Rococo painters, ranked
The most famous Rococo painter is Антуан Ватто (1684–1721), known for Церера (Літо) and Відплив до Кітер. Next come Каналетто, Джованні Баттіста Тьєполо, Франсуа Буше and Жан-Оноре Фраґонар. This ranking of the 100 most famous Rococo painters runs from Франсуа де Труа (born 1645) to Едуар Оноре Аве (born 1818), across 18 countries.
How this list is ranked. Artists whose works our catalogue files under Rococo, 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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Італієць Born in Венеція Ведути, топографічний стиль Wikipedia in 30/32 languages
His first known signed and dated work, an Architectural Capriccio from 1723, appeared in a private collection in Milan. In 1725, he painted The Stonemason's Yard, a work that shows his early skill in capturing architectural detail. Across the Atlantic, the National Gallery of Art in Washington holds his 1742 work, View of the Church and the Doge's Palace from the Procuratie Vecchie.
Where to see His presence remains felt in the collections of major institutions across Europe and beyond.
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Італієць Born in Венеція Рококо та бароко Wikipedia in 30/32 languages
«Таємна вечеря», написана у 1745 році, зберігається в Луврі в Парижі. Його пізні роки ознаменувалися створенням «Непорочного зачаття», написаного між 1767 та 1769 роками. Здатність Джованні Баттісти Тьєполо передавати людську драму та історичні сюжети очевидна в його численних замовленнях.
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Француз Born in Париж Натуралізм Wikipedia in 27/32 languages
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Британська Born in Садбері Рококо, романтизм Wikipedia in 29/32 languages
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Британська Born in Плімптон Великий стиль Wikipedia in 31/32 languages
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Француз Born in Турню Рококо, Жанр живопис Wikipedia in 22/32 languages
He died in poverty within the Louvre itself in 1805, a poignant end for an artist who had once commanded such admiration.
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Італієць Born in Венеція Ведута, міський пейзаж, гравір Wikipedia in 27/32 languages
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Італійський Born in Венеція *Vedute*, *Pittura di tocco* Wikipedia in 27/32 languages
Francesco Lazzaro Guardi, народжений у родині, що глибоко вкорінена в мистецькій традиції, народився 5 жовтня 1712 року. Його життя відображало занепад величі Венеції – міста, колись пульсуючого центру торгівлі та культури, повільно поступаючись місцем політичній депресії та економічним трудностям.
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Італійський Born in Венеція Венеціанське живописство, Рококо Wikipedia in 18/32 languages
He even served as Director of the Academy of Drawing and Carving from 1763, furthering Venetian artistic tradition. He remains a vital figure in the history of Venetian art, celebrated for his unique blend of observation, wit, and technical skill – a true chronicler of 18th-century life. ## Notable Works The Tailor (Gallerie dell'Accademia, Venice).
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Італієць Born in Венеція Рококо Wikipedia in 18/32 languages
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Італієць Born in Венеція Рококо Wikipedia in 16/32 languages
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Француз Born in Авіньйон Пейзаж, Морський пейзаж Wikipedia in 26/32 languages
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Французський Born in Сен-Кантен Рококо Wikipedia in 23/32 languages
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Німецький Born in Франкфурт-на-Майні Неокласицизм, Реалізм Wikipedia in 15/32 languages
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Француз Born in Тулон Рококо Wikipedia in 17/32 languages
Pupil of Jean-Baptiste van Loo #53
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Француз Born in Валансьєнн Рококо, Пастельна палітра Wikipedia in 13/32 languages
Наслідування Патера в історії французького рококового мистецтва непереконливе. Він є ключовою фігурою у передачі духу свого часу, втілюючи стилістичні інновації Ватто, водночас формуючи власний винятковий художній голос. Його майстерна техніка та емоційно насичені композиції продовжують надихати шанувальників мистецтва та дослідників, що є свідченням його стійкої спадщини як одного з найвидатніших художників Франції XVIII століття.
