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Пабло Пікассо 1881–1973
Іспанець Born in Малага Кубізм, Сюрреалізм Wikipedia in 32/32 languages
Cubist masters, in order
The most famous Cubist художник is Пабло Пікассо (1881–1973), known for Герніка та Старий Гітарист. Next come Жорж Брак, Фернан Леже, Хуан Ґріс та Робер Делоне. This ranking of the 47 most famous Cubist художники runs from Carl Newman (born 1858) to Дія аль-Аzzaві (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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Іспанець Born in Малага Кубізм, Сюрреалізм Wikipedia in 32/32 languages
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Француз Born in Аржантей ['Фавізм', 'Кубізм', 'Аналітичний кубізм', 'Синтетичний кубізм'] Wikipedia in 31/32 languages
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Француз Born in Аржантан ['Кубізм', 'Тюбізм', "Section d'Or", 'Пуризм', 'Дадаїзм', 'Конструктивизм'] Wikipedia in 27/32 languages
His brush moved with a rhythmic, almost industrial precision, seeking to capture the pulse of a changing era. He did not merely paint objects; he sought to find their essential, structural logic. By 1909, his presence in the creative circles of Paris grew as he met figures such as Alexander Archipenko, Jacques Lipchitz, Marc Chagall, and Robert Delaunay.
Where to see To encounter the physical presence of his vision, one might travel to the south of France, specifically to Biot in the Alpes-Maritimes.
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Іспанець Born in Мадрид Кубізм, синтетичний кубізм, аналітичний кубізм Wikipedia in 31/32 languages
There is a certain mathematical logic to how he builds a canvas. In many of his works, he moves away from the chaotic, shattering abstraction seen in earlier Cubism, opting instead for a more organized and legible structure. He was one of the three leading figures of Cubism, working in the same orbit as Pablo Picasso and Georges Braque.
Where to see Tracing the physical presence of his work requires a trip through several major collections.
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Українець/Росіянин Born in Москва Конструктивизм Wikipedia in 26/32 languages
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Німецько-американський Born in Нью-Йорк Виражаванство Wikipedia in 23/32 languages
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Італійський Born in Кортона Футуризм, Кубізм Wikipedia in 19/32 languages
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Українсько-американський Born in Київ Кубізм, 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 through simplified geometric shapes. 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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литовсько-французько-американська Born in Друскінінкай Кубізм, кристалічний кубізм Wikipedia in 17/32 languages
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Британський Born in Бакінгемшир ['Абстрактне мистецтво'] Wikipedia in 13/32 languages
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Французька Born in X округ Парижа Кубізм 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 ['Кібер-кубізм', 'Фавiзм', 'Неоімпресіонізм'] 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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Француз Born in Ле-Ман Символізм, Кубізм Wikipedia in 15/32 languages
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Португалієць Born in Манчелис Сучасний модернізм; Кубізм; Футуризм Wikipedia in 16/32 languages
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Мексиканський Born in Оахака-де-Хуарес Фігуративна абстракція, сюрреалізм Wikipedia in 16/32 languages
“Dos Personajes Atacados por Perros” (Два персонажа під атакою собак) є особливо визнаним прикладом його міксографічних друків – потужним і символічним твором, який демонструє унікальні можливості цього методу.
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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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Американський Born in Білосток Кубізм, Експресіонізм Wikipedia in 15/32 languages
He stands as one of the first American Cubist painters, paving the way for subsequent generations of artists to embrace experimental forms and challenge conventional aesthetic standards.
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Росіянин Born in Вінниця Кубізм Wikipedia in 12/32 languages
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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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Born in Дамвіль Wikipedia in 18/32 languages
«Золотий Розділ» прагнув синтезувати різні мистецькі дисципліни та досліджувати математичні принципи краси та гармонії. У цьому контексті робота Дюшам-Війона вийшла за рамки простого відтворення, спрямувавшись до дослідження форми, руху та сутності скульптурного простору.
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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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Британський Born in Лондон Футуризм, Кубізм Wikipedia in 9/32 languages
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Американський Born in Нью-Йорк Модернізм, Фувізм, Кубізм Wikipedia in 9/32 languages
The culmination of this Parisian engagement arrived with An Arrangement, completed around 1901. The exhibition's jurors—including Thomas Eakins and Winslow Homer—recognized Maurer’s daring stylistic choices as indicative of a genuine engagement with the avant-garde spirit of the era. Joining a vibrant community of American and French artists—including luminaries like John Quincy Adams Ward and William Merritt Chase—Maurer absorbed new perspectives on color theory, composition, and artistic technique.
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Іракієць Born in Багдад Хуруфія, Абстракціонізм
Початок мистецького шляху Dia al-Azzawi розпочався з досліджень абстрактного експресіонізму, але цей етап виявився лише початком до більш вираженої та унікальної стилістики. Він швидко схилився до інноваційного підходу, який майстерно інтегрував арабську каліграфію в свої композиції. Це було не просто прикраса; це був свідомий акт відродження, потужна заява про арабську ідентичність у глобальному мистецькому ландшафті. Dia al-Azzawi’s legacy isn't just about aesthetic innovation; it’s about courage – the courage to confront difficult truths, to reclaim cultural identity, and to use art as a powerful tool for social change.
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Аргентинський Born in Ла-Плата ['Кубізм', 'Футуризм'] Wikipedia in 8/32 languages
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Угорський Born in Залаегерсег Кубізм та сюрреалізм 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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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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Данська Born in Сундбюерне ['Кубізм', 'Модернізм'] Wikipedia in 4/32 languages
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Шотландець Born in Гадингтон Кубізм, Шотландський колоризм Wikipedia in 6/32 languages
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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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Шотландська Born in Кілмарнок Експресіонізм 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
Through time
In figures
| Франція | 8 |
|---|---|
| Іспанія | 4 |
| Росія | 3 |
| Сполучене Королівство | 3 |
| Сполучені Штати Америки | 2 |
| Україна | 2 |
| United Kingdom | 2 |
| Italy | 2 |
| 1850s | 1 |
|---|---|
| 1860s | 1 |
| 1870s | 7 |
| 1880s | 21 |
| 1890s | 9 |
| 1900s | 4 |
| 1910s | 1 |
| 1920s | 2 |
| 1930s | 1 |
| Art Institute of Chicago | 4 |
|---|---|
| Музей сучасного мистецтва (MoMA) | 2 |
| Національна галерея Канади | 2 |
| Statens Museum For Kunst | 2 |
| The Phillips Collection | 2 |
| Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía | 1 |
| Музей Соломона Р. Гуггенхайма | 1 |
| Центр Помпіду | 1 |
All of them, in order
Пабло ПікассоІспанець · 1881–1973Жорж БракФранцуз · 1882–1963Фернан ЛежеФранцуз · 1881–1955Хуан ҐрісІспанець · 1887–1927
Робер ДелонеФранцуз · 1885–1941Татлін Володимир ЄвграфовичУкраїнець/Росіянин · 1885–1953Лайонел ФайнінґерНімецько-американський · 1871–1956Джино СеверініІталійський · 1883–1966Архипенко Олександр ПорфировичУкраїнсько-американський · 1887–1964Жак Ліпшицлитовсько-французько-американська · 1891–1973Бен Нічсо́Н ОмБританський · 1894–1982Марі ЛорансенФранцузька · 1883–1956
Розанова Ольга Володимирівна1886–1918Жан МетценжеФранцуз · 1883–1956
Попова Любов Сергіївна1889–1924Carl NewmanAmerican · 1858–1932Рожер де Ла ФрезнайеФранцуз · 1885–1925Амадеу ді Соза-КардозуПортугалієць · 1887–1918Руфіно ТамайоМексиканський · 1899–1990Arthur SegalRomanian · 1875–1944Макс ВеберАмериканський · 1881–1961
Хоакін Торрес Гарсія1874–1949Альтман Натан ІсайовичРосіянин · 1889–1970
Андре ЛотФранцузький · 1885–1962
Марія Бланшар1881–1932Julio GonzálezSpanish · 1876–1942Louis MarcoussisPolish-French · 1878–1941Раймонд Дюшам-Війон1876–1918Armand SchonbergerFrench · 1885–1974Gabriel Portillo Del ToroMexican · 1927–2013Крістофер Річард Вінн НевінсонБританський · 1889–1946Альфред Генрі МауэрАмериканський · 1868–1932Дія аль-АzzaвіІракієць · народився 1939Еміліо ПетторутіАргентинський · 1892–1971
Ауреліо Артета1879–1940
Morris KantorRussian · 1896–1974Лайош VajdaУгорський · 1908–1941István FarkasHungarian · 1887–1944William RobertsBritish · 1895–1980Вільгельм Генрік ЛундстремДанська · 1893–1950Вільям ДобеллШотландець · 1899–1970Karl KnathsAmerican · 1891–1971
Нікос Хатзікіріакос-Ґікасгрек · 1906–1994Franco GentiliniItalian · 1909–1981Роберт КолкаунШотландська · 1914–1962Cliff RoweBritish · 1904–1988Emilio TadiniSpanish · 1927–2002Your questions, answered
First place goes to Пабло Пікассо (#1); Жорж Брак (#2) and Фернан Леже (#3) complete the podium.
Пабло Пікассо (#1), Жорж Брак (#2), Фернан Леже (#3), Хуан Ґріс (#4) та Робер Делоне (#5).
The women of this list (4): Марі Лорансен (#12), Розанова Ольга Володимирівна (#13), Попова Любов Сергіївна (#15) та Марія Бланшар (#25).
The highest-ranked художники born in Франція are Жорж Брак (#2), Фернан Леже (#3), Робер Делоне (#5), Марі Лорансен (#12) та Жан Метценже (#14).
The museums holding the most key works of this list are Art Institute of Chicago (4), Музей сучасного мистецтва (MoMA) (2) та Національна галерея Канади (2).
Франція: 8 of the 47 художники in this list were born there, then Іспанія (4) та Росія (3).
The highest-ranked living художники in this list are Дія аль-Аzzaві (#33).
Most художники in this list were born in the 1880s (21 of 47), between 1858 and 1939 overall.
“He often used a thick impasto, a technique that emphasized the physical presence of the medium on the canvas.” — from our biography of Фернан Леже (#3).
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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Знамениті художники BaroqueНічна варта · Рембрандт
Знамениті художники Contemporary RealistЗбирачки · Жан-Франсуа Мілле
Знамениті художники ImpressionistЗорі Ніч (Нью Йорк, MoMA) · Вінсент Ван Гог
Знамениті художники RomanticistСатурн, що пожирає свого сина · Франсіско-Хосе де Гоя
Знамениті художники NeoclassicistСмерть Марата · Жак-Луї Давід
Знамениті художники RealistПоходження світу · Гюстав Курбе
Знамениті художники RenaissanceМона Ліза (Джоконда) · Леонардо Да Вінчі
Знамениті художники Dutch Golden AgeДівчина з перловою сережкою · Ян Вермер
Знамениті художники ExpressionistКомпозиция VII · Кандінський Василь Васильович
Знамениті художники RococoВідплив до Кітер · Антуан ВаттоOther periods
Знамениті художники Early MedievalSnowy River · Ван Вей
Знамениті художники High MedievalМадонна у Маєсті (Огнассанті Мадонна) · Джотто
Знамениті художники Late MedievalБлаговіщення та двоє святих · Сімоне Мартіні
Знамениті художники RenaissanceСтворення Адама · Мікеланджело Буонарроті
Знамениті художники Early ModernПокликання святого Матвія · Мікеланджело да Караваджо
Знамениті художники 19th CenturyВодяні лілії (або Латаття) · Клод Моне
Знамениті художники ModernКампаньєлівські банки супу · Енді Воргол
Знамениті художники ContemporaryWind Sculpture III (one in a series of nine) · Yinka ShonibareMore rankings
