Realist painters, ranked
The most famous Realist painter is Гюстав Курбе (1819–1877), known for Погребение в Орнан and Срещата или Добър вечер, господине Курбе. Next come Жан-Франсоа Миле, Герхард Рихтер, Уинслоу Хомър and Едуард Хопър. This ranking of the 100 most famous Realist painters runs from Жак Лоран Агасе (born 1767) to Петър Дойг (born 1959), across 32 countries.
How this list is ranked. Artists whose works our catalogue files under Realist, 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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Френска Born in Гревил-Аг Реализъм, Барбизонска школа Wikipedia in 30/32 languages
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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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Американец Born in Бостън Американски реализъм Wikipedia in 24/32 languages
He spent time studying at the National Academy of Design until 1863, taking lessons from Frédéric Rondel. The years that followed saw him traveling through New York State, Virginia, and Massachusetts. Homer remains a central figure in the development of American Realism.
Where to see Tracing the physical presence of his work requires visiting several major institutions across the United States.
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Френска Born in Ла Рошел Академичен реализъм Wikipedia in 29/32 languages
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Мексиканец Born in Гуанахуато Мексикански мурализ, Социален реализъм Wikipedia in 31/32 languages
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Роден в Украйна, руски Born in Чухуив Реализъм Wikipedia in 32/32 languages
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Френски Born in Марсилия Реализъм, Сатира Wikipedia in 29/32 languages
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Swedish Born in Стокхолм Arts and Crafts movement Wikipedia in 28/32 languages
The Old Man and the New Trees (1883).
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Руски Born in Елабуга Реализъм, Передвижници Wikipedia in 30/32 languages
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британски художник Born in Берлин Реализъм Wikipedia in 23/32 languages
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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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Германец Born in Олешница Капиталист Реализъм; Ньооекпресионизъм Wikipedia in 22/32 languages
Before dedicating himself fully to painting, Polke underwent an apprenticeship as a stained-glass worker in Düsseldorf (1959-1960), a formative experience that honed his technical skill and introduced him to the possibilities of manipulating light and color, skills he would later subtly incorporate into his own paintings. He died in Cologne in June 2010 after a long battle with cancer, leaving behind a body of work that continues to inspire and provoke – a testament to his unique vision and enduring legacy.
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Португалска Born in Лисабон Сюрреализъм, Експресионизъм, Феминистки изкуство Wikipedia in 18/32 languages
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Френска Born in Гренобъл Реализъм и символизъм Wikipedia in 25/32 languages
This meticulousness was not limited to his portraits; it defined his entire visual language, whether he was working in oil-on-canvas, watercolor, or through the fine lines of engraving and lithography. He drew inspiration from the austere compositions of 17th-century Dutch flower paintings and the flattened perspectives found in Japanese prints.
Where to see His presence is felt in the quiet halls of the Musée d'Orsay in Paris, where his canvases reside among the great shifts of nineteenth-century art.
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Френска Born in Бордо Реализъм, Живописен Wikipedia in 24/32 languages
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Мексикански Born in Сиудад Гусман Мексикански мурализъм Wikipedia in 25/32 languages
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Испанец Born in Томелозо Реализъм Wikipedia in 14/32 languages
Antonio López García was born on January 6, 1936, in Tomelloso, Ciudad Real, Spain—a region steeped in rural tradition—just before the eruption of the Spanish Civil War. His upbringing within a farming family instilled in him an appreciation for the tangible world and its rhythms, shaping his artistic sensibility from the outset. He drew inspiration from Italian Renaissance sculpture, particularly Velázquez, whom he regarded as an exemplar of masterful realism.
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Индиец Born in Киламанаур Академичен и индийски фюжън Wikipedia in 22/32 languages
Born in 1848 within the opulent confines of Kilimanoor Palace, nestled amidst the lush landscapes of Kerala, his life unfolded as a remarkable synthesis of aristocratic privilege and an unyielding creative spirit. He wasn’t merely capturing images; he was breathing life into ancient narratives, forging a new visual language for India that would resonate deeply with its people. Further research: Consult Wikipedia and Google Arts & Culture for detailed biographical information and scholarly insights.
