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Пабло Пикассо 1881–1973
Испанец Born in Малага Кубизм, Сюрреализм Wikipedia in 32/32 languages
Cubist masters, in order
The most famous Cubist художник is Пабло Пикассо (1881–1973), known for Авиньонские девицы и Герника. Next come Жорж Брак, Фернан Леже, Хуан Грис и Робер Делоне. This ranking of the 47 most famous Cubist художники runs from Carl Newman (born 1858) to Диа аль-Аззави (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.
The essentials
Ranked, with their masterpieces
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Испанец Born in Малага Кубизм, Сюрреализм Wikipedia in 32/32 languages
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Француз Born in Аржантёй ['Фовизм', 'Кубизм', 'Аналитический кубизм', 'Синтетический кубизм'] Wikipedia in 31/32 languages
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Француз Born in Аржантан ['Кубизм', 'Тубизм', 'Золотая секция', 'Пуризм', 'Дадаизм', 'Конструктивизм'] Wikipedia in 27/32 languages
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Испанец Born in Мадрид Кубизм, синтетический кубизм, аналитический кубизм Wikipedia in 31/32 languages
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Французский Born in Париж Орфизм и Кубизм Wikipedia in 27/32 languages
Absorbing Henri Matisse’s pioneering approach to color theory—specifically the principle of applying small, distinct dots of pigment—he meticulously replicated optical phenomena, striving for a shimmering effect that mirrored the natural world. This intellectual curiosity found fertile ground in his friendship with Jean Metzinger, who collaboratively investigated fragmented forms and mosaic-like compositions—a technique that would foreshadow their later involvement in Cubism.
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Украинец/Русский Born in Москва Конструктивизм Wikipedia in 26/32 languages
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Американский/Немецкий Born in Нью-Йорк Экспрессионизм Wikipedia in 23/32 languages
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Итальянский Born in Кортона Футуризм и Кубизм Wikipedia in 19/32 languages
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Украинско-американский Born in Киев Кубизм, Авангард Wikipedia in 30/32 languages
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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литовско-французско-американский Born in Друскининкай Кубизм, кристаллический кубизм Wikipedia in 17/32 languages
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Британский Born in Бакингемшир ['Абстрактное искусство', 'Кубизм', 'Конструктивизм'] Wikipedia in 13/32 languages
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Французская Born in X округ Парижа Кубизм Wikipedia in 23/32 languages
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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Француз Born in Нант ['Кубизм', 'Фовизм'] Wikipedia in 22/32 languages
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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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Французский Born in Ле-Ман Символизм и Кубизм Wikipedia in 15/32 languages
Roger de la Fresnaye, рожденный в аристократической семье Ла Френайев в 1885 году, был художником, чья короткая но невероятно яркая карьера осветила бурный ландшафт раннего XX века. Его история – это сочетание наследственного привилегии и художественной амбиции, классического образования, нарушенного авангардным энтузиазмом и трагически оборвавшейся болезнью.
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Португалец Born in Манселуш Модернизм, Кубизм, Футуризм Wikipedia in 16/32 languages
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Мексиканский Born in Оахака-де-Хуарес Фигуративная абстракция Wikipedia in 16/32 languages
Mixografía включала в себя травление дизайна на металлической пластине, а затем покрытие ее чернилами и хлопковым волокном перед нанесением давления, что приводило к созданию отпечатков с богатой цветовой палитрой и ощутимым текстурами. "Dos Personajes Atacados por Perros" (Два человека, атакованных собаками) является ярким примером его работ в технике Mixografía – мощным и символичным произведением искусства, демонстрирующим уникальные возможности этой техники.
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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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Американский Born in Белосток Кубизм, Экспрессионизм Wikipedia in 15/32 languages
The 1911 exhibition at the 291 Gallery—organized by Alfred Stieglitz—marked a watershed moment in Weber’s artistic career—and an agonizing one personally. His paintings were subjected to what many critics deemed “one of the most merciless critical whippings” ever inflicted upon an American artist.
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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 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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Британский Born in Лондон Футуризм, Кубизм Wikipedia in 9/32 languages
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Американский Born in Нью-Йорк Модернизм, Фавизм, Кубизм Wikipedia in 9/32 languages
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Аргентинский Born in Ла-Плата ['Кубизм', 'Футуризм'] Wikipedia in 8/32 languages
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Венгр Born in Залаэгерсег Кубизм и сюрреализм Wikipedia in 7/32 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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Британский Born in Лондон Английский кубизм Wikipedia in 6/32 languages
Similarly, ‘The Garden of Eden,’ a surrealist exploration of primal encounter, reveals his willingness to delve into psychological depths. His paintings were exhibited regularly at the Royal Academy summer exhibition from the 1950s until his death—a testament to his enduring reputation as a leading voice within British art. The Omega Workshops established by Roger Fry provided Roberts with an ideal platform for experimentation in abstract design, fostering cross-fertilization between fine and applied arts.
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Норвежец Born in Суннбю ['Символизм', 'Экспрессионизм'] Wikipedia in 4/32 languages
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Шотландец Born in Гадингтон Кубизм, шотландский колоризм Wikipedia in 6/32 languages
Sir William George Gillies, a name synonymous with the evocative beauty of Scottish landscapes and poignant still lifes, was born in Haddington, East Lothian, in 1898. His early paintings, such as “Two Pots, Saucer and Fruit” (1933), demonstrate this initial influence – a Cézanne-inspired arrangement characterized by carefully constructed compositions and an understated palette.
