisian studios, that Bazille encountered the giants of Impressionism: Claude Monet, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, and Alfred Sisley.
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Френска Born in Париж Реализъм и импресионизъм Wikipedia in 26/32 languages
Young Man at His Window (Младеж на прозореца, 1876).
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Испанска Born in Валенсия Люминизъм, Импресионизъм, Социален реализъм Wikipedia in 27/32 languages
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Френска Born in Хонфлуер Предшественик на импресионизма Wikipedia in 26/32 languages
Still Life with Lobster on a White Tablecloth.
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Френска Born in Бенез Постимпресионизъм Wikipedia in 27/32 languages
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Френски Born in Гранвил Символизъм; Нabis Wikipedia in 26/32 languages
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Френски Born in Куашо Набиз Wikipedia in 23/32 languages
Misia et Vallotton à Villeneuve (1899). Салонът на мадам Арон (1904, преработен през 1934 г.).
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Унгарско-индийска Born in Будапеща Модерно индийско изкуство, Авангард Wikipedia in 20/32 languages
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Френска Born in Париж Барбизонска школа, предшественик на импресионизма Wikipedia in 28/32 languages
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Нидерландски Born in Латроп Предтеч на импресионизма Wikipedia in 19/32 languages
Stepping into the bustling heart of the French art scene, he enrolled in the studios of Eugène Isabey and François-Édouard Picot, immersing himself in the vibrant energy and diverse influences that characterized Parisian life. Jongkind's artistic trajectory took a particularly significant turn when he encountered Claude Monet in 1878.
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Френска Born in Монмартър Пост-импресионизъм, Школа на Париж Wikipedia in 25/32 languages
Around 1909, Utrillo entered a distinctive phase of his work known as the "White Period." During these years, his approach to the canvas became deeply physical. This method allowed him to capture the weathered walls and timeworn facades of the Montmartre streets he knew so well. His presence in major international collections, such as the Hermitage Museum and the Musée d'Orsay, confirms the lasting importance of his perspective on the built environment.
Where to see To experience the quiet, textured streets of Montmartre through his eyes, one can travel to several major institutions.
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Шведски Born in Мора Импресионизъм Wikipedia in 28/32 languages
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Швейцарска и френска Born in Лозана Постимпресионизъм, Символизъм, Ле Наби
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Германец Born in Гвардейск Импресионизъм и експресионизъм Wikipedia in 24/32 languages
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Руски Born in Санкт Петербург Импресионизъм, Модернизъм Wikipedia in 27/32 languages
While he continued to receive commissions from Russia’s aristocracy – portraits of Grand Duke Pavel Alexandrovich, S.M. From 1900 onwards, Serov’s work began to reflect a growing engagement with modernism, though he never fully abandoned his commitment to realism. Serov’s early period is marked by an extraordinary sensitivity to light and atmosphere, evident in works like Girl with Peaches (1887) and Girl Covered by the Sun (1888).
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ДАНСКА Born in Странгала Реализъм и импресионизъм Wikipedia in 24/32 languages
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Италианец Born in Ферара Импресионизъм, Belle Époque Wikipedia in 20/32 languages
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Канадец Born in Кларенс Канадски модернизъм Wikipedia in 18/32 languages
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Дъскан Born in Скаген Импресионизъм, Северно европейско изкуство Wikipedia in 22/32 languages
Puvis de Chavannes’ influence is evident in Anna's later work – a focus on quiet contemplation and symbolic representation, though always filtered through her uniquely Nordic sensibility. Crucially, she found a kindred spirit in Marie Triepcke, who would become her lifelong friend and fellow artist, sharing both artistic ideas and personal experiences. The Anchers’ home in Skagen has been preserved as a museum, Anchers Hus, offering visitors a unique opportunity to step back in time and experience the world that inspired their art.