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Франція Born in Ніцца Рококо живопис Wikipedia in 16/32 languages
Pupil of Jean-Baptiste van Loo #53
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Італієць Born in Пітільяно Рококо, Бароко Wikipedia in 15/32 languages
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Італієць Born in Неаполь Пізнє бароко та рококо Wikipedia in 21/32 languages
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Німецько-австрійський Born in Лангенарген Рококо, Бароко Wikipedia in 16/32 languages
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Француз Born in Париж Бароко, Рококо Wikipedia in 11/32 languages
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French Born in Paris Rococo to Neoclassicism Wikipedia in 20/32 languages
Adélaïde Labille-Guiard (1749–1803) stands as a remarkable figure in the history of French art, not merely for her exquisite portraits but also for her courageous challenge to the restrictive conventions that governed women’s roles within the artistic world. She defied societal expectations, navigated institutional barriers, and ultimately paved the way for future generations of female painters.
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Українсько-російська Born in Київ Класичний портрет Wikipedia in 16/32 languages
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Французька Born in Париж Рококо, Живопис натюрмортів Wikipedia in 14/32 languages
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Француз Born in Париж Рококо, Неокласицизм
He mastered the art of sfumato, subtly blending colors to create atmospheric effects and conveying a sense of depth and realism. His portraits were particularly admired for their psychological insight and subtle expressions. Furthermore, his collection of architectural models became an invaluable resource for students at the École des Beaux-Arts, shaping the course of French architecture for decades to come.
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Born in Венеція Late Baroque, Rococo Wikipedia in 19/32 languages
Some of his most notable subjects include: Religious Iconography: Works such as Saint Roch and St Elizabeth Distributing Alms demonstrate his ability to portray Christian compassion and resilience through dramatic lighting and poignant human interaction.
Pupil of Antonio Balestra #69
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Нідерландський Born in Амерсфорт Живопис ведута Wikipedia in 14/32 languages
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She traveled extensively throughout Europe – Italy, Austria, Russia, and England – continuing to paint portraits of the aristocracy and establishing new networks of patronage. Petersburg, and London, where she was elected as an honorary member of the Royal Academy of Arts. Though the political landscape had changed dramatically, she was welcomed back into society and continued to paint until her death in Paris on March 30, 1842.
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Італійський Born in Мольфетта Рококо Wikipedia in 11/32 languages
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Німець Born in Веймар Імітація голландських та італійських майстрів Wikipedia in 11/32 languages
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French Born in Rivoli Rococo, Portraiture Wikipedia in 13/32 languages
Vanloo's artistic style was deeply rooted in the traditions of the Baroque and Roman art academies, but he also drew inspiration from the work of contemporary artists such as Nicolas Lancret and Jean-Honoré Fragonard. His compositions are often dynamic and asymmetrical, creating a sense of movement and energy. He skillfully blended these influences to create a distinctive Rococo style characterized by its elegance, grace, and theatricality.
Pupil of Jean-Baptiste van Loo #53
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Швед Born in Стокгольм Пастеліст рококо Wikipedia in 14/32 languages
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English Born in Париж Romanticism, Animal Painting Wikipedia in 15/32 languages
«Пейзаж із Салмакідою та Гермафродитом», вишуканий приклад його майстерності в олійному живописі, що зараз зберігається в Мурахіузі (Гаага, Нідерланди);.
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Нідерландська Born in Амстердам Живопис рококо Wikipedia in 10/32 languages
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French Born in Aix-en-Provence Baroque, Rococo Wikipedia in 15/32 languages
His father, Louis-Abraham van Loo, himself the son of Jacob van Loo, instilled in him not only technical skill but also an appreciation for the power and prestige associated with portraiture.
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English Rococo Painting
His work bears an unmistakable resemblance to the portraits of Thomas Hudson and Allan Ramsay, capturing not just the likeness of his subjects but the very essence of their social standing. His journey across the Atlantic in 1749 marked a transformative chapter for both the artist and the colonies. While later giants like Benjamin West and Gilbert Stuart would command the spotlight of American portraiture, Wollaston’s true contribution lies in his role as a pioneer, introducing the delicate elegance and shimmering sophistication of the Rococo style to North America.
