Cubist masters, in order

47 Famous Cubist Ζωγράφοι: The Definitive Ranking

The most famous Cubist μάστορας is Πάμπλο Πικάσο (1881–1973), known for Γκουέρνικα και Οι Νέες της Αβινιόν. Next come Ζωρζ Μπρακ, Φερνάν Λεζέ, Χουάν Γκρίς και Ρομπέρ Ντελωναί. This ranking of the 47 most famous Cubist μάστορες της ζωγραφικής runs from Carl Newman (born 1858) to Διά Αλ-Αζάουι (born 1939), across 27 countries.

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

  1. Γκουέρνικα του Πάμπλο Πικάσο1Πάμπλο Πικάσο
  2. Η Μαντολίνα του Ζωρζ Μπρακ2Ζωρζ Μπρακ
  3. Η Πόλη του Φερνάν Λεζέ3Φερνάν Λεζέ

The essentials

Cubist at a glance

  • 47Καλλιτέχνες
  • 1858–1939Έτη γέννησης
  • 27Χώρες γέννησης
  • 4Γυναίκες
  • 1Ζωντανοί καλλιτέχνες
  • 7.389Έργα στον κατάλογό μας
Πόλεις με τον μεγαλύτερο αριθμό γεννήσεων
Νέα Υόρκη (2), Μάλαγα (1), Αρζαντέιγ (1), Αρζαντάν (1)
Μουσεία που διαθέτουν τα περισσότερα σημαντικά έργα
MoMA - Museum of Modern Art (4), Εθνική Πινακοθήκη του Καναδά (2), Art Institute of Chicago (2), Statens Museum For Kunst (2)

Ranked, with their masterpieces

The ranking: 47 Cubist Ζωγράφοι and their key works

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Πάμπλο Πικάσο

Ισπανός Born in Μάλαγα Κυβισμός, Σουρεαλισμός Wikipedia in 32/32 languages

Πάμπλο Πικάσο

In 1967, he gifted the city of Chicago an untitled monumental sculpture made of COR-TEN steel. This massive, fifty-foot structure, which he suggested represented the head of his Afghan Hound, Kabul, transformed the urban landscape of Daley Plaza. The ripples of his creative life reached far beyond the walls of his studios in Paris and the South of France.

Where to see To walk through the halls of the Musée Picasso in Paris is to enter a sanctuary where the artist's restless spirit remains palpable.

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Ζωρζ Μπρακ

Γάλλος Born in Αρζαντέιγ ['Φαουβισμός', 'Κυβισμός', 'Αναালিτικός Κυβισμός', 'Συνθετικός Κυβισμός'] Wikipedia in 31/32 languages

Ζωρζ Μπρακ

Braque’s approach to the canvas was defined by a restless curiosity regarding the physical properties of his materials. He moved beyond the traditional boundaries of oil painting by introducing elements that challenged the illusion of depth. The results of this synthesis are visible in his 1908 work, Houses at L'Estaque.

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Φερνάν Λεζέ

Γάλλος Born in Αρζαντάν ['Κουβισμός', 'Tubism', "Section d'Or", 'Πουρισμός', 'Δαδαιδισμός', 'Κονστρουκτιβισμός'] Wikipedia in 27/32 languages

Φερνάν Λεζέ

His brush moved with a rhythmic, almost industrial precision, seeking to capture the pulse of a changing era. He did not merely paint objects; he sought to find their essential, structural logic. By 1909, his presence in the creative circles of Paris grew as he met figures such as Alexander Archipenko, Jacques Lipchitz, Marc Chagall, and Robert Delaunay.

Where to see To encounter the physical presence of his vision, one might travel to the south of France, specifically to Biot in the Alpes-Maritimes.

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Χουάν Γκρίς

Spanish Born in Μαδρίτη Cubism, Synthetic Cubism, Analytical Cubism Wikipedia in 31/32 languages

Χουάν Γκρίς

There is a certain mathematical logic to how he builds a canvas. In many of his works, he moves away from the chaotic, shattering abstraction seen in earlier Cubism, opting instead for a more organized and legible structure. He was one of the three leading figures of Cubism, working in the same orbit as Pablo Picasso and Georges Braque.

Where to see Tracing the physical presence of his work requires a trip through several major collections.