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френски Born in Санкт Петербург Импресионизъм Wikipedia in 21/32 languages
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Норвежки Born in Христиания Импресионизъм Wikipedia in 18/32 languages
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Американец Born in Бостън Американски импресионизъм Wikipedia in 15/32 languages
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Френска Born in Бон Barbizon School & Orientalist art Wikipedia in 18/32 languages
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Италианец Born in Арко Символизъм, Дивионизъм Wikipedia in 19/32 languages
Life (La Vita) – картина, която улавя същността на алпийската красота и връзката между хората и природата. Donna alla fonte (also known as Alpenlandschaft mit Frau am Brunnen) – спокойна сцена с жена до извор в Алпите, която е пример за неговата способност да улови светлината и настроението на пейзажа. Ragazza che fa la calza - красива символистична картина, показваща жена, която плете чорап, с акцент върху цветовете и композицията.
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Френска Born in Париж Пост-импресионизъм, Наби, Синтетизъм Wikipedia in 21/32 languages
His technical execution relied heavily on Cloisonnism, a style characterized by bold, flat forms separated by dark, heavy outlines. In works like Celtic Tale (1894), this method produces an arresting visual effect through the use of intensified colors.
Where to see It holds The Talisman, the work that defined his early departure from academicism.
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Френски Born in Дуе Нео-импресионизъм Wikipedia in 21/32 languages
The Washerwoman: Демонстрира неговата майсторство в точкастия метод на нео-импресионизма, представяйки сцената от ежедневието с ярки цветове и динамична композиция. The Farm, Evening: Спокоен образ на селския живот, изразяващ неговата утопична визия за хармонично съществуване между човечеството и природата.
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Шведска Born in Упсала Импресионизъм, Живописно изкуство за дивата природа Wikipedia in 17/32 languages
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Американец Born in Найнъвейв Американски импресионизъм Wikipedia in 13/32 languages
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Френски Born in Париж Импресионизъм Wikipedia in 22/32 languages
The Seine at Charenton е друго забележително произведение от неговата колекция. Неговата способност да манипулира светлината и цвета е очевидна в тези изследвания на природния свят и градския живот. Много от тези картини са съхранени в различни музеи, което гарантира, че неговият визуален език остава достъпен за изследователите на тази епоха.
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Френска Born in Етрета Клоазонизъм и рубенсов стил Wikipedia in 19/32 languages
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Белгийски Born in Гент Нео-импресионизъм Wikipedia in 19/32 languages
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Американец Born in Сейлъм Американски импресионизъм Wikipedia in 14/32 languages
Sunlight, където Елеонор е уловена в поза, идентична с тази в по-ранното произведение. Този фокус върху най-близкия му кръг се разпространява и върху официалния портрет, като например Eleanor, съхраняван в Музея на изкуствата в Бостън, и маслото върху платно от 1899 г.
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Британски Born in Мюнхен Пост-импресионизъм Wikipedia in 19/32 languages
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Финландка Born in Нормарку Реалистично рисуване Wikipedia in 15/32 languages
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Ирландец Born in Белфаст Импресионизъм Wikipedia in 10/32 languages
The Dutch Coffee House, Glasgow International Exhibition (1888).
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Британска Born in Лондон Постимпресионизъм Wikipedia in 19/32 languages
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British Realistic Landscape Painting
John Arthur Fraser began his days in London, England, born on January 9th, 1838. His father, a tailor from Portsoy, Scotland, carried the political weight of the Chartist movement into their home, while his maternal grandparents had settled in Stanstead, Lower Canada, years earlier. His paintings of the Rockies, such as Fishing Camp, the Rockies, captured the heavy presence of mountains like Mt.
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Унгарец Born in Сабинов Пост-импресионизъм, Експресионизъм Wikipedia in 19/32 languages
He embarked upon a period of intense preparation, fueled by unwavering self-belief and a relentless pursuit of artistic mastery. To finance these ambitious journeys, he continued to work as an apothecary, sacrificing personal comfort for the sake of his artistic calling. Csontváry died in Budapest on June 20th, 1919, largely unappreciated by the Hungarian art establishment.
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French Born in Landunvez Impressionism Wikipedia in 19/32 languages
Initially painted in an academic style influenced by Ingres. Embraced en plein air painting, capturing fleeting moments and light effects in her garden at Sèvres. Continued painting until her death in 1916, despite declining health.