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German Born in Berlin Rococo Wikipedia in 13/32 languages
Anna Dorothea Therbusch (1721-1782) stands as a remarkable figure in the annals of Rococo art history —a woman artist who defied societal expectations and achieved considerable renown during the Enlightenment. Born into a family steeped in artistic tradition, her father, Georg Lisiewski, was himself a celebrated Berlin portrait painter, establishing a lineage dedicated to visual representation. Her acceptance into the Académie royale de peinture et de sculpture marked a pivotal moment in her career, affording her access to influential mentors and fostering collaborations with fellow artists like Philippe Hackert.
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Австрієць Born in Апп'яно-сулла-Страда-дель-Віно Рококо Wikipedia in 8/32 languages
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Italian Born in Venice Vedute Venice Wikipedia in 9/32 languages
Born in Venice in 1710, Marieschi emerged from a lineage of craftsmanship, being the son of a woodcarver—a background that likely instilled in him a profound respect for structure, texture, and the physical essence of the objects he depicted. In the golden age of the Venetian Rococo, few artists captured the ephemeral magic of the Serenissima with as much vitality as Michele Giovanni Marieschi.
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Italian Born in Este Rococo
He built upon the dramatic energy of the former while embracing the lightness, elegance, and playful sensuality of the latter. The ability to create such realistic illusions with marble solidified his place as one of the leading sculptors of his time. After leaving Vienna, Corradini spent his final years in Rome and Naples, continuing to refine his art until his death in 1752.
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Німецька Born in Майсен Твердопаливний порцеляновий виріб
«Алегоричні постаті чеснот» — демонструє здатність фабрики втілювати складні концепції у скульптурній формі, виявляючи ретельну деталізацію та витончене художнє бачення. «Леопард, що лежить» — представляє майстерне поєднання реалізму та елегантності, відображаючи відданість Мейсена зображенню тварин із вражаючою точністю та грацією.
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Born in Tilburg Wikipedia in 12/32 languages
He contributed over fifty works to Les Vélins du Roi, a renowned collection of botanical watercolors commissioned by the French royal family. Fleurs Dessinees d'apres Nature (Flowers Drawn from Life): Published between 1799 and 1801, this series of twenty-four engraved plates served as a valuable resource for students of floral painting. Van Spaendonck died in Paris in 1822 and is buried in Père Lachaise Cemetery.
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Британський Born in Лондон Рококо Wikipedia in 10/32 languages
He passed away in 1780, aged eighty-seven, and was buried with dignity in Canterbury Cathedral—a final affirmation of his commitment to upholding moral values and celebrating the beauty of human experience.
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італієць Born in Кремона Рококо, неокласицизм Wikipedia in 8/32 languages
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Born in Verona Wikipedia in 11/32 languages
He then traveled to Bologna and subsequently Rome, working in the workshop of the renowned Carlo Maratta. Roman Classicism: Working with Maratta exposed him to classical ideals and academic rigor.
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Swedish-German Born in Stockholm City Rococo, Portraiture Wikipedia in 9/32 languages
His early works, heavily influenced by his uncle Meytens and the French masters, exhibited a meticulous attention to detail and a restrained elegance. As he matured, de Marées increasingly embraced the Rococo aesthetic, evident in his use of brighter colors, more fluid brushwork, and a generally lighter, more decorative approach. Other notable works include portraits of members of the Elector’s family, such as The Countess Holstein (Lenbachhaus, Munich) and The Princess Portia (Staatsgalerie, Stuttgart).
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Француз Born in Ліон Рококо та неокласицизм Wikipedia in 8/32 languages
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Нідерландська Born in Амстердам Жанрові сцени рококо Wikipedia in 8/32 languages
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French Born in Paris Neoclassical Painting Wikipedia in 8/32 languages
These works were not mere depictions of existing structures but were instead monumental visions of palaces, temples, and manicured gardens designed to evoke a sense of mathematical harmony and sublime order. While his name may not resonate with the same immediate thunder as contemporaries like Boucher or Watteau, Lajoue occupied a unique niche in the French canon, serving as an artist who could bridge the gap between the rigid grandeur of classical structure and the delicate, emotive spirit of the Rococo.
