Cubist masters, in order
The most famous Cubist 화가 is 파블로 피카소 (1881–1973), known for 아비뇽의 처녀들 및 게르니카. Next come 조르주 브라크, 페르낭 레제, 후안 그리스 및 로베르 들로네. This ranking of the 47 most famous Cubist 화가들 runs from Carl Newman (born 1858) to 디아 알-아자위 (born 1939), across 28 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.
The essentials
Ranked, with their masterpieces
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프랑스 Born in 아르장퇴유 ['야수파', '입체주의', '분석적 입체주의', '종합적 입체주의'] Wikipedia in 31/32 languages
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프랑스 Born in 아르장탕 ['입체주의', '튜브즘', '황금 비율', '순수주의', '다다이즘', '구성주의'] Wikipedia in 27/32 languages
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러시아 Born in 멜렌키 ['절대주의', '큐보-미래주의', '네오-프리미티비즘'] Wikipedia in 17/32 languages
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프랑스 Born in 낭트 ['신인상주의', '야수파', '입체주의', '결정적 입체주의'] Wikipedia in 22/32 languages
출생: 프랑스 낭트 (1883년). 사망: 1956년. 장 도미니크 안토니 메트장은 20세기 미술사의 흐름을 바꾼 결정적인 인물이었습니다. 그는 단순히 뛰어난 프랑스 화가에 머물지 않고, 이론가이자 작가, 비평가, 그리고 시인으로서 입체주의(Cubism) 운동의 기틀을 마련하는 데 중추적인 역할을 수행했습니다. 그의 예술적 공헌은 캔버스 위의 창작물을 넘어, 입체주의를 정의하고 대중화하는 데 기여한 혁신적인 이론적 작업들로까지 확장됩니다.
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American Figurative art, Cubism
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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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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Spanish Born in Barcelona Cubism Wikipedia in 15/32 languages
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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Polish-French Born in Warsaw Cubism, School of Paris, Impressionism Wikipedia in 11/32 languages
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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French Born in Damville Cubism Wikipedia in 18/32 languages
Coming from a remarkably creative family—brothers Jacques Villon, Marcel Duchamp, and sister Suzanne Duchamp -Crotti all achieved prominence as artists—Raymond initially pursued medicine at the Sorbonne.
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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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Mexican Cubism
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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아르헨티나인 Born in 라플라타 ['입체주의', '미래주의', '구성주의'] Wikipedia in 8/32 languages
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스페인 국적 Born in 빌바오 ['상징주의', '입체주의', '사회 사실주의'] Wikipedia in 5/32 languages
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Hungarian Born in Budapest École de Paris, Cubism Wikipedia in 5/32 languages
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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British Born in London English Cubism Wikipedia in 6/32 languages
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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American Born in Eau Claire Cubism, Modernism Wikipedia in 3/32 languages
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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Italian Born in Faenza Roman School; Archaic Style Wikipedia in 5/32 languages
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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British Socialist Realism; New Realism Wikipedia in 1/32 languages
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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Spanish Born in Milan Catalan Modernisme Wikipedia in 1/32 languages
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.
The paintings behind the names
Through time
In figures
| 프랑스 | 7 |
|---|---|
| 스페인 | 4 |
| 러시아 | 3 |
| 영국 | 3 |
| 미국 | 2 |
| 우크라이나 | 2 |
| United Kingdom | 2 |
| Italy | 2 |
| 1850s | 1 |
|---|---|
| 1860s | 1 |
| 1870s | 7 |
| 1880s | 21 |
| 1890s | 9 |
| 1900s | 4 |
| 1910s | 1 |
| 1920s | 2 |
| 1930s | 1 |
| 뉴욕 현대 미술관 | 4 |
|---|---|
| 시카고 미술관 | 3 |
| 필립스 컬렉션 | 3 |
| 레이나 소피아 국립 미술관 | 2 |
| 캐나다 국립 미술관 | 2 |
| 테이트 모던 | 1 |
| Staatliche Kunsthalle Karlsruhe | 1 |
| 솔로몬 R. 구겐하임 미술관 | 1 |
All of them, in order
파블로 피카소스페인 · 1881–1973조르주 브라크프랑스 · 1882–1963페르낭 레제프랑스 · 1881–1955
후안 그리스스페인 · 1887–1927
로베르 들로네프랑스인 · 1885–1941
블라디미르 타틀린우크라이나/러시아 · 1885–1953
라이오넬 파이닝거독일계 미국인 · 1871–1956
지노 세베리니1883–1966
알렉산더 아르키펜코우크라이나계 미국인 · 1887–1964
자크 립시츠리투아니아-프랑스-미국 · 1891–1973
벤 니콜슨영국 · 1894–1982
마리 로랑생프랑스 · 1883–1956올가 로자노바러시아 · 1886–1918장 메챙제프랑스 · 1883–1956
류보비 포포바러시아인 · 1889–1924Carl NewmanAmerican · 1858–1932
로제 데 라 프레나예프랑스 · 1885–1925
아메데오 데 소우자 카르도소1887–1918
루피노 타마요멕시코 · 1899–1990Arthur SegalRomanian · 1875–1944
맥스 웨버미국인 · 1881–1961
호아킨 토레스 가르시아우루과이-스페인 국적 · 1874–1949
나단 알트만러시아 · 1889–1970
앙드레 로트프랑스 · 1885–1962
마리아 블랑샤르스페인 · 1881–1932Julio GonzálezSpanish · 1876–1942Louis MarcoussisPolish-French · 1878–1941Raymond Duchamp-VillonFrench · 1876–1918Armand SchonbergerFrench · 1885–1974Gabriel Portillo Del ToroMexican · 1927–2013
크리스토퍼 리처드 윈 위닝 네빈슨영국 · 1889–1946
알프레드 헨리 마우러미국인 · 1868–1932
디아 알-아자위이라크인 · 1939년생에밀리오 페토루티아르헨티나인 · 1892–1971아우렐리오 아르테타스페인 국적 · 1879–1940
Morris KantorRussian · 1896–1974
로요스 바이다헝가리 · 1908–1941István FarkasHungarian · 1887–1944William RobertsBritish · 1895–1980
빌헬름 헨리크 룬스트룀노르웨이 · 1893–1950
윌리엄 조지 길리스1899–1970Karl KnathsAmerican · 1891–1971
니코스 하지키리아코스-기카그리스 · 1906–1994Franco GentiliniItalian · 1909–1981
로버트 콜쿤스코틀랜드인 · 1914–1962Cliff RoweBritish · 1904–1988Emilio TadiniSpanish · 1927–2002Your questions, answered
The highest-ranked living 화가들 in this list are 디아 알-아자위 (#33).
Most 화가들 in this list were born in the 1880s (21 of 47), between 1858 and 1939 overall.
The earliest-born 화가 in this list is Carl Newman (#16), born in 1858.
프랑스: 7 of the 47 화가들 in this list were born there, then 스페인 (4) 및 러시아 (3).
뉴욕: 2 of the 화가들 in this list were born there.
Our catalogue holds 7,389 works by these 화가들. Each one can be ordered as a hand-painted oil reproduction or a print.
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유명한 19th Century 예술가수련 (또는 연꽃) · 클로드 모네
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