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Френски Born in Париж Нео-импресионизъм, Точизм Wikipedia in 16/32 languages
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Френска Born in Етамп БЕЛЕ ЕПОХА и импресионизъм Wikipedia in 18/32 languages
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American Born in St. Louis American Impressionism
Whether capturing the quiet introspection of Sewing By Lamplight or the delicate allure of Girl With Jewels, his paintings evoke a sense of domestic peace and refined grace.
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French Neo-Impressionism
However, it’s clear that he was deeply affected by the prevailing artistic currents of late 19th-century France. Artists like Camille Corot and Jean-François Millet, who focused on rural life and landscapes, likely served as inspiration for Lauge’s subject matter and approach to painting. The burgeoning Impressionist movement also left its mark, though Lauge never fully embraced the radical techniques of Monet or Renoir.
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Австралийски Born in Дарлингхърст Импресионизъм Wikipedia in 16/32 languages
His brushwork was energetic and expressive, conveying movement and emotion through visible marks on the canvas. Unlike some Impressionists who favored a more subdued palette, Russell embraced bold hues—particularly blues and greens—to depict the dramatic landscapes of Belle Île and elsewhere. Despite his prolific output and close ties with the European avant-garde, Russell remained largely unrecognized during his lifetime—a fact compounded by the devastating loss of his wife Marianna in 1908, which plunged him into profound grief.
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Англичанин Born in Йорк Импресионизъм Wikipedia in 15/32 languages
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Френска Born in Париж Импресионизъм Wikipedia in 13/32 languages
Eton Bridge, Windsor and the Horse Guards (1923).
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Нидерландска Born in Гронинген Марина (Морска живопис) Wikipedia in 14/32 languages
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Американски Born in Питсбърг Реализъм Wikipedia in 12/32 languages
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Американски Born in Лоуъл Американ импресионизъм Wikipedia in 15/32 languages
Metcalf’s formal artistic education began at the School of the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, where he honed his foundational skills until 1878.
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Stevens’s early work demonstrated a mastery of conventional naturalistic style, heavily influenced by 17th-century Dutch genre painting. He meticulously studied the works of artists like Gerard ter Borch and Gabriel Metsu, absorbing their techniques for depicting domestic interiors and everyday life.
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Американка Born in Филаделфия Импресионизъм, Портрети Wikipedia in 14/32 languages
Her landscapes, such as Landscape with Farm Building (1888), reveal an Impressionistic sensibility, characterized by loose brushwork, vibrant colors, and a focus on capturing the fleeting effects of light and atmosphere. Her exploration of rural American life in these landscapes highlights her interest in depicting the beauty and tranquility of the natural world, further enriching her artistic repertoire. It was during this period that Beaux began to establish herself as a skilled portraitist, winning several Mary Smith Prizes at the Pennsylvania Academy exhibitions between 1885 and 1892 – accolades that signaled her rising talent and recognition within the artistic community.
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Германец Born in Волкенбург Импресионизъм Wikipedia in 15/32 languages
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Американец Born in Нюбърн Американски импресионизъм Wikipedia in 14/32 languages
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Американка Born in Бостън Импресионизъм Wikipedia in 16/32 languages
Notable Paintings: The Red Hat: Exemplifies Perry’s masterful use of color and expressive brushwork, conveying a sense of vibrancy and immediacy. Portrait of a Young Girl with an Orange: Combines Japanese artistic sensibilities with rich textural details—reflecting Perry’s fascination with Eastern art traditions. Pioneer of American Impressionism: Lilla Cabot Perry is recognized as one of the earliest champions of American Impressionism—a movement that revolutionized painting in the United States.
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Американски Born in Харисън Научна илюстрация Wikipedia in 11/32 languages
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Canadian Born in Гренок Impressionism & Naturalism
William Brymner остава основна част от канадската художествена идентичност. В допълнение към често цитираните "В оранжерията" и "Две момичета, които четат", творби като "Frontenac Receiving Sir William Philip's Envoy" демонстрират неговата умение в историческите сцени, докато картини като "Летен пейзаж" показват развиващия се му импресионен стил.
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Latvija Born in Салдус Impressionism, Art Nouveau Wikipedia in 15/32 languages
Наследството на Rozentāls е закрепено чрез забележителна колекция от произведения, които продължават да пленяват публиката и днес. Неговите портрети, включително тези на A.
