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Chaim Soutine Most Popular Paintings

The 25 artworks by Chaim Soutine our visitors ask for most, ranked by popularity and presented one by one, with the specification and the price of each hand-painted reproduction.

Edition 2026 · 25 artworks Each artwork painted to order
Linen canvas · Certificate of authenticity · Delivered worldwide Chaim Soutine · 1893 – 1943

Hanging Duck

1925 · Ohara Museum of Art, Kurashiki · original 57 x 93 cm

The painting’s composition emphasizes movement and drama, reflecting Soutine's fascination with capturing fleeting moments of nature and human experience.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 1 of 118 artworks by Chaim Soutine
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Jeune Servante (Waiting Maid, also known as La Soubrette)

1933 · Ben Uri Gallery and Museum, London

Chaim Soutine’s "Jeune Servante" presents a strikingly expressive waiting maid rendered in tactile brushwork, capturing a poignant moment of quiet intensity. This evocative painting from 1933 exemplifies the artist's unique style and offers a captivating glimpse into his world.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 2 of 118 artworks by Chaim Soutine
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Landscape with trees in the wind

1919 · The Ema Klabin House Museum, Sao Paulo

Chaim Soutine’s "Landscape with trees in the wind" (1919) – a dynamic Expressionist oil painting showcasing layered textures & emotive brushwork. Explore this unique artwork's symbolism and artistic legacy.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 3 of 118 artworks by Chaim Soutine
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Suburban Landscape with Red Houses

1917

Vibrant red houses define this emotive Expressionist masterpiece by Chaim Soutine from 1917, capturing a turbulent suburban landscape through bold impasto textures that invite you to explore his legendary School of Paris style.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 4 of 118 artworks by Chaim Soutine
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Landscape at Céret [Paysage à Céret]

1922 · Nagoya City Art Museum, Nagoya · original 79 x 87 cm

Chaim Soutine’s ‘Landscape at Céret’ captures a turbulent yet serene Pyrenean scene with dancing brushstrokes and vibrant yellow foliage, reflecting the artist's intense style from 1922. Discover this powerful work by Soutine and bring home a unique piece of art history.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 5 of 118 artworks by Chaim Soutine
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Little Girl in Blue

1935 · Kunstmuseum Bern, Берн

Chaim Soutine's 'Little Girl in Blue' captures a poignant portrait of youth through expressive brushstrokes and muted colors, reflecting themes of introspection and vulnerability.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 6 of 118 artworks by Chaim Soutine
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The big altar boy

1925 · Centre Pompidou, Paris · original 100.0