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वासिली कैंडिंस्की 1866–1944
रूसी Born in मास्को ['अभिव्यक्तिवाद', 'अमूर्त चित्रकला', 'डेर ब्लाउ रीटर'] Wikipedia in 32/32 languages
Expressionist चित्रकार, ranked
The most famous Expressionist चित्रकार is वासिली कैंडिंस्की (1866–1944), known for सं состава सात और The blue horseman. Next come एडवर्ड मुंच, जीन-मिशेल बास्कियात, पॉल क्ले और जैक्सन पोलक. This ranking of the 100 most famous Expressionist चित्रकार runs from क्रिश्चियन रोल्फ़्स (born 1849) to जीन-मिशेल बास्कियात (born 1960), across 38 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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रूसी Born in मास्को ['अभिव्यक्तिवाद', 'अमूर्त चित्रकला', 'डेर ब्लाउ रीटर'] Wikipedia in 32/32 languages
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अमेरिकी Born in कोड़ी अमूर्त अभिव्यक्तिवाद Wikipedia in 31/32 languages
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इतालवी Born in लिवोर्नो अभिव्यक्तिवाद Wikipedia in 32/32 languages
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ऑस्ट्रियाई Born in वियना ऑस्ट्रियाई अभिव्यक्तिवाद Wikipedia in 32/32 languages
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आयरिश Born in डबलिन अभिव्यक्तिवाद, घनवाद, अतियथार्थवाद Wikipedia in 30/32 languages
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डच-अमेरिकी Born in रॉटरडैम अमूर्त अभिव्यक्तिवाद Wikipedia in 30/32 languages
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अमेरिकी Born in दौगाउपिलस ['कलर फील्ड पेंटिंग', 'अमूर्त अभिव्यक्तिवाद']
No. 10 (Brown Black Sienna on Dark Wine).
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जर्मन Born in म्यूनिख जर्मन अभिव्यक्तिवाद Wikipedia in 31/32 languages
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ऑस्ट्रियाई, चेक, ब्रिटिश Born in पोचमार्क अभिव्यक्तिवाद, वियनाई अवंत-गार्द Wikipedia in 29/32 languages
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जर्मन Born in अशफेनबर्ग जर्मन अभिव्यक्तिवाद Wikipedia in 32/32 languages
The Red Tower at Halle (म्यूजियम फोल्क्वांग, एसेन).
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आर्मेनियाई-अमेरिकी Born in खोरगम अमूर्त अभिव्यक्तिवाद, अतियथार्थवाद Wikipedia in 24/32 languages
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जर्मन-डेनिश Born in नोर्देल् जर्मन अभिव्यक्तिवाद Wikipedia in 28/32 languages
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जर्मन Born in अनटरहौसेन ['न्यू ऑब्जेक्टिविटी (Neue Sachlichkeit)', 'दादावाद (Dadaism)', 'अभिव्यक्तिवाद (Expressionism)'] Wikipedia in 28/32 languages
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बेल्जियम Born in ओस्टेंड ['प्रतीकवाद', 'अभिव्यक्तिवाद'] Wikipedia in 25/32 languages
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जर्मन Born in लिपजिग अभिव्यक्तिवाद, नई वस्तुनिष्ठता Wikipedia in 27/32 languages
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जर्मन Born in डोनाउएशिंगेन नव-अभिव्यक्तिवाद (Neo-Expressionism) Wikipedia in 23/32 languages
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ब्रिटिश Born in बर्लिन यथार्थवाद, आलंकारिक कला Wikipedia in 23/32 languages
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फ्रांसीसी Born in दिल्ली अभिव्यक्तिवाद, जंगलीवाद Wikipedia in 23/32 languages
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अमेरिकी Born in मैनहटन एब्स्ट्रैक्ट एक्सप्रेशनिज्म, कलर फील्ड Wikipedia in 19/32 languages
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Born in लेक्सिंगटन Wikipedia in 21/32 languages
Wikipedia पर साइ ट्वॉम्बली के बारे में और पढ़ें।. AllPaintingsStore: लौवर संग्रहालय, जिसमें ट्वॉम्बली के कमीशन किए गए कार्य शामिल हैं, के संग्रह की खोज करें: Musée du Louvre.