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Американски Born in Ираسبург Американ импресионизъм Wikipedia in 13/32 languages
Robinson's significance extends beyond his individual paintings; he served as a crucial conduit between the European avant-garde and the burgeoning American art scene. His influence is evident in the work of many artists who visited Giverny, helping to establish an American Impressionist style that was both indebted to French innovations and uniquely its own. Notable Works: Giverny 1, Giverny 2, Giverny 3, La débâcle (1892).
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Born in Дорчестър Wikipedia in 13/32 languages
Shearing the Rams (1890), вероятно неговата най-известна работа, олицетворява тази амбиция. Картината е мощно изображение на селскостопанска работа, улавяйки енергията и другарството на овчарите по време на работа. Това не е просто запис на дейност; това е празнуване на австралийската мъжественост и значението на овцевъдния бизнес. (1891), със своята динамична композиция и слънчева атмосфера, подобно улавя типичен момент от живота в Австралия – група стоковотърговци, които карат добитък през равнините.
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Ирландски Born in Лондон Експресионизъм Wikipedia in 14/32 languages
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Финландска Born in Лапинлахти Национален романтизъм Wikipedia in 14/32 languages
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Шотландец Born in Авиеморе Пост-импресионизъм Wikipedia in 13/32 languages
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Полско-френски Born in Краков Пост-импресионизъм, Експресионизъм Wikipedia in 19/32 languages
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Италианец Born in Венеция Импресионизъм Wikipedia in 14/32 languages
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Френски Born in Монфрт-л’Евё Импресионизъм/Постимпресионизъм Wikipedia in 10/32 languages
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френски Born in Марсилия Романтизъм, Преимпресионизъм Wikipedia in 14/32 languages
Rich Color Palette: Employing jewel-toned hues and vibrant combinations. Impasto Technique: Applying thick layers of paint to create texture and depth. Luminous Effects: Utilizing unmixed colors that vibrate against each other, anticipating Impressionist principles.
The paintings behind the names
Through time
In figures
| Франция | 32 |
|---|---|
| САЩ | 11 |
| Обединено кралство | 8 |
| Нидерландия | 6 |
| Италия | 5 |
| Германия | 4 |
| Русия | 4 |
| Канада | 3 |
| 1810s | 2 |
|---|---|
| 1820s | 5 |
| 1830s | 7 |
| 1840s | 22 |
| 1850s | 24 |
| 1860s | 26 |
| 1870s | 9 |
| 1880s | 2 |
| 1890s | 1 |
| 1910s | 2 |
All of them, in order
Your questions, answered
First place goes to Винсент Ван Гог (#1); Клод Моне (#2) and Пол Сезан (#3) complete the podium.
Винсент Ван Гог (#1), Клод Моне (#2), Пол Сезан (#3), Пол Гоген (#4) and Едуар Мане (#5).
The women of this list (14): Берта Моризо (#9), Мери Касат (#16), Сюзан Валодон (#22), Амрита Шер-Гил (#25), Анна Анчер (#38), Емили Карър (#41), Ванеса Бел (#46) and Ева Гонсалес (#50).
Париж: 14 of the painters in this list were born there.
Франция: 32 of the 100 painters in this list were born there, then САЩ (11) and Обединено кралство (8).
Most painters in this list were born in the 1860s (26 of 100), between 1817 and 1913 overall.
“These encounters proved transformative, exposing him to new techniques and a radical approach to painting – en plein air, or working outdoors directly from nature.” — from our biography of Фредерик Базил (#18).
The earliest-born painter in this list is Чарлз-Франсоа Дабиньо (#26), born in 1817.
The museums holding the most key works of this list are Музей д’Орсе (18), Метрополитън Музей на изкуствата (6) and Art Institute of Chicago (5).
The highest-ranked painters born in Франция are Клод Моне (#2), Пол Сезан (#3), Пол Гоген (#4), Едуар Мане (#5) and Едгар Дега (#6).
The highest-ranked painters born in САЩ are Мери Касат (#16), Фредерик Чилд Хасам (#42), Уилям Мъррит Чейс (#52), Франк Уестън Бенсън (#56) and Хенри Осава Таннер (#75).
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