Which Fauvist pintor is the most famous?

First place goes to Henri Matisse (#1); André Derain (#2) and Maurice de Vlaminck (#3) complete the podium.

Which five Fauvist pintores should everyone know?

Henri Matisse (#1), André Derain (#2), Maurice de Vlaminck (#3), Raoul Dufy (#4) e Georges Rouault (#5).

Who are the most famous Fauvist pintores from França?

The highest-ranked pintores born in França are Henri Matisse (#1), André Derain (#2), Maurice de Vlaminck (#3), Raoul Dufy (#4) e Georges Rouault (#5).

When did the famous Fauvist pintores live?

Most pintores in this list were born in the 1870s (7 of 14), between 1865 and 1887 overall.

Who are the great women of Fauvist art?

The women of this list (2): Georgette Agutte (#8) e Marguerite Zorach (#11).

Which museums hold the most Fauvist art?

The museums holding the most key works of this list are Museu Hermitage (1), National Gallery of Art (1) e MoMA - Museu de Arte Moderna (1).

Who was the earliest Fauvist pintor?

The earliest-born pintor in this list is Robert Bevan (#12), born in 1865.

What techniques did Fauvist pintores use?

“Furthermore, his canvases pulsated with energetic brushwork—thick, visible strokes conveying dynamism and immediacy—and objects and landscapes were distilled to their essential forms, prioritizing expressive power above meticulous detail.” — from our biography of Maurice de Vlaminck (#3).

Where were most Fauvist pintores born?

França: 8 of the 14 pintores in this list were born there, then France (2) e Países Baixos (1).

Where can I buy Fauvist art?

Our catalogue holds 3,799 works by these pintores. Each one can be ordered as a hand-painted oil reproduction or a print.

Fauvist masters, in order

14 Famous Fauvist Pintores: The Definitive Ranking

The most famous Fauvist pintor is Henri Matisse (1869–1954), known for Scetch for the 'Joy of life', Private Collecti e Dança (II), Eremitaget. Next come André Derain, Maurice de Vlaminck, Raoul Dufy e Georges Rouault. This ranking of the 14 most famous Fauvist pintores runs from Robert Bevan (born 1865) to Marguerite Zorach (born 1887), across 6 countries.

By the WahooArt.com curators28 Outubro 2026

How this list is ranked. Artists whose works our catalogue files under Fauvist, 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.

1Henri Matisse
2André Derain
3Maurice de Vlaminck

The essentials

Fauvist at a glance

14Artistas
1865–1887Anos de nascimento
6Países de origem
2Mulheres
3.799Obras em nosso catálogo

Cidades com mais nascimentos: Le Cateau-Cambrésis (1), Chatou (1), Paris (1), Le Havre (1)
Museus que detêm as principais obras: Museu Hermitage (1), National Gallery of Art (1), MoMA - Museu de Arte Moderna (1), Art Institute of Chicago (1)
As mulheres desta lista: Georgette Agutte, Marguerite Zorach

Ranked, with their masterpieces

The ranking: 14 Fauvist Pintores and their key works

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Henri Matisse 1869–1954

Born in Le Cateau-Cambrésis Wikipedia in 32/32 languages

Henri Matisse chegou ao mundo em 31 de dezembro de 1869, em uma cabana de tecelão na rue du Chêne Arnaud. Henri Matisse matriculou-se na Académie Julian para iniciar este processo e, mais tarde, transferiu-se para a École Nationale des Beaux-Arts. Ele observou atentamente as obras de Jean-Baptiste-Siméon Chardin, Nicolas Poussin e Antoine Watteau.

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André Derain 1880–1954

Francês Born in Chatou ['Fauvismo', 'Novo Classicismo'] Wikipedia in 28/32 languages

No ano de 1880, André Derain chegou ao mundo em Chatou, uma vila aninhada na região de Yvelines, na França. De setembro de 1901 até 1904, ele cumpriu seu serviço militar em Commercy, um período de separação que pausou seu florescente desenvolvimento artístico. O verão de 1905 trouxe uma mudança súbita e radiante para as vidas de André Derain e Henri Matisse.

