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Франсиско Гойя 1746–1828
Испанец Born in Фуэндетодос ['Рококо', 'Романтизм', 'Модернизм'] Wikipedia in 32/32 languages
Romanticist masters, in order
The most famous Romanticist painter is Франсиско Гойя (1746–1828), known for Третье мая 1808 года (Расстрел защитников Мадрида) and Сатурн пожирающий своего сына. Next come Эжен Делакруа, Уильям Тёрнер, Каспар Давид Фридрих and Уильям Блейк. This ranking of the 100 most famous Romanticist painters runs from Франческо Мокки (born 1580) to Максфилд Пэрриш (born 1870), across 25 countries.
How this list is ranked. Artists whose works our catalogue files under Romanticist, 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 Фуэндетодос ['Рококо', 'Романтизм', 'Модернизм'] Wikipedia in 32/32 languages
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Британская Born in Ковент-Гарден Романтизм Wikipedia in 31/32 languages
«Боевой Темероль, буксируемый к последнему причалу для разборки» (Галерея Тейт, Лондон). «Руины аббатства Тинтерн» (Музей Калуста Гульбенкиана, Лиссабон, Португалия). «Работорговцы, выбрасывающие за борт мертвых и умирающих — приближается тайфун» (Музей изящных искусств, Бостон, Массачусетс).
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Немец Born in Грайфсвальд Романтизм Wikipedia in 31/32 languages
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Француз Born in Руан Романтизм Wikipedia in 30/32 languages
While The Raft of the Medusa remains his most celebrated achievement, Géricault’s artistic output encompassed a broader range of subjects. His bronze figure reclines, brush in hand, on his tomb at Père Lachaise Cemetery in Paris, above a low-relief panel depicting the harrowing scene from The Raft of the Medusa – a fitting tribute to an artist who dedicated his life to capturing the complexities and contradictions of the human condition.
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Француз Born in Париж Неоклассицизм, Реализм, Импрессионизм Wikipedia in 30/32 languages
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Британец Born in Ист-Бергхольт Романтизм Wikipedia in 30/32 languages
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Француз Born in Страсбург Романтизм Wikipedia in 30/32 languages
«Легенда о бродячем еврее» (1856). Дон Кихот (1860-е).
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Русский Born in Феодосия Русский романтизм Wikipedia in 32/32 languages
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Поляк Born in Вольный город Краков Романтизм, историческая живопись Wikipedia in 30/32 languages
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Француз Born in Париж Романтизм и неоклассицизм Wikipedia in 26/32 languages
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Швейцарец Born in Цюрих Романтизм, темный романтизм Wikipedia in 27/32 languages
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Француз Born in Париж Неоклассицизм и романтизм Wikipedia in 26/32 languages
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Француз Born in Монтаржи Неоклассицизм & Романтизм Wikipedia in 23/32 languages
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Французский Born in Санлис Романтизм и Реализм Wikipedia in 23/32 languages
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Британский Born in Дерби Кьяроскуро, Романтизм Wikipedia in 23/32 languages
Notable Works: An Experiment on a Bird in the Air Pump, A Philosopher Lecturing on the Orrery, Dovedale by Moonlight.
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Британский Born in Бристоль Портретная живопись Wikipedia in 22/32 languages
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Англичанин Born in Ливерпуль Романтизм Wikipedia in 19/32 languages
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Британский Born in Кале Прерафаэлитызм Wikipedia in 22/32 languages
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Итальянец Born in Венеция Итальянский романтизм Wikipedia in 27/32 languages
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Финский Born in Пори Национальный романтизм Wikipedia in 26/32 languages
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Французский Born in Семана Неоклассицизм и Романтизм Wikipedia in 20/32 languages
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Русский Born in Санкт-Петербург Романтизм Wikipedia in 27/32 languages
«Убийство царя» (1827) — ранняя работа, демонстрирующая его талант к историческому повествованию. «Защита Гроба» (1846) — произведение, раскрывающее способность Брюллова сочетать глубокую эмоцию с исторической достоверностью. «Княгиня Юлия Павловна Самоиллова покидает бал со своей приемной дочерью Амацилией Пачини» (1832) — великолепный образец его портретного мастерства.
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Британский Born in Лондон Викторианская реалистичность Wikipedia in 18/32 languages
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Born in Хейдон Бридж Wikipedia in 19/32 languages
«Пир Валтасара»: библейская история, воплощенная через драматическое освещение и сложнейшую детализацию, подчеркивающую падение Вавилона. «Манфред и альпийская ведьма»: работа, вдохновленная поэмой Байрона, которая служит примером способности Мартина переносить литературные сюжеты в визуально ошеломляющие композиции. «Сатана пробуждает падших ангелов» (по мотивам «Потерянного рая»): мощная интерпретация эпической поэмы Мильтона, демонстрирующая его талант к изображению драматических сцен из классической литературы.