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Αλεξάντερ Αρχιπένκο

Ουκρανό-Αμερικανός Born in Κίεβο Κυβισμός, Αβανγκάρντ Wikipedia in 30/32 languages

Αλεξάντερ Αρχιπένκο

Walking Woman (1912) exemplifies his innovative use of voids, creating a dynamic impression of movement as if the figure is perpetually in motion. Boxing Match (1913), with its abstract cubic and ovoid forms, powerfully conveys the energy and brutality of the sport. After emigrating to the United States in 1923 and becoming a citizen in 1928, Archipenko continued to create and teach, introducing Cubist ideas and experimental techniques to a wider audience.

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Ζακ Λιπσίτζ

Λιθουανός-Γάλλος-Αμερικανός Born in Ντρουσκινίνκαϊ Κουβισμός, Κρυστάλλινος Κουβισμός Wikipedia in 17/32 languages

Ζακ Λιπσίτζ

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Μαρία Λαουρέντσινα

Γαλλική Born in 10ο δημοτικό διαμέρισμα του Παρισιού Κυβισμός Wikipedia in 23/32 languages

Μαρία Λαουρέντσινα

While deeply influenced by Cubism, Laurencin ultimately transcended its rigid structures, developing a style distinctly her own. She softened the harsh angles and stark geometries favored by Picasso and Braque, opting instead for curvilinear forms and a delicate palette of pastel colors. The outbreak of World War I disrupted Laurencin’s life and career.

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Carl Newman

American Figurative art, Cubism

Carl Newman

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

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Ρογήερ ντε λα Φρεσάνης

Γάλλος Born in Λε Μαν Συμβολισμός και Κουβισμός Wikipedia in 15/32 languages

Ρογήερ ντε λα Φρεσάνης

Robert Delaunay. Σημαντικά Έργα: The Rower, Still Life with Lemons, Undergrowth, La Madelon, Le Cuirassier και The Conquest of the Air. Καλλιτεχνικά Ρευματα: Συμβολισμός, Κουβισμός, Section d'Or, Ορφισμός. Μουσειακές Συλλογές: Musée d'Art Moderne de Troyes, Centre Pompidou (Παρίσι), Musée des Beaux-Arts Nancy.

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Αμαδές Ντε Σούζα Κάρντοσο

Πορτογάλος Born in Μανουφέ Μοντερνισμός Wikipedia in 16/32 languages

Αμαδές Ντε Σούζα Κάρντοσο

His participation in the Salon des Indépendants and, crucially, the Armory Show in New York solidified his reputation as a visionary artist on an international scale. Iconic Works: Saut du Lapin (1911) and Cabeça (1913) are considered pivotal pieces in Souza Cardoso’s artistic legacy. Connections with Key Artists: He cultivated relationships with prominent figures like Modigliani, Brancusi, Delaunay, Gris, Picasso and Archipenko, fostering a dialogue between artistic ideas across Europe.

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Arthur Segal

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

Arthur Segal

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

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Μάξιμος Βέβερ

Αμερικανός Born in Μπιαουίστοκ Κυβισμός και Εντύπωση Wikipedia in 15/32 languages

Μάξιμος Βέβερ

His subsequent paintings frequently depicted scenes rooted in Jewish tradition and culture—families gathered in intimate domestic spaces, rabbis engaged in contemplative Talmudic study, and portraits that eloquently conveyed spiritual resonance. Weber's legacy extends beyond his stylistic innovations; he stands as a beacon of resilience—a symbol of perseverance in the face of adversity.

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Χοακίν Τόρες Γκαρθία

Born in Μοντεβιδέο Wikipedia in 13/32 languages

Χοακίν Τόρες Γκαρθία

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Julio González

Spanish Born in Barcelona Cubism Wikipedia in 15/32 languages

Julio González

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

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Louis Marcoussis

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

Louis Marcoussis

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

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Gabriel Portillo Del Toro

Mexican Cubism

Gabriel Portillo Del Toro

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

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Άλφρεντ Χένρι Μαύερ

Αμερικανός Born in Νέα Υόρκη Μοντερνισμός, Φαβισμός, Κυβισμός Wikipedia in 9/32 languages

Άλφρεντ Χένρι Μαύερ

Armory Show 1913: Μια καθοριστική στιγμή που παρουσίασε ριζοσπαστική νέα τέχνη στο αμερικανικό κοινό.