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Maurice de Vlaminck 1876–1958

Francês Born in Paris Pós-impressionismo Wikipedia in 26/32 languages

Alongside luminaries like André Derain and Henri Matisse, he spearheaded this audacious group—a collective determined to dismantle established conventions and liberate color from its subservience to realism. Early masterpieces such as “Sur le zinc” (At the Bar) and “L’homme à la pipe” eloquently embody this distinctive stylistic signature. Following a visit to a Van Gogh exhibition, Vlaminck famously proclaimed his fervent appreciation for the artist's expressive fervor and stylistic innovation—a sentiment mirrored in Vlaminck’s own brushstrokes and emotional depth.

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Raoul Dufy 1877–1953

Francês Born in Le Havre Fauvismo Wikipedia in 27/32 languages

Raoul Dufy, nascido na vibrante cidade portuária de Le Havre, Normandia, em 1877, foi um artista cujo nome se tornou sinônimo de alegria, vivacidade e uma distinta joie de vivre francesa.

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Georges Rouault 1871–1958

Francês Born in 19.º arrondissement de Paris Expressionismo, Fauvismo Wikipedia in 23/32 languages

Georges Rouault, nascido em Paris em 1871, no coração da turbulência da Comuna, viveu uma vida profundamente marcada por dificuldades e busca espiritual. Ao mesmo tempo, ele buscou treinamento formal na École des Beaux-Arts, onde se tornou um aluno dedicado de Gustave Moreau, cujos inclinações simbolistas nutrimentam ainda mais a inclinação de Rouault para temas emocionalmente carregados.

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Albert Marquet 1875–1947

Francês Born in Bordéus Fauvismo, Naturalismo Wikipedia in 20/32 languages

Albert Marquet, nascido em Bordeaux em 1875, foi um pintor cuja jornada artística se desenrolou como uma evolução sutil, começando com a energia explosiva do Fauvismo e culminando em uma expressão naturalista profundamente pessoal. Ele expôs ao lado de Matisse, André Derain, Maurice de Vlaminck e outros no infame Salon d'Automne de 1905, onde críticos desdenhosamente os apelidaram de “les fauves” – as feras selvagens.

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Kees Van Dongen 1877–1968

Holandês Born in Roterdã Fauvismo Wikipedia in 26/32 languages

A importância histórica de Kees van Dongen estende-se muito além de seu domínio técnico da cor. Sua capacidade de misturar a beleza decorativa dos elementos Art Déco com a emoção pura do Expressionismo garantiu que sua influência ressoasse através das gerações subsequentes de artistas.

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Georgette Agutte 1867–1922

Francesa Born in Calais Fauvista, Pintora, Escultora Wikipedia in 10/32 languages

O mundo da arte, com todas as suas grandes proclamações e figuras célebres, muitas vezes negligencia aqueles que ousaram traçar os seus próprios caminhos — particularmente as mulheres artistas do final do século XIX e início do século XX. A sua formação inicial no estúdio de Gustave Moreau, em Paris, foi fundamental.

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Louis Valtat 1869–1952

French Born in Dieppe Fauvism Wikipedia in 8/32 languages

Under the guidance of masters such as Gustave Boulanger and Jules Lefebvre, he mastered the disciplined foundations of academic painting, yet his spirit yearned for something more liberated. Even as he experimented with the optical precision of Pointillism and the decorative flatness of the Nabis, a sense of joyful immediacy remained the hallmark of his oeuvre.

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Charles Camoin 1879–1965

French Born in Marseille Fauvist Expressionism Wikipedia in 9/32 languages

While his initial artistic sensibilities were nurtured by the soft, atmospheric nuances of Impressionism —drawing inspiration from the delicate touch of Monet and Sisley—Camoin possessed an underlying restlessness that sought something far more visceral. It was within these hallowed halls that a fateful encounter occurred: the meeting with Henri Matisse. Throughout his long and prolific career, which spanned until 1965, Camoin’s work remained deeply anchored in the landscapes of his youth.

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Marguerite Zorach 1887–1968

Born in Santa Rosa Wikipedia in 8/32 languages

Nascida em Santa Rosa, Califórnia, em 1887, Marguerite Zorach emergiu de uma linhagem que mesclava as tradições marítimas da Nova Inglaterra com os valores quacres da Pensilvânia. Sua presença ativa em exposições modernistas, como a Société des Artistes Indépendants e o próprio Salon d'Automne, permitiu que ela circulasse entre gigantes da arte, conectando-se com figuras proeminentes como Pablo Picasso, Gertrude Stein e Henri Rousseau.