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Норвежец, датско-норвежец Born in Берген Романтизм Wikipedia in 23/32 languages
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Француз Born in Париж Романтизм, Неоклассицизм Wikipedia in 21/32 languages
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Американец Born in Уилкс-Барре Wikipedia in 18/32 languages
Mó-sho-la-túb-bee, He Who Puts Out and Kills, Chief of the Tribe (1834). Mó-sho-la-túb-bee, He Who Puts Out and Kills, Chief of the Tribe (1834). On sáw kie, Саук в молитве (около 1830 г.).
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Американский Born in Чарльзтаун Романтизм Wikipedia in 32/32 languages
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Норвежский Born in Кристиания Романтизм Wikipedia in 20/32 languages
His lineage—his father, Ove Gude, was a respected lawyer and politician, while his mother, Marie Elisabeth Brandt, nurtured an early appreciation for artistic expression—provided a fertile ground for his developing talent. Schirmer’s teachings were instrumental in shaping Gude’s artistic philosophy.
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Ukrainian Born in Moryntsi Romanticism Wikipedia in 32/32 languages
Numerous museums and memorials—including the Taras Shevchenko National Museum in Kyiv and the Tereshchenko Museum —are dedicated to preserving his legacy.
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Немецко-Американский Born in Швебиш-Гмюнд Романтизм, Дюссельдорфская школа Wikipedia in 21/32 languages
Yet, even amidst these challenges, a spark ignited within him: an innate artistic talent that found its initial expression not as a profession, but as a means of solace and occupation during his father’s illness. Notable Works: Washington Crossing the Delaware, Columbus Before the Council of Salamanca, Angel on the Battlefield.
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Французский Born in Клюни Неоклассицизм Wikipedia in 21/32 languages
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Британская Born in Лидс Викторианский стиль, Ноктюрны, Прерафаэлиты Wikipedia in 18/32 languages
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Шотландец Born in Стокбридж Портрет, Реализм Wikipedia in 17/32 languages
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Датский Born in Копенгаген Неоклассицизм и романтизм Wikipedia in 26/32 languages
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Немецкий Born in Кассель Реализм, Романтизм Wikipedia in 22/32 languages
Clearing up—Coast of Sicily (1847), представленная в музее Валтерсов в Нью-Йорке, является ярким примером его мастерства в изображении света и атмосферы, запечатлевая мимолетную красоту средиземноморского пейзажа. Wildbach демонстрирует его способность передавать первобытную силу природы с помощью динамичной манеры письма и драматической композиции. Storm on the Sea at the Norwegian Coast (1837), находящаяся в музее Штадель, является особенно впечатляющим примером его драматических морских пейзажей, изображающих бушующие волны и грозовые небеса.
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Нидерландско-Бельгийская Born in Амстердам Романтизм Wikipedia in 12/32 languages
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Британский Born in Хайгейт Нонсенс, Викторианская живопись Wikipedia in 26/32 languages
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Born in Paris Wikipedia in 21/32 languages
Cogniet’s early work demonstrated a classical foundation, influenced by his academic training. His time in Rome exposed him to Italian Renaissance art, shaping his style towards Romanticism.
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Немец Born in Шпайер Неоклассицизм Wikipedia in 21/32 languages
Anselm Feuerbach (1829-1880) stands as a monumental figure in the tapestry of German Romanticism and Neoclassicism, embodying a rare and harmonious fusion of these two powerful artistic currents. After honing his skills at the Munich Academy, Feuerbach sought inspiration beyond German borders, establishing himself in Antwerp to master the vibrant Venetian colorism under Gustave Wappers. By weaving together the structural rigor of Neoclassicism with the soulful lyricism of Romanticism, Feuerbach secured his place as one of the most significant painters of the 19th century, leaving behind a legacy that celebrates the eternal dialogue between humanity and myth.
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Американский Born in Филадельфия Неоклассицизм, Иллюстрация Wikipedia in 17/32 languages
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Австро-немец Born in Вена Романтизм; Импрессионизм Wikipedia in 20/32 languages
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Нидерландско-французский Born in Дордрехт Романтизм и классицизм Wikipedia in 21/32 languages
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English Romantic Landscape Painting
His notable works, such as the View from Chelsea Bridge of the Destruction of Drury Lane Theatre (1814), demonstrate his ability to merge urban drama with nocturnal atmosphere, turning a moment of destruction into a poetic study of light and shadow.