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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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Русский Born in Вятка Национально-романтизм Wikipedia in 29/32 languages
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Финландски Born in Пори Национален романтизъм Wikipedia in 26/32 languages
National Romanticism: Gallen-Kallela е смятан за ключова фигура в финландския Национален романтизъм, художествено движение, което се стреми да отпразнува уникалната култура и идентичност на Финландия.
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Руски Born in Череповец Передвижници Wikipedia in 28/32 languages
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Южноафриканска и Нидерландска Born in Кейптаун Романтизъм, Фигуративна живопис Wikipedia in 16/32 languages
Мarlene Dumas е южноафриканска художничка, която се превърна в една от най-влиятелните фигури в съвременното изкуство. Нейната творба резонира с дълбочина на емоциите, рядко срещана днес и тя е известна със своите силно въздействащи портрети, които изследват теми като раса, сексуалност и идентичност – елементи, които винаги са били в центъра на художествения й подход.
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Американски Born in Кълъмбъс Реализъм, Ашкан Школа Wikipedia in 17/32 languages
Both Members of This Club (1909) – Световен образец за улавяне на атмосферата на боксьорски клуб. Stag at Sharkey’s (1909) – Друга икона, представяща боксова битка с драматично осветление и композиция. Men of the Docks (1912) – Мощно изображение на работническата класа, демонстриращо уменията на Бellows за улавяне на физика и текстура.
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Германец/американка Born in Нюрнберг Съвременна скулптура Wikipedia in 17/32 languages
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Руски/Украински/Гръцки Born in Марица Реализъм, Импресионизъм Wikipedia in 27/32 languages
Kuindzhi’s early life was shaped by a unique confluence of circumstances. A pivotal encounter with a Greek family friend provided him with rudimentary education and sparked a nascent artistic interest. His later works, including “Lake Yalpukh” (1883), further showcased his innovative techniques and his ability to capture the fleeting beauty of nature.
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Бразилски Born in Бродоски Неореализъм Wikipedia in 19/32 languages
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Руски Born in Тоболск Реализъм Wikipedia in 28/32 languages
This period in Western Europe, particularly Paris and Germany, profoundly influenced his artistic sensibilities, exposing him to new techniques and perspectives while simultaneously reinforcing his commitment to realism. Vasily Perov’s untimely death from tuberculosis in 1882 at the age of 48 marked a significant loss for Russian art.
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Руска Born in Кйбартаи Пейзаж с настроение Wikipedia in 25/32 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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Френска Born in Нант Импресионизъм, Реализъм, Жапонизъм Wikipedia in 26/32 languages
(известен още като Млада жена в червена блуза) – Музе д'Орсе, Париж. Интересна история – Националната галерия на Виктория, Мелбърн. Скриване – Национална галерия за изкуства, Вашингтон. Фараон и неговият мъртъв син – Еврейският музей, Ню Йорк.
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ДАНСКА Born in Странгала Реализъм и импресионизъм Wikipedia in 24/32 languages
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Български Born in Етербек Социален реализъм Wikipedia in 16/32 languages
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Финландска Born in Порвоо Реализъм Wikipedia in 25/32 languages
He shared a small studio at 24 Rue Bonaparte with a friend from Finland. He also developed a friendship with Jean-Baptiste Pasteur, the son of the chemist Louis Pasteur. Younger Finnish painters, including Akseli Gallen-Kallela and Gunnar Berndtson, looked to his methods and his ability to navigate the European art world.
Where to see To see his brushwork in person, one might travel to Helsinki.