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Британський Born in Тівертон Портрети мініатюр Регентської епохи Wikipedia in 10/32 languages
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Swedish Born in Arboga Rococo Wikipedia in 7/32 languages
Beyond his individual achievements, Per the Elder Krafft’s historical significance is cemented by the artistic legacy he left within his own family. His children, Per Krafft the Younger and the miniaturist Wilhelmina Krafft, both studied at the Royal Swedish Academy of Fine Arts, carrying forward the technical excellence and emotive depth instilled by their father.
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Ukrainian, Czech Born in Buchach Baroque, Rococo
Settling in Buchach, Pinsel quickly established himself as a favored artist within Potocki's circle. This synergy is particularly evident in projects like the Buchach Town Hall (1750s) and the Trinitarian Church (1756-1757), where architecture and sculpture coalesce into a unified expression of Baroque grandeur. Despite his prolific output, Pinsel’s life ended relatively early, between September 16, 1761, and October 24, 1762, likely in Buchach.
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Born in Venice Wikipedia in 10/32 languages
Longhi specialized in portraiture, particularly depictions of Venetian nobles and prominent figures. His portraits often feature elaborate robes and emblems of office, reflecting his subjects’ positions and power – a characteristic noted in comparison to artists like Sebastiano Bombelli. While deeply influenced by his father's realistic approach, Alessandro Longhi also demonstrated an appreciation for other masters.
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Italian Born in Castellammare di Stabia Rococo Wikipedia in 11/32 languages
Born in 1707 in Castellammare di Stabia, Bonito emerged from a period of profound artistic transition, where the dramatic weight of the Baroque was beginning to soften into the playful elegance of the Rococo. Though some of his works were historically subject to attribution disputes—often being confused with those of his contemporary, Gaspare Traversi —modern scholarship has helped to reclaim Bonito’s distinct identity.
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Француз Born in Се, Франція Бароко, Рококо Wikipedia in 7/32 languages
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Spanish Born in Madrid Rococo Wikipedia in 8/32 languages
In the vibrant, sun-drenched tapestry of 18th-century Spain, few artists captured the delicate interplay of light and social elegance as masterfully as Luis Paret y Alcázar. Paret’s artistic foundation was laid within the prestigious halls of the Academia Real de San Fernando. His influence traveled across oceans, notably shaping the trajectory of Puerto Rican art through his pupil, José Campeche.
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Italian Born in Venice Rococo Wikipedia in 8/32 languages
His talent attracted the attention of powerful international patrons, most notably the German nobility residing in Venice, such as Sigismund Streit and Johann Matthias von der Schulenburg.
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Ірландець Born in Дублін Барбізонські пейзажі та рококо в портреті Wikipedia in 4/32 languages
«Шановна місіс Керзон» (1778): Ця мініатюра демонструє винятковий талант Натаніеля Хона Старшого у передачі тонкощів міміки та постави — характерної ознаки портретного жанру рококо. Пастельна палітра створює атмосферу вишуканої грації, що відображає соціальні норми тієї епохи.
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French Born in Montpellier Symbolist Art Wikipedia in 7/32 languages
His career unfolded against a backdrop of shifting tastes—a transition from the grandeur of the Baroque to the more intimate sensibilities of the Rococo —and he deftly navigated these currents, leaving behind a body of work that continues to intrigue and delight. He spent three formative years in Italy, specifically Venice, undertaking decorative commissions for the palace of Giustiniani Solini. Following a stay in England in 1720, Raoux spent much of his later life decorating rooms within the Temple complex in Paris.