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Robert Bevan 1865–1925

Britânico Born in Hove Fauvismo, Divisionismo Wikipedia in 7/32 languages

As a founding member of the Camden Town Group, he joined forces with artists determined to depict modern urban life and challenge established artistic norms. This collective spirit extended to his involvement with the London Group and the Cumberland Market Group, further demonstrating his commitment to progressive artistic movements. Works like “In the Downs near Lewes,” “The Chestnut Tree,” and “Landscape in the Blackdown Hills, Devon” exemplify this mastery, showcasing his ability to convey both the physical beauty and emotional resonance of the natural world.

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Pyotr Konchalovsky 1876–1956

Russo Born in Sloviansk Fauvismo, Cezanismo, Realismo Socialista Wikipedia in 9/32 languages

A história de Pyotr Konchalovsky começa na aldeia de Slavianka, situada no Governadorado de Kharkiv, no Império Russo. Sua educação formal teve início nas salas de aula da Escola de Pintura, Escultura e Arquitetura de Moscou. Entre 1896 e 1898, ele viajou para Paris para estudar na Académie Julian.

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Auguste Chabaud 1882–1955

Born in Nîmes Wikipedia in 5/32 languages

Edward Hopper (22 de julho de 1882 – 15 de maio de 1967) permanece como uma das figuras mais duradouras e enigmáticas da arte americana. Ele frequentou brevemente a Correspondence School of Illustrating na cidade de Nova York antes de ingressar na New York School of Art, sob a tutela de William Merritt Chase e Robert Henri.

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The paintings behind the names

Famous Fauvist works and the artists who made them

Scetch for the 'Joy of life', Private Collecti

Henri Matisse

1906
London Bridge

André Derain

1906 · MoMA - Museu de Arte Moderna, Nova York
Houses at Chatou

Maurice de Vlaminck

Art Institute of Chicago
The Thoroughbred

Raoul Dufy

1940
Head of Christ

Georges Rouault
National Holiday at Le Havre

Albert Marquet

1906 · Villa Flora, Winterthur
Saida

Kees Van Dongen

1920
Coffee in the garden

Georgette Agutte

Through time

A Fauvist timeline in masterpieces

In figures

By the numbers

País de origem
França	8
France	2
Países Baixos	1
Estados Unidos	1
Reino Unido	1
Ucrânia	1

Década de nascimento
1860s	4
1870s	7
1880s	3

Museus que detêm suas obras principais
Museu Hermitage	1
National Gallery of Art	1
MoMA - Museu de Arte Moderna	1
Art Institute of Chicago	1
Villa Flora	1
Statens Museum For Kunst	1
Museu de Israel	1
Brooklyn Museum	1

All of them, in order

Your questions, answered

Frequently asked questions

Which Fauvist pintor is the most famous?
First place goes to Henri Matisse (#1); André Derain (#2) and Maurice de Vlaminck (#3) complete the podium.
Which five Fauvist pintores should everyone know?
Henri Matisse (#1), André Derain (#2), Maurice de Vlaminck (#3), Raoul Dufy (#4) e Georges Rouault (#5).
Who are the most famous Fauvist pintores from França?
The highest-ranked pintores born in França are Henri Matisse (#1), André Derain (#2), Maurice de Vlaminck (#3), Raoul Dufy (#4) e Georges Rouault (#5).
When did the famous Fauvist pintores live?
Most pintores in this list were born in the 1870s (7 of 14), between 1865 and 1887 overall.
Who are the great women of Fauvist art?
The women of this list (2): Georgette Agutte (#8) e Marguerite Zorach (#11).
Which museums hold the most Fauvist art?
The museums holding the most key works of this list are Museu Hermitage (1), National Gallery of Art (1) e MoMA - Museu de Arte Moderna (1).
Who was the earliest Fauvist pintor?
The earliest-born pintor in this list is Robert Bevan (#12), born in 1865.
What techniques did Fauvist pintores use?
“Furthermore, his canvases pulsated with energetic brushwork—thick, visible strokes conveying dynamism and immediacy—and objects and landscapes were distilled to their essential forms, prioritizing expressive power above meticulous detail.” — from our biography of Maurice de Vlaminck (#3).
Where were most Fauvist pintores born?
França: 8 of the 14 pintores in this list were born there, then France (2) e Países Baixos (1).
Where can I buy Fauvist art?
Our catalogue holds 3,799 works by these pintores. Each one can be ordered as a hand-painted oil reproduction or a print.