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Френски Born in Лион Академична живопис Wikipedia in 23/32 languages
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Руски, Украински Born in Воронеж Реализъм, Ранен руски символизъм Wikipedia in 20/32 languages
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Франция Born in Дижон Реализм Wikipedia in 20/32 languages
Friant's childhood was indelibly marked by the Franco-Prussian War (1870–1871), during which his family fled to Nancy, then part of France, seeking refuge from Prussian occupation. He actively engaged with the artistic currents circulating within Parisian society—particularly Impressionism—absorbing inspiration from luminaries like Claude Monet and Pierre-Auguste Renoir, whose innovative use of light and color challenged prevailing aesthetic norms.
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Американски Born in Утрехт Луминизъм, Реализъм Wikipedia in 22/32 languages
Lighter Relieving the Steamboat Aground: Captures a moment of rural American life with stunning detail.
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Френски Born in Севър Барбизонска школа Wikipedia in 20/32 languages
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Руски Born in Астрахан Реализъм, Ар Нуво Wikipedia in 24/32 languages
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Руски Born in Санкт Петербург Передвижници Wikipedia in 22/32 languages
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British Portrait painting
In the heart of the nineteenth century, as Britain navigated the profound shifts of the Industrial Revolution and the expansion of its global influence, William Salter emerged as a painter capable of capturing the very soul of Victorian grandeur. The zenith of Salter’s career arrived in 1836 with the unveiling of his most ambitious and celebrated undertaking: The Waterloo Banquet.
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Австриец Born in Страндах Мюнхенска школа Wikipedia in 17/32 languages
Despite these sorrows, a spark of creativity ignited within him – a desire to capture the world around him through observation and representation. He displayed an early aptitude for music, finding solace and expression in playing the flugelhorn with local bands, while simultaneously developing a natural talent for drawing and woodcarving as he worked alongside his father on the farm. His work was prominently displayed at the Century of German Art exhibition in Berlin (1906), further enhancing his national recognition.
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Русскин Born in Москва Реализм и Романтизм Wikipedia in 18/32 languages
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Финландска Born in Виборг ['Натурализъм', 'Реализъм'] Wikipedia in 17/32 languages
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Руски/Украински Born in Полтава Реализъм, Передвижници Wikipedia in 19/32 languages
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Руснашка Born in Москва Академизъм, Реализъм Wikipedia in 22/32 languages
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American Born in Zanesville Beaux-Arts Wikipedia in 17/32 languages
Yet, Gilbert’s genius was not reserved solely for the heights of Manhattan; his commitment to civic dignity is equally evident in his monumental public works, such as the Minnesota Capitol and the Detroit Public Library, where he utilized scale and ornamentation to celebrate the permanence of American institutions.
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Германец Born in Шробенаузе Портрет Wikipedia in 20/32 languages
A journey to Egypt with Hans Makart profoundly influenced his use of color and composition, adding a new dimension to his already refined technique. His portraits became characterized by a rich Venetian aesthetic—a deliberate homage to the masters he admired—meticulous attention to detail, and an uncanny ability to convey the personality and social standing of his subjects. He became known as the “Malerfürst” – Painter Prince – reflecting his elevated status within Munich’s artistic circles and his frequent commissions from royalty, nobility, and industrialists.
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Руски Born in Москва Лирична пейзажна живопис Wikipedia in 21/32 languages
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Унгарец Born in Мукачево Реализъм Wikipedia in 18/32 languages
However, his exposure to Gustave Courbet at the Paris Universal Exposition ignited a pivotal shift toward broader brushstrokes and tonal color schemes—a decisive break from traditional Hungarian aesthetics. Courbet’s Impact: Courbet’s unflinching realism served as an inspiration for Munkácsy, encouraging him to depict subjects with uncompromising honesty and capturing the nuances of light and atmosphere. Initially influenced by Hungarian genre painters like Károly Lotz and János Jankó, he embraced the vibrant colors and theatrical compositions of his contemporaries.