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Italian Born in Venice Rococo Wikipedia in 6/32 languages
Within the luminous and often overwhelming splendor of eighteenth-century Venice, the name Francesco Zugno emerges as a vital, if somewhat enigmatic, thread in the tapestry of the Rococo era. His early years were shaped by the prestigious traditions of his ancestors, including the fifteenth-century painter Giambattista Zugno, and he received formal training at the Academy of Painting and Sculpture of Venice.
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French Born in Martigues Portraiture Wikipedia in 7/32 languages
Notably, he survived the Reign of Terror thanks to his unwavering loyalty and diplomatic connections, demonstrating an astute awareness of political realities. Among his most celebrated commissions were portraits of Jean-Paul Marat—a revolutionary icon—and Charles Eugène Gabriel de la Croix, Marquis de Castries—a military leader who played a crucial role in restoring the monarchy. His work represents a pivotal moment in French art history —a testament to artistic excellence amidst political turmoil.
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French Born in Valenciennes Fêtes galantes Wikipedia in 6/32 languages
Recognizing his son's prodigious talent early on, Jean secured him an apprenticeship with Antoine Goujon, a sculptor renowned for his monumental works at Versailles—a connection that would prove invaluable to Watteau’s artistic development. He subsequently studied under Nicolas Frémiet, further honing his skills in drawing and etching, disciplines that would serve as crucial tools throughout his career. His innovative techniques—particularly his atmospheric perspective and luminous color palettes—inspired painters across Europe, including Jean-Honoré Fragonard and François Boucher, who embraced fêtes galantes as their primary expressive medium.
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Dutch Born in Amsterdam Rococo Wikipedia in 5/32 languages
However, he wasn’t simply replicating past styles; he synthesized these influences with the prevailing Rococo aesthetic sweeping across Europe. Buys’s ability to seamlessly blend these influences—the Dutch tradition of realism with the French Rococo's emphasis on elegance and ornamentation—is what sets him apart. The influence of earlier Dutch masters is subtly present in Buys's work, particularly in his meticulous attention to detail and the use of light and shadow reminiscent of the Golden Age painters.
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Швейцарський Born in Кур Рококо Wikipedia in 5/32 languages
Jeremiah Theus, born April 5, 1716, in Chur, Switzerland—the eldest child of Simeon and Anna Walser Theüs—stands as a pivotal figure in the artistic landscape of colonial America. His family’s Huguenot faith propelled them to emigrate to South Carolina in 1735, joining a wave of Protestant refugees seeking refuge from persecution.
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Danish Born in Copenhagen Rococo Wikipedia in 7/32 languages
From his beginnings in Copenhagen to the heights of the Russian imperial court and his eventual return to Denmark as a royal portraitist for Christian VI, he remained a central figure in the visual identity of the era's most powerful figures.
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German Born in Berlin Rococo Wikipedia in 6/32 languages
Matthieu utilizes specific elements to communicate status: The inclusion of books and maps to suggest intellectual pursuit and territorial dominion. His friendship with Jakob Philipp Hackert likely brings broader European influences into his practice, particularly through shared study trips to Italy.
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Born in Ifs Wikipedia in 6/32 languages
He skillfully blended elements of Dutch intimacy – particularly evident in his genre scenes – with the emerging lightness and elegance that would come to define the Rococo style. While not considered among the most powerful painters of his era, critics acknowledged his careful technique and refined execution. This influence is visible in his attention to light, shadow, and the intimate portrayal of everyday life.
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Spanish Born in Madrid Neoclassical Wikipedia in 7/32 languages
Illustrative Mastery: Notable contributions to literature, including exquisite drawings for the 1780 edition of Don Quixote, where his line work breathed new life into Cervantes' legendary characters.
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Італієць Born in Рим Vérité ethnographique Wikipedia in 2/32 languages
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Italian Born in Turin Rococo Wikipedia in 6/32 languages
To reflect upon the breadth of his contributions, one might consider the following pillars of his career: Stylistic Synthesis: The seamless blending of Roman classical training with the light, decorative elegance of French Rococo portraiture. Ultimately, Giorgio Domenico Duprà remains a visionary of the Rococo movement. Courtly Service: A distinguished career serving the House of Braganza in Portugal, the Stuart family in Rome, and the House of Savoy in Italy.