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Διά Αλ-Αζάουι

Ιρακίος Born in Βαγκόντα Χουφυφιγιάνικη, Αβέστακτική Έκφραση

Διά Αλ-Αζάουι

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István Farkas

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

István Farkas

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

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William Roberts

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

William Roberts

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

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Βίλχελμ Χένρι Λούντστρεμ

Νορβηγός Born in Κοπεγχάγη ['Συμβολισμός', 'Εκφρασιονισμός'] Wikipedia in 4/32 languages

Βίλχελμ Χένρι Λούντστρεμ

lundstrøm's artistic journey began at the royal danish academy of art, where he studied under the guidance of rostrup böyesen. this foundational period laid the groundwork for his future explorations in cubism and modern art.

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Γουίλιαμ Γκιλιές

Σκωτσέζος Born in Haddington Κυβισμός, Σκωτσέζικοι Χρωματίστες Wikipedia in 6/32 languages

Γουίλιαμ Γκιλιές

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Karl Knaths

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

Karl Knaths

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

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Νίκος Χατζηκυριάκος-Γκίκας

Ελληνός Born in Αθήνα Κουβισμός Wikipedia in 6/32 languages

Νίκος Χατζηκυριάκος-Γκίκας

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Franco Gentilini

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

Franco Gentilini

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

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Cliff Rowe

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

Cliff Rowe

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

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Emilio Tadini

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

Emilio Tadini

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

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The paintings behind the names

Famous Cubist works and the artists who made them

  1. Γκουέρνικα του Πάμπλο Πικάσο

    Γκουέρνικα

    Πάμπλο Πικάσο

    1937 · Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía, Μαδρίτη

  2. Η Μαντολίνα του Ζωρζ Μπρακ

    Η Μαντολίνα

    Ζωρζ Μπρακ

    1910 · Tate Gallery, Λονδίνο

  3. Η Πόλη του Φερνάν Λεζέ

    Η Πόλη

    Φερνάν Λεζέ

    1919

  4. Still Life with Flowers του Χουάν Γκρίς

    Still Life with Flowers

    Χουάν Γκρίς

    1912 · MoMA - Museum of Modern Art, Νέα Υόρκη

  5. Η Πόλη του Παρισιού του Ρομπέρ Ντελωναί

    Η Πόλη του Παρισιού

    Ρομπέρ Ντελωναί

    1912 · Κέντρο Πομπιντού, Παρίσι

  6. Monument to commemorate the Third International του Βλαντιμίρ Τάτλιν

    Monument to commemorate the Third International

    Βλαντιμίρ Τάτλιν

    1920

  7. The honeymooners του Λάιονελ Φάινινγκερ

    The honeymooners

    Λάιονελ Φάινινγκερ

  8. The Pan Pan at the Monico του Τζίνο Σεβερίνι

    The Pan Pan at the Monico

    Τζίνο Σεβερίνι

    1959

Through time

A Cubist timeline in masterpieces

  1. 1901
  2. 1910
  3. 1911
  4. 1911
  5. 1912
  6. 1912
  7. 1915
  8. 1917
  9. 1919
  10. 1921
  11. 1932
  12. 1937
  13. 1946
  14. 1979