Key works · The 100 most famous works
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Гръцки Born in Тинос Мюнхенска школа, импресионизъм Wikipedia in 20/32 languages
In 1865, a remarkable opportunity presented itself – a scholarship awarded by the Evangelistria Foundation of Tinos, enabling Gyzis to pursue advanced studies at the prestigious Academy of Fine Arts in Munich. His iconic work The Secret School was featured on the reverse of the Greek 200 drachmas banknote (1996-2001), a testament to his enduring cultural impact and recognition by the nation he served.
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Унгаро-словашки Born in Словакия Импресионизъм, Реализъм Wikipedia in 14/32 languages
László Mednyánszky was born on April 23, 1852, in Beckó (present-day Slovakia), a small village within the Kingdom of Hungary. He received some formal training in Munich and Paris, studying under renowned artists like Thomas Ender, but ultimately rejected the constraints of academic art, forging his own distinctive path. He spent considerable time in Paris, absorbing the latest artistic trends while simultaneously maintaining a deep connection to his Hungarian roots.
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Нидерландски Born in Гронинген Хейг Школа, Реализъм Wikipedia in 16/32 languages
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Финландка Born in Нормарку Реалистично рисуване Wikipedia in 15/32 languages
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Британска Born in Стретфорд Индустриално рисуване Wikipedia in 13/32 languages
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Полска Born in Лович Реализъм, Позитивизъм Wikipedia in 15/32 languages
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Националност Born in Париж Изкуствено движение или стил
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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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Serbian Born in Orlovat Realism painting Wikipedia in 17/32 languages
His work remains a vital touchstone for understanding the social fabric of the 19th and early 20th centuries in the Balkans. Through his dedication to realism, he ensured that the faces, the traditions, and the very soul of Serbia would remain vibrantly alive for generations to come. His life, spanning nearly a century until his death in 1953, served as a living bridge between the traditionalist roots of the Balkans and the rigorous academic standards of the Western art world.
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Французски Born in Париж Реализъм и импресионизъм Wikipedia in 15/32 languages
Observation and Context: Raffaëlli’s method prioritized capturing the nuances of human experience within specific social environments. Rejecting Idealization: Unlike Academic painters, Raffaëlli eschewed idealized portrayals, favoring instead depictions that reflected the complexities of everyday life. Association with Degas: Raffaëlli’s collaboration with Degas fostered his engagement with Impressionist principles and techniques.
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Датска/Швейцарска Born in Сольо Реализъм, Портретизъм Wikipedia in 15/32 languages
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Грък Born in Хидира Мюнхенска школа Wikipedia in 8/32 languages
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American Born in Норвич Impressionism, Realism, Seascapes
Born in Norwich, Connecticut, his early life took him through the landscapes of Minnesota, where his family had moved following his father's appointment as a rector. Walden became a celebrated figure in the salons of Paris, earning medals and eventually being inducted into the French Legion of Honor.
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Руски Born in Москва Аналитична реалност Wikipedia in 15/32 languages
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Нидерландска Born in Гронинген Марина (Морска живопис) Wikipedia in 14/32 languages
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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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Германско-американска Born in Бремен Дюселдорфска школа, Хадсон Ривър Скул (влияние)
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Danish Golden Age
His achievements, including receiving the prestigious Eckersberg Medal, reflect a career dedicated to the pursuit of visual truth through atmosphere.
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Германец Born in Волкенбург Импресионизъм Wikipedia in 15/32 languages
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Уелизка Born in Хавърфордуест Модернизъм Wikipedia in 17/32 languages
She quickly found herself drawn into the orbit of Auguste Rodin, the renowned sculptor, becoming his model and, for nearly a decade, his intimate companion. A memorial exhibition held in London in 1946 sparked renewed interest, and subsequent scholarship has revealed the depth and originality of her vision.