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German-American Born in न्यूयॉर्क नगर Expressionism, Cubism Wikipedia in 23/32 languages
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अमेरिकी Born in न्यूयॉर्क नगर अमूर्त अभिव्यक्तिवाद Wikipedia in 23/32 languages
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चेक Born in ओपावा ['यथार्थवाद', 'प्रतीकवाद', 'ऑर्फिज्म', 'क्यूबिज्म', 'अमूर्तता'] Wikipedia in 24/32 languages
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जर्मन Born in ड्यूशबासेलिट्ज़ नव-अभिव्यक्तिवाद (Neo-Expressionism) Wikipedia in 26/32 languages
Key works · The 100 most famous works
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जर्मन Born in रोटनफ्लूट अभिव्यक्तिवाद (Expressionism) Wikipedia in 25/32 languages
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जर्मन-फ्रांसीसी Born in लिपजिग गेस्चरल एब्स्ट्रैक्ट एक्सप्रेशनिज़्म Wikipedia in 15/32 languages
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अमेरिकी Born in एबरडीन अमूर्त अभिव्यक्तिवाद Wikipedia in 16/32 languages
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अमेरिकी Born in विल्क्स-बैरे अमूर्त अभिव्यक्तिवाद (Abstract Expressionism) Wikipedia in 17/32 languages
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भारतीय Born in पंढरपुर क्यूबिस्ट कथात्मक चित्रकला Wikipedia in 14/32 languages
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रूसी Born in टोरझोक अभिव्यक्तिवाद Wikipedia in 23/32 languages
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कनाडाई-अमेरिकी Born in मॉन्ट्रियल ['अमूर्त अभिव्यक्तिवाद', 'नव-अभिव्यक्तिवाद'] Wikipedia in 15/32 languages
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जर्मनी Born in टॉउवाडे अभिव्यक्तिवाद और प्रभाववाद Wikipedia in 24/32 languages
Key works · The 100 most famous works
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अमेरिकी Born in मेरियन स्क्वायर अभिव्यक्तिवाद, यथार्थवाद Wikipedia in 16/32 languages
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स्विस Born in वाचसेलडोर्न अभिव्यक्तिवाद, बाउहौस Wikipedia in 21/32 languages
Undeterred, Itten established the “ontos weaving workshops” near Zurich in 1924, collaborating with Bauhaus weaver Gunta Stölzl. In 1926, he founded a small art and architecture school in Berlin, where Ernst Neufert, a former Bauhaus architect, also taught, continuing to disseminate his innovative pedagogical methods. Johannes Itten, born in 1888 in the tranquil Swiss village of Südern-Linden, was more than just a painter; he was a visionary educator who fundamentally reshaped the landscape of modern art instruction.
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पोलिश Born in वारसॉ प्रतीकवाद, अतियथार्थवाद Wikipedia in 27/32 languages
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ऑस्ट्रियाई-अमेरिकी Born in वियना ट्वेल्व-टोन तकनीक; अभिव्यक्तिवाद Wikipedia in 31/32 languages
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रूसी-जर्मन-स्विस Born in तुला अभिव्यक्तिवाद, प्रतीकवाद Wikipedia in 21/32 languages
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स्पेनिश Born in ज़्विकाउ घनवाद, अतियथार्थवाद Wikipedia in 21/32 languages
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हंगेरियन Born in बुडापेस्ट आधुनिक हंगेरियन कला 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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जर्मन Born in लिएबाऊ अभिव्यक्तिवाद (Expressionism) Wikipedia in 19/32 languages
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Belgian Born in Antwerp Flemish Expressionism Wikipedia in 16/32 languages
He fundamentally altered the course of Belgian art, paving the way for subsequent generations of Expressionist artists.
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Born in विदिन Wikipedia in 18/32 languages
Nude with a Green Hat (1925): उनके नग्न अध्ययन का एक शानदार उदाहरण, जो रंग और रूप पर उनकी महारत को प्रदर्शित करता है। वर्तमान में यह सिनसिनाटी आर्ट म्यूजियम में सुरक्षित है।. Little Girl on an Armchair (1925): यह घरेलू परिवेश में मासूमियत और सुंदरता को कैद करने की उनकी क्षमता को दर्शाता है।.
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जर्मन Born in ग्रॉस नीनडॉर्फ अभिव्यक्तिवाद Wikipedia in 15/32 languages
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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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रूसी-फ्रांसीसी Born in विटेब्स्क घनवाद, आधुनिकतावाद Wikipedia in 23/32 languages
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अमेरिकी Born in ग्रैंड आइलैंड अमूर्त अभिव्यक्तिवाद Wikipedia in 12/32 languages
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ऑस्ट्रियाई Born in वियना अभिव्यक्तिवाद (Expressionism) Wikipedia in 15/32 languages
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अमेरिकी Born in पोर्टलैंड, ऑरेगॉन ['अमूर्त अभिव्यक्तिवाद', 'बे एरिया फिगुरेटिव', 'लिरिकल एब्स्ट्रैक्शन'] Wikipedia in 9/32 languages
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अमेरिकी Born in रदरफोर्ड आधुनिकतावाद, जलरंग Wikipedia in 16/32 languages
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जर्मन-अमेरिकी Born in वाइसेनबर्ग एन डेर वेसर अमूर्त अभिव्यक्तिवाद (Abstract Expressionism) Wikipedia in 14/32 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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अमेरिकी Born in न्यूयॉर्क नगर अमूर्त अभिव्यक्तिवाद (Abstract Expressionism) 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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अमेरिकी Born in बफ़ेलो एब्स्ट्रैक्ट एक्सप्रेशनिज्म, मिनिमलिज्म Wikipedia in 12/32 languages
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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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American Born in Centerville Abstract Expressionism 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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डच Born in इस-हेर्टजनबोस्च अभिव्यक्तिवाद, ल्यूमिनिज्म 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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अमेरिकी Born in कंसास सिटी अमूर्त अभिव्यक्तिवाद (Abstract Expressionism)
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American Born in बर्मिंघम Neo-Expressionism Wikipedia in 8/32 languages
Born on October 17, 1955, in Birmingham, Alabama, Marshall’s early life was shaped by the profound social tremors of the American South and the subsequent migration to Los Angeles. From his tenure as a professor at the University of Illinois at Chicago to major retrospective exhibitions like Kerry James Marshall: Mastry at the Museum of Contemporary Art, Chicago, his influence permeates both the academy and the public consciousness.