The paintings behind the names
Through time
In figures
| Франція | 30 |
|---|---|
| Італія | 16 |
| Italy | 9 |
| Німеччина | 7 |
| France | 7 |
| Сполучене Королівство | 6 |
| Швеція | 3 |
| Нідерланди | 3 |
| 17th century | 36 |
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| 18th century | 62 |
| 19th century | 1 |
| Лувр | 13 |
|---|---|
| Державний музей-заповідник «Ермітаж» | 13 |
| Національний музей Швеції | 10 |
| Метрополітен-музей | 7 |
| Національна галерея мистецтв | 6 |
| Рейксмюзеум | 6 |
| Статсмузей мистецтв Данії | 6 |
| Національна галерея | 5 |
All of them, in order
Антуан ВаттоФранцуз · 1684–1721КаналеттоІталієць · 1697–1768Джованні Баттіста ТьєполоІталієць · 1696–1770
Франсуа БушеФранцуз · 1703–1770
Жан-Оноре ФраґонарФранцуз · 1732–1806Жан-Батист Сімеон ШарденФранцуз · 1699–1779Томас ГейнсбороБританська · 1727–1788Джошуа РейнольдсБританська · 1723–1792Жан Батіст ГрьозФранцуз · 1725–1805Бернардо БеллоттоІталієць · 1722–1780Франческо ГвардіІталійський · 1712–1793П'єтро ЛонгіІталійський · 1701–1785Джованні Доменіко ТіеполоІталієць · 1727–1804Джованні Баттіста П'яцеттаІталієць · 1683–1754
Ніколя Ланкре1689–1743Клод ВернеФранцуз · 1714–1789
Розальба Кар'ЄраІталійка · 1675–1757
Жан-Марк НатьєФранцуз · 1685–1766Моріс Кантен де ЛатурФранцузський · 1704–1788
Олександр Рослін1718–1793Йоганн ЦоффаніНімецький · 1733–1810Луї-Мішель Ван ЛооФранцуз · 1707–1771
Жан-Етьєн ЛіотарШвейцарець · 1702–1789
Франсуа Лемойн1688–1737
Франсуа де Труа1645–1730Жан-Батьйо ДебрэтФранцуз · 1695–1736Шарль-Андре ван ЛооФранція · 1705–1765Франческо ЦуккарелліІталієць · 1702–1788Якопо АмігоніІталієць · 1682–1752
Шарль-Жозеф НатуарФранцузький · 1700–1777Франц Антоні МаульбертшНімецько-австрійський · 1724–1796Шарль-Антуан КойпельФранцуз · 1694–1752Adélaïde Labille-GuiardFrench · 1749–1803Левицький Дмитро ГригоровичУкраїнсько-російська · 1735–1822
Жан-Батист Пігалле1725–1805Анна Валайе-КостерФранцузька · 1744–1818Лагреній (старший)Француз · 1756–1827Джованні Баттиста Піттоні1687–1767Каспар ван ВіттельНідерландський · 1653–1736
Федір Степанович Рокотов1730–1808
Франсуа Юбер Друа1727–1775
Боровиковський Володимир Лукич1757–1825
Антуан ПеснеФранцуз · 1683–1757
Аллан Рамзі1713–1784Elisabeth-Louise Vigée-LebrunКоррадо ДжаквінтоІталійський · 1703–1766
Йоганн Генріх ТішбайнНімець · 1722–1789Крістіан Вільгельм Ернст ДітріхНімець · 1712–1774Charles Amédée Philippe Van LooFrench · 1719–1795Густав ЛундбергШвед · 1695–1786Луї-Жан-Франсуа ЛагренеEnglish · 1725–1805Якоб Де ВітНідерландська · 1695–1754Jean-Baptiste van LooFrench · 1684–1745John WollastonEnglish · 1742–1775
Карл Густав ПілоШведский · 1711–1793Anna Dorothea TherbuschGerman · 1721–1782Йоганн Георг ПлацерАвстрієць · 1704–1761
Натаніель ГоунГолландець · 1718–1784Michele MarieschiItalian · 1710–1743Antonio CorradiniItalian · 1668–1752Майзенська Порцелянова МануфактураНімецька · born 1710Gerard van Spaendonck1746–1822Джозеф ХайморБританський · 1692–1780