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Британско-американец Born in Хорнкасл Романтизм, Неоклассицизм Wikipedia in 13/32 languages
Sully также проявил себя как талантливый исторический живописец, создав такие известные работы, как The Passage of the Delaware, где он изобразил знаменитый переход Вашингтона через реку Делавэр – момент, ставший символом борьбы за независимость и свободы.
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Austrian Born in Horní Planá Biedermeier, Landscape Wikipedia in 25/32 languages
Authors like Hesse and Mann have acknowledged Stifter's profound impact on their work. Despite suffering from declining health in his later years – culminating in a tragic suicide in 1868 – Adalbert Stifter’s legacy endures. His writing style is notable for its meticulous detail and understated elegance, reflecting his Biedermeier sensibilities—a movement emphasizing simplicity, realism, and a focus on everyday life.
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Русский Born in Москва Академизм, Реализм Wikipedia in 22/32 languages
Throughout his career, Makovsky’s art served as a window into Russian life, particularly its historical and cultural richness. The Russian Bride’s Attire (1889), also known as Beneath the Crown, stands as a prime example—a lavishly detailed portrayal of pre-wedding rituals, brimming with symbolism and vibrant color. Konstantin Makovsky’s influence extends beyond his impressive body of work.
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Немецкий Born in Дюссельдорф Дюссельдорфская школа живописи Wikipedia in 21/32 languages
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Шотландский Born in Стокбридж Ориентализм Wikipedia in 17/32 languages
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Английский Born in Лондон Неоклассицизм Wikipedia in 16/32 languages
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Английский Born in Альффилд Жанровое живопись Wikipedia in 17/32 languages
«Клик» отличался особой строгостью в отношении качества работ и часто подвергался критике за излишнюю детализацию и социальную направленность своих полотен. Frith, как один из ключевых членов этого объединения, стремился к точности и правдивости в изображении жизни, что отражалось в его масштабных и сложнейших композициях. Наиболее известные работы Frith – это картины, посвященные повседневной жизни викторианской Англии.
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Немецкий Born in Пренцлау Классицизм, Романтизм Wikipedia in 15/32 languages
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Испанец Born in Реус Ориенталистская живопись Wikipedia in 18/32 languages
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Шотландец Born in Файф Жанровая живопись Wikipedia in 15/32 languages
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Немец Born in Бад-Арзолен Дюссельдорфская школа Wikipedia in 15/32 languages
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Австриец Born in Эльбигенальп Неоклассицизм и романтизм Wikipedia in 15/32 languages
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Австро-немецкая Born in Прага Сецессион, мистические аллегории Wikipedia in 15/32 languages
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Norwegian Neo-Romanticism
Despite the honors bestowed upon him, such as being named a Knight of the Royal Norwegian Order of St.
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Француз Born in Трелон Академическая живопись Wikipedia in 12/32 languages
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Француз Born in Париж Романтизм Wikipedia in 15/32 languages
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English Born in Heidelberg Romanticism, Neoclassicism Wikipedia in 11/32 languages
His life and artistry were deeply intertwined with the shifting landscapes of 19th-century Europe, reflecting a period where the sublime beauty of nature met the burgeoning spirit of national identity. Cultural Documentation: Through his travels, he provided a visual record of the European landscapes that were central to the Romantic identity, particularly the Greek and Bavarian vistas.
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German Born in Friedrichstadt Romanticism & Biedermeier Wikipedia in 18/32 languages
His achievements can be summarized through several key artistic contributions: Technical Versatility: A seamless transition from the precise, linear discipline of engraving to the expressive, textured freedom of oil painting. Cultural Legacy: Establishing a lasting aesthetic influence on 19th-century German art through his meticulous observation and romanticized vision of the natural world. Born in the cultural heart of Dresden in 1803, Adrian Ludwig Richter emerged as a defining voice of the German Romantic movement.
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Норвежский Born in Хельгёйа Романтическая пейзажная живопись Wikipedia in 14/32 languages
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Британский Born in Салисберри ['Промышленное искусство', 'Историческая живопись']
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Danish Born in Копенгаген Romanticism Wikipedia in 18/32 languages
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Французский Born in Сент-Омер Академическая живопись Wikipedia in 14/32 languages
De Neuville's artistic strength lay in his ability to transform historical events into emotionally resonant narratives. “The Charge of the Light Brigade” (1860) —a poignant depiction of the disastrous Crimean War cavalry charge—exemplifies this approach. Early successes included depictions of battles from the Crimean War and scenes illustrating episodes from Garibaldi’s campaigns in Italy.