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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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Шотландец Born in Килмарнок Экспрессионизм Wikipedia in 3/32 languages
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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
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| Великобритания | 4 |
| Россия | 3 |
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| 1890s | 9 |
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All of them, in order
Пабло ПикассоИспанец · 1881–1973Жорж БракФранцуз · 1882–1963Фернан ЛежеФранцуз · 1881–1955Хуан ГрисИспанец · 1887–1927Робер ДелонеФранцузский · 1885–1941Владимир Евграфович ТатлинУкраинец/Русский · 1885–1953Лионель ФейнингерАмериканский/Немецкий · 1871–1956Джино СевериниИтальянский · 1883–1966Александр Порфирьевич АрхипенкоУкраинско-американский · 1887–1964Жак Липшицлитовско-французско-американский · 1891–1973Бен НиколсонБританский · 1894–1982Мари ЛорансенФранцузская · 1883–1956
Ольга Владимировна Розанова1886–1918Жан МетценжеФранцуз · 1883–1956
Попова, Любовь Сергеевна1889–1924Carl NewmanAmerican · 1858–1932Роже де ла ФренеФранцузский · 1885–1925Амадеу ди Соза-КардозуПортугалец · 1887–1918Руфино ТамайоМексиканский · 1899–1990Arthur SegalRomanian · 1875–1944Макс ВеберАмериканский · 1881–1961
Хоакин Торрес Гарсия1874–1949
Натан Исаевич АльтманРусский · 1889–1970
Андре ЛотэФранцуз · 1885–1962
Мария Бланшар1881–1932Julio GonzálezSpanish · 1876–1942Louis MarcoussisPolish-French · 1878–1941
Раймон Дюшан-Вийон1876–1918Armand SchonbergerFrench · 1885–1974Gabriel Portillo Del ToroMexican · 1927–2013Кристофер НевинсонБританский · 1889–1946Альфред МорерАмериканский · 1868–1932
Диа аль-АззавиИракский · род. 1939Эмилио ПетторутиАргентинский · 1892–1971
Аурелио Артета1879–1940
Morris KantorRussian · 1896–1974Лайош ВайдаВенгр · 1908–1941István FarkasHungarian · 1887–1944Уильям РобертсБританский · 1895–1980Вильгельм Хенрик ЛундстрёмНорвежец · 1893–1950Уильям ДобеллШотландец · 1899–1970Karl KnathsAmerican · 1891–1971
Никос Хадзикириакос-ГикасГреция · 1906–1994Franco GentiliniItalian · 1909–1981Роберт КолкаунШотландец · 1914–1962Cliff RoweBritish · 1904–1988Emilio TadiniSpanish · 1927–2002Your questions, answered
First place goes to Пабло Пикассо (#1); Жорж Брак (#2) and Фернан Леже (#3) complete the podium.
Пабло Пикассо (#1), Жорж Брак (#2), Фернан Леже (#3), Хуан Грис (#4) и Робер Делоне (#5).
The women of this list (4): Мари Лорансен (#12), Ольга Владимировна Розанова (#13), Попова, Любовь Сергеевна (#15) и Мария Бланшар (#25).
The highest-ranked художники born in Франция are Жорж Брак (#2), Фернан Леже (#3), Робер Делоне (#5), Мари Лорансен (#12) и Жан Метценже (#14).
The museums holding the most key works of this list are Институт искусств Чикаго (4), Музей современного искусства (MoMA) (3) и The Phillips Collection (3).
Франция: 8 of the 47 художники in this list were born there, then Испания (4) и Великобритания (4).
The highest-ranked living художники in this list are Диа аль-Аззави (#33).
Most художники in this list were born in the 1880s (21 of 47), between 1858 and 1939 overall.
“Raised primarily by her mother following her father’s early death, Laurencin received a foundational education in technique at Sèvres porcelain manufactory before gravitating towards oil painting and enrolling at the Académie Humbert.” — from our biography of Мари Лорансен (#12).
The earliest-born художник in this list is Carl Newman (#16), born in 1858.
Нью-Йорк: 2 of the художники in this list were born there.
Our catalogue holds 7,389 works by these художники. Each one can be ordered as a hand-painted oil reproduction or a print.
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Знаменитые художники BaroqueРембрандт ван Рейн · Рембрандт
Знаменитые художники Contemporary RealistСборецы · Жан-Франсуа Милле
Знаменитые художники ImpressionistЗвёздная ночь (Нью-Йорк, MoMA) · Винсент Ван Гог
Знаменитые художники RomanticistСатурн пожирающий своего сына · Франсиско Гойя
Знаменитые художники NeoclassicistСмерть Марата · Жак-Луи Давид
Знаменитые художники RealistПроисхождение мира · Гюстав Курбе
Знаменитые художники RenaissanceМона Лиза (Джоконда) · Леонардо Да Винчи
Знаменитые художники Dutch Golden AgeДевушка с жемчужной серёжкой · Ян Вермеер
Знаменитые художники ExpressionistКомпозиция VII · Василий Васильевич Кандинский
Знаменитые художники RococoОтплытие на Кифере · Антуан ВаттоOther periods
Знаменитые художники Early MedievalSnowy River · Ван Вэй
Знаменитые художники High MedievalМадонна в Маэсти (Мадонна Оньисанти) · Джотто Ди Бондоне
Знаменитые художники Late MedievalБлаговещение и два святых · Симоне Мартини
Знаменитые художники RenaissanceСотворение Адама · Микеланджело
Знаменитые художники Early ModernПризвание святого Матфея · Караваджо
Знаменитые художники 19th CenturyВодяные лилии (или Нимфеи) · Клод Моне
Знаменитые художники ModernКампанельские банки с томатом и рисом · Энди Уорхол
Знаменитые художники ContemporaryWind Sculpture III (one in a series of nine) · Yinka ShonibareMore rankings