In figures

By the numbers

All of them, in order

List of the 47 famous Cubist μάστορες της ζωγραφικής

  1. 1Πάμπλο ΠικάσοΠάμπλο ΠικάσοΙσπανός · 1881–1973
  2. 2Ζωρζ ΜπρακΖωρζ ΜπρακΓάλλος · 1882–1963
  3. 3Φερνάν ΛεζέΦερνάν ΛεζέΓάλλος · 1881–1955
  4. 4Χουάν ΓκρίςΧουάν ΓκρίςSpanish · 1887–1927
  5. 5Ρομπέρ ΝτελωναίΡομπέρ ΝτελωναίΓάλλος · 1885–1941
  6. 6Βλαντιμίρ ΤάτλινΒλαντιμίρ ΤάτλινΟυκρανός/Ρώσος · 1885–1953
  7. 7Λάιονελ ΦάινινγκερΛάιονελ ΦάινινγκερΓερμανός-Αμερικανός · 1871–1956
  8. 8Τζίνο ΣεβερίνιΤζίνο ΣεβερίνιΙταλός · 1883–1966
  9. 9Αλεξάντερ ΑρχιπένκοΑλεξάντερ ΑρχιπένκοΟυκρανό-Αμερικανός · 1887–1964
  10. 10Ζακ ΛιπσίτζΖακ ΛιπσίτζΛιθουανός-Γάλλος-Αμερικανός · 1891–1973
  11. 11Μπεν ΝίκολσονΜπεν ΝίκολσονΒρετανός · 1894–1982
  12. 12Μαρία ΛαουρέντσιναΜαρία ΛαουρέντσιναΓαλλική · 1883–1956
  13. 13Όλγα ΡοζάνοβαΌλγα Ροζάνοβα1886–1918
  14. 14Jean Dominique Antony MetzingerJean Dominique Antony MetzingerΓάλλος · 1883–1956
  15. 15Λιουμπόβ ΠοπόβαΛιουμπόβ Ποπόβα1889–1924
  16. 16Carl NewmanCarl NewmanAmerican · 1858–1932
  17. 17Ρογήερ ντε λα ΦρεσάνηςΡογήερ ντε λα ΦρεσάνηςΓάλλος · 1885–1925
  18. 18Αμαδές Ντε Σούζα ΚάρντοσοΑμαδές Ντε Σούζα ΚάρντοσοΠορτογάλος · 1887–1918
  19. 19Ρούφινο ΤαμάγιοΡούφινο ΤαμάγιοΜεξικανός · 1899–1990
  20. 20Arthur SegalArthur SegalRomanian · 1875–1944
  21. 21Μάξιμος ΒέβερΜάξιμος ΒέβερΑμερικανός · 1881–1961
  22. 22Χοακίν Τόρες ΓκαρθίαΧοακίν Τόρες Γκαρθία1874–1949
  23. 23Νάθαν ΆλτμανΝάθαν ΆλτμανΡώσος · 1889–1970
  24. 24André LhoteAndré LhoteΓαλλικός · 1885–1962
  25. 25Μαρία ΜπλανσάρντΜαρία Μπλανσάρντ1881–1932
  26. 26Julio GonzálezJulio GonzálezSpanish · 1876–1942
  27. 27Louis MarcoussisLouis MarcoussisPolish-French · 1878–1941
  28. 28Ραϋμόν Ντυσάμ-ΒιγιόνΡαϋμόν Ντυσάμ-Βιγιόν1876–1918
  29. 29Armand SchonbergerArmand SchonbergerFrench · 1885–1974
  30. 30Gabriel Portillo Del ToroGabriel Portillo Del ToroMexican · 1927–2013
  31. 31Κρίστοφερ Ρίτσαρντ Βινς ΝεβίνσονΚρίστοφερ Ρίτσαρντ Βινς ΝεβίνσονΒρετανός · 1889–1946
  32. 32Άλφρεντ Χένρι ΜαύερΆλφρεντ Χένρι ΜαύερΑμερικανός · 1868–1932
  33. 33Διά Αλ-ΑζάουιΔιά Αλ-ΑζάουιΙρακίος · γεννημένος το 1939
  34. 34Εμίλιο ΠετρόρουτιΕμίλιο ΠετρόρουτιΑργεντίνος · 1892–1971
  35. 35Αουρέλιο ΑρτέταΑουρέλιο Αρτέτα1879–1940
  36. 36Morris KantorMorris KantorRussian · 1896–1974
  37. 37Λάιους ΒάινταΛάιους ΒάινταΟυγγρός · 1908–1941
  38. 38István FarkasIstván FarkasHungarian · 1887–1944
  39. 39William RobertsWilliam RobertsBritish · 1895–1980
  40. 40Βίλχελμ Χένρι ΛούντστρεμΒίλχελμ Χένρι ΛούντστρεμΝορβηγός · 1893–1950
  41. 41Γουίλιαμ ΓκιλιέςΓουίλιαμ ΓκιλιέςΣκωτσέζος · 1899–1970
  42. 42Karl KnathsKarl KnathsAmerican · 1891–1971
  43. 43Νίκος Χατζηκυριάκος-ΓκίκαςΝίκος Χατζηκυριάκος-ΓκίκαςΕλληνός · 1906–1994
  44. 44Franco GentiliniFranco GentiliniItalian · 1909–1981
  45. 45Ρόμπερτ ΚολκουνΡόμπερτ ΚολκουνΣκωτσέος · 1914–1962
  46. 46Cliff RoweCliff RoweBritish · 1904–1988
  47. 47Emilio TadiniEmilio TadiniSpanish · 1927–2002

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