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Британски Born in Ливърпул Социален реализъм Wikipedia in 11/32 languages
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Американски Born in Недим Реализъм, Илюстрация Wikipedia in 15/32 languages
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American Born in Матописает Academic classical painting Wikipedia in 17/32 languages
He enlisted in the 60th Massachusetts Infantry at age fifteen, serving valiantly during the Civil War alongside his father, a surgeon. Notably, he collaborated closely with John LaFarge at Trinity Church in Boston, initiating his formal artistic training under the tutelage of a master craftsman. Driven by an ambition to hone his skills further, Millet traveled to Antwerp, Belgium, where he enrolled at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts.
The paintings behind the names
Through time
In figures
| Франция | 19 |
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| Русия | 16 |
| САЩ | 7 |
| Германия | 6 |
| Обединено кралство | 4 |
| Мексико | 3 |
| Украйна | 3 |
| Полша | 3 |
| 18th century | 2 |
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| 19th century | 86 |
| 20th century | 12 |
All of them, in order
Гюстав КурбеФренска · 1819–1877Жан-Франсоа МилеФренска · 1814–1875Герхард РихтерГерманец · born 1932Уинслоу ХомърАмериканец · 1836–1910
Едуард ХопърAmerican · 1882–1967Вилиам Адолф БугроФренска · 1825–1905Диего РивераМексиканец · 1886–1957Иля РепинРоден в Украйна, руски · 1844–1930Оноре ДомиеФренски · 1808–1879Карл ЛарсонSwedish · 1853–1919Иван ШишкинРуски · 1831–1898Луциан Фройдбритански художник · 1922–2011
Андрю Нюъл Уайет1917–2009Хосе Давид Алфаро СикейросМексикански · 1896–1974Сигмар ПолкеГерманец · 1941–2010
Адолф фон МенцелГерманец · 1815–1905Паула РегоПортугалска · 1935–2022
Томас ЕйкънсАмериканец · 1844–1916Анри Фантен-ЛатурФренска · 1836–1904Роза БоньорФренска · 1822–1899Хосе Клементе ОроскоМексикански · 1883–1949Антонио Лопес ГарсияИспанец · born 1936Раджа Рави ВармаИндиец · 1848–1906Петър ДойгScottish · born 1959Виктор ВаснецовРусский · 1848–1926Аксели Гален-КалелаФинландски · 1865–1931
Иван КрамскойРуски · 1837–1887Василий ВерешчагинРуски · 1842–1904Мarlene DumasЮжноафриканска и Нидерландска · born 1953George Wesley BellowsАмерикански · 1882–1925Къки СмитГерманец/американка · born 1954Архип КуинджиРуски/Украински/Гръцки · 1841–1910Кандиду ПортинариБразилски · 1903–1962Василий ПеровРуски · 1833–1882Исак ЛевитанРуска · 1860–1900Валентин СеровРуски · 1865–1911Джеймс ТисоФренска · 1836–1902
Алис Нил1900–1984Peder Severin KroyerДАНСКА · 1851–1909Константин МюниерБългарски · 1831–1905
Карл Хайнрих Блох1834–1890
Суриков, Василий Иванович,1848–1916Алберт ЕделфелтФинландска · 1854–1905Жан Луи Ернест МесионьерФренски · 1815–1891
Жюл Бастиен-Лепаж1848–1884Николай ГеРуски, Украински · 1831–1894Емил ФриантФранция · 1863–1932Джордж Кълеб БингхемАмерикански · 1811–1879
Леон Бона1833–1922Константин ТроянФренски · 1810–1865
Алберт Анкер1831–1910Борис КустодиевРуски · 1878–1927
Жил БретонФренска · 1827–1906