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बेल्जियम Born in घेंट फ्लेमिश एक्सप्रेशनिज्म 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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अमेरिकी Born in बेयरूत ['असेंबलज', 'पॉप आर्ट', 'नियो-दादा'] Wikipedia in 17/32 languages
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रूसी-लिथुआनियाई Born in नोवगोरोड अभिव्यक्तिवाद, शहर के दृश्य
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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.
The paintings behind the names
Through time
In figures
| संयुक्त राज्य अमेरिका | 21 |
|---|---|
| जर्मनी | 18 |
| ऑस्ट्रिया | 6 |
| Germany | 6 |
| रूस | 5 |
| नीदरलैण्ड | 2 |
| बेल्जियम | 2 |
| बेलारूस | 2 |
| 1840s | 1 |
|---|---|
| 1850s | 1 |
| 1860s | 10 |
| 1870s | 16 |
| 1880s | 22 |
| 1890s | 9 |
| 1900s | 13 |
| 1910s | 8 |
| 1920s | 10 |
| 1930s | 4 |
| 1940s | 2 |
| 1950s | 3 |
| 1960s | 1 |
| म्यूज़ियम फोल्क्वांग | 4 |
|---|---|
| इज़राइल संग्रहालय | 3 |
| मेट्रोपॉलिटन म्यूज़ियम ऑफ़ आर्ट | 3 |
| रॉयल म्यूजियम ऑफ फाइन आर्ट्स एंटवर्प | 3 |
| Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum | 3 |
| Bavarian State Painting Collections | 3 |
| ऑस्ट्रियाई गैलरी बेलवेडेरे | 2 |
| Lenbachhaus | 2 |
All of them, in order
Your questions, answered
First place goes to वासिली कैंडिंस्की (#1); एडवर्ड मुंच (#2) and जीन-मिशेल बास्कियात (#3) complete the podium.
वासिली कैंडिंस्की (#1), एडवर्ड मुंच (#2), जीन-मिशेल बास्कियात (#3), पॉल क्ले (#4) और जैक्सन पोलक (#5).
वियना: 4 of the चित्रकार in this list were born there.
The highest-ranked चित्रकार born in संयुक्त राज्य अमेरिका are जीन-मिशेल बास्कियात (#3), जैक्सन पोलक (#5), जैस्पर जॉन्स (#11), अलेक्जेंडर मिल्ने कैल्डर (#27) और हेलेन फ्रैंकेंथलर (#29).
Most चित्रकार in this list were born in the 1880s (22 of 100), between 1849 and 1960 overall.
The earliest-born चित्रकार in this list is क्रिश्चियन रोल्फ़्स (#62), born in 1849.
The highest-ranked living चित्रकार in this list are गेरहार्ड रिचटर (#9), जैस्पर जॉन्स (#11), एंसेलम कीफर (#23), जूलियन श्नाबेल (#35), पीटर डॉइ (#43) और केरी जेम्स मार्शल (#90).
The museums holding the most key works of this list are म्यूज़ियम फोल्क्वांग (4), इज़राइल संग्रहालय (3) और मेट्रोपॉलिटन म्यूज़ियम ऑफ़ आर्ट (3).
The highest-ranked चित्रकार born in जर्मनी are गेरहार्ड रिचटर (#9), फ्रांज मार्क (#13), आर्नेस्ट लुडविन किश्निर (#15), ओटो फिक्स (#18) और मैक्स बेकमैन (#21).
संयुक्त राज्य अमेरिका: 21 of the 100 चित्रकार in this list were born there, then जर्मनी (18) और ऑस्ट्रिया (6).
The women of this list (10): कैथ कोल्वित्ज़ (#25), हेलेन फ्रैंकेंथलर (#29), पाउला मोदरसन-बेकर (#34), ली क्रैसनर (#37), एलिस नील (#49), मैरिएन वॉन वेरेफ़किन (#55), Nadežda Petrović (#58) और Gabriele Münter (#77).
Our catalogue holds 16,739 works by these चित्रकार.
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