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Австриец Born in Вена Романтизм Wikipedia in 17/32 languages
Schackgalerie (Мюнхен): Познакомьтесь с работами Швида в галерее Шака в Мюнхене. Музей Альбертина: Узнайте о текущих исследованиях гравюр и репродукций Швида в музее Альбертина.
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Немецко-американский Born in Бремен Дюссельдорфская школа, Школа реки Гудзон (под влиянием)
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Шотландский Born in Данфермлин Прерафаэлиты Wikipedia in 14/32 languages
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Шотландец Born in Эдинбург Романтизм Wikipedia in 11/32 languages
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Британский Born in Пенегойс Ланкапежный живопись Wikipedia in 16/32 languages
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Filipino Born in Badoc European Academic Style Wikipedia in 12/32 languages
Cultural Bridge: His role in bringing Filipino talent to the forefront of the international stage in Madrid and beyond.
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Американец Born in Чарлстон Романтизм Wikipedia in 18/32 languages
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Британский Born in Арнолд Романтизм Wikipedia in 17/32 languages
The family subsequently moved to Paris in 1818, immersing Richard in the heart of French artistic life. Rouen, Normandy (c. 1823): A quintessential example of Bonington’s atmospheric landscapes, capturing the essence of the Norman countryside. View of the Lagoon near Venice (1827): Demonstrates his ability to depict light and water with remarkable sensitivity, showcasing a Venetian scene filled with romantic allure.
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Russian Born in Karpovo Romanticism Wikipedia in 20/32 languages
Vasily Andreyevich Tropinin (19 March 1776 – 16 May 1857) remains a cornerstone of Russian Romanticism, an artist whose life story is as poignant and profound as the portraits he left behind.
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Немецкий Born in Бернау Прерафаэлитский стиль Wikipedia in 16/32 languages
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Французский и британский Born in Страсбург Романтизм Wikipedia in 9/32 languages
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English Genre painting
He drew inspiration from artists like Arthur John Elsley, whose own depictions of children shared a similar emphasis on sentimentality and idyllic beauty. Notably, Morgan often sought assistance from artists like Arthur John Elsley or Allen Sealey when depicting challenging subjects such as animals or pets, recognizing the importance of accurate representation in capturing the essence of his scenes.
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Француз Born in Ла-Рошель Ориентализм Wikipedia in 17/32 languages
The paintings behind the names
Through time
In figures
| Великобритания | 25 |
|---|---|
| Франция | 23 |
| Германия | 12 |
| США | 4 |
| Испания | 3 |
| Норвегия | 3 |
| Австрия | 3 |
| Польша | 2 |
| 16th century | 2 |
|---|---|
| 18th century | 47 |
| 19th century | 51 |
| Метрополитен-музей | 10 |
|---|---|
| Лувр | 9 |
| Национальная галерея | 6 |
| Баварские государственные живописные коллекции | 5 |
| Тейт Брититен | 4 |
| Национальный музей в Варшаве | 4 |
| Wallace Collection | 4 |
| Музей Орсе | 4 |
All of them, in order
Your questions, answered
First place goes to Франсиско Гойя (#1); Эжен Делакруа (#2) and Уильям Тёрнер (#3) complete the podium.
Франсиско Гойя (#1), Эжен Делакруа (#2), Уильям Тёрнер (#3), Каспар Давид Фридрих (#4) and Уильям Блейк (#5).
The women of this list (1): Генриетта Роннер-Книп (#45).
The highest-ranked painters born in Великобритания are Уильям Тёрнер (#3), Уильям Блейк (#5), Джон Констебл (#8), Джозеф Райт (#18) and Томас Лоуренс (#19).
The highest-ranked painters born in Франция are Эжен Делакруа (#2), Теодор Жерико (#6), Камиль Коро (#7), Гюстав Доре (#9) and Поль Деларош (#12).
Париж: 8 of the painters in this list were born there.
Великобритания: 25 of the 100 painters in this list were born there, then Франция (23) and Германия (12).
The museums holding the most key works of this list are Метрополитен-музей (10), Лувр (9) and Национальная галерея (6).
“Influence of Old Masters: He drew inspiration from Baroque masters like Rubens, Titian, and Velázquez, adopting their techniques for dramatic lighting and expressive brushwork.” — from our biography of Теодор Жерико (#6).
Most painters in this list were born in the 19th century (51 of 100), between 1580 and 1870 overall.
The earliest-born painter in this list is Франческо Мокки (#58), born in 1580.
Our catalogue holds 23,004 works by these painters. Each one can be ordered as a hand-painted oil reproduction or a print.
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