Михаел Петер АнкерДатска · 1849–1927Василий ПоленовРуски · 1844–1927William SalterBritish · 1804–1875Франк фон ДефрегерАвстриец · 1835–1921Алексей ВенециановРусскин · 1780–1847Ееро ЯрнефелтФинландска · 1863–1937Николай ЯрошенкоРуски/Украински · 1846–1898Константин МаковскиРуснашка · 1839–1915Cass GilbertAmerican · 1859–1934Франц фон ЛенбахГерманец · 1836–1904Алексей СаврасовРуски · 1830–1897
Уолтър ЕйвсАмерикански · 1903–1975Михай МункачиУнгарец · 1844–1900
Филип Алексиус Де Ласло1869–1937Николаос ГизисГръцки · 1842–1901Ласло МеднянскиУнгаро-словашки · 1852–1919Йозеф ИзраелсНидерландски · 1824–1911
Педер Морк МьонстедДънецки · 1859–1941
Жан-Жакен Хенер1829–1905Елин Даниелсон-ГамбогиФинландка · 1861–1919Лорънс Стивън ЛоуриБританска · 1887–1976Юзеф ЧелмонциПолска · 1849–1914Никола Франсоа Октав ТасерНационалност · 1800–1874John FraserBritish · 1838–1898Uroš PredićSerbian · 1857–1953Жан-Фредерик РафаелиФранцузски · 1850–1924Берта ВегманДатска/Швейцарска · 1847–1926Георгиос ЯкобидисГрък · 1853–1932
Владимир МаковскиРуски · 1846–1920Лионел УолденAmerican · 1861–1933
Иполит ФландринФренска · 1809–1864
Едуар Детайл1848–1912Павел ФилоновРуски · 1883–1941Хендрик Вилем МесдагНидерландска · 1831–1915
Паскал Дъган-БуверетФренски · 1852–1929Alfred Émile Léopold Stevens1823–1906Херман ХерцогГерманско-американска · 1832–1932Carl Vilhelm HolsoeDanish · 1863–1935
Самюел УолтърсБританска · 1811–1882
Игнасио Зулага1870–1945Фриц Фон УдеГерманец · 1848–1911Гвен ДжонУелизка · 1876–1939
Жак Лоран Агасе1767–1849Самюъл Лук ФилдсБритански · 1844–1927
Джордж ХарвиШотландска · 1806–1876Н.Ц. УайетиАмерикански · 1882–1945Франсис ДейвисAmerican · 1848–1912Your questions, answered
First place goes to Гюстав Курбе (#1); Жан-Франсоа Миле (#2) and Герхард Рихтер (#3) complete the podium.
Гюстав Курбе (#1), Жан-Франсоа Миле (#2), Герхард Рихтер (#3), Уинслоу Хомър (#4) and Едуард Хопър (#5).
The highest-ranked living painters in this list are Герхард Рихтер (#3), Антонио Лопес Гарсия (#22), Петър Дойг (#24), Мarlene Dumas (#29) and Къки Смит (#31).
Most painters in this list were born in the 19th century (86 of 100), between 1767 and 1959 overall.
The highest-ranked painters born in Русия are Иван Шишкин (#11), Виктор Васнецов (#25), Иван Крамской (#27), Василий Верешчагин (#28) and Василий Перов (#34).
“In 1988, he produced Betty, an oil painting of his daughter looking toward one of his abstract works.” — from our biography of Герхард Рихтер (#3).
The earliest-born painter in this list is Жак Лоран Агасе (#96), born in 1767.
The museums holding the most key works of this list are Третяковска галерея (12), Музей д’Орсе (11) and Метрополитън Музей на изкуствата (6).
The women of this list (8): Паула Рего (#17), Роза Боньор (#20), Мarlene Dumas (#29), Къки Смит (#31), Алис Нил (#38), Елин Даниелсон-Гамбоги (#73), Берта Вегман (#80) and Гвен Джон (#95).
Москва: 5 of the painters in this list were born there.
Франция: 19 of the 100 painters in this list were born there, then Русия (16) and САЩ (7).
Our catalogue holds 20,627 works by these painters. Each one can be ordered as a hand-painted oil reproduction or a print.
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