Жан-Жак Каф'ЄріФранцуз · 1678–1755
Жан-Батіст ПерроноФранцузький · 1715–1783
Френсіс ХейманБританський · 1708–1776
Луї ТокеФранцуз · 1696–1772Донато Кретііталієць · 1671–1749Antonio Balestra1666–1740
Гаспаре ТраверсіІталієць · 1722–1770Georg DesmaréesSwedish-German · 1697–1776Жан-Батист ПільменФранцуз · 1728–1808Корнеліс ТростНідерландська · 1696–1750Jacques De LajoueFrench · 1686–1761Річард КосвейБританський · 1742–1821
Філіп МерсьєФранцуз · 1689–1760Per Krafft the ElderSwedish · 1724–1793Johann Georg PinzelUkrainian, Czech · 1715–1761Alessandro Longhi1733–1813Giuseppe BonitoItalian · 1707–1789
Крістоф ЮеФранцуз · 1700–1759Луї Де СільвестрФранцуз · 1675–1760Luis Paret Y AlcázarSpanish · 1746–1799
Йоганн Саломон ВальНімець, данський · 1689–1765Giuseppe NogariItalian · 1699–1766
Жан РанФранцуз · 1674–1735Натаніель Хон СтаршийІрландець · 1718–1784Jean RaouxFrench · 1677–1734
Едуар Оноре АвеФранцуз · 1818–1890Francesco ZugnoItalian · 1708–1787Joseph BozeFrench · 1745–1826Louis Joseph WatteauFrench · 1731–1798Jacobus BuysDutch · 1724–1801Єрмайло ТеусШвейцарський · 1716–1774Vigilius EriksenDanish · 1722–1782Georg David MatthieuGerman · 1737–1778Robert Tournières1667–1752Jose Del CastilloSpanish · 1737–1793Агостіно БруньясІталієць · 1730–1796Domenico DupràItalian · 1689–1770Your questions, answered
First place goes to Антуан Ватто (#1); Каналетто (#2) and Джованні Баттіста Тьєполо (#3) complete the podium.
Антуан Ватто (#1), Каналетто (#2), Джованні Баттіста Тьєполо (#3), Франсуа Буше (#4) and Жан-Оноре Фраґонар (#5).
The highest-ranked living painters in this list are Майзенська Порцелянова Мануфактура (#61).
The women of this list (5): Розальба Кар'Єра (#17), Adélaïde Labille-Guiard (#33), Анна Валайе-Костер (#36), Elisabeth-Louise Vigée-Lebrun (#45) and Anna Dorothea Therbusch (#56).
Париж: 15 of the painters in this list were born there.
“Beyond his oil paintings, he was an important printmaker who utilized the etching technique to spread his visual records.” — from our biography of Каналетто (#2).
The highest-ranked painters born in Італія are Каналетто (#2), Джованні Баттіста Тьєполо (#3), Бернардо Беллотто (#10), Франческо Гварді (#11) and П'єтро Лонгі (#12).
The earliest-born painter in this list is Франсуа де Труа (#25), born in 1645.
The museums holding the most key works of this list are Лувр (13), Державний музей-заповідник «Ермітаж» (13) and Національний музей Швеції (10).
The highest-ranked painters born in Франція are Антуан Ватто (#1), Франсуа Буше (#4), Жан-Оноре Фраґонар (#5), Жан-Батист Сімеон Шарден (#6) and Жан Батіст Грьоз (#9).
Most painters in this list were born in the 18th century (62 of 100), between 1645 and 1818 overall.
Our catalogue holds 11,037 works by these painters. Each one can be ordered as a hand-painted oil reproduction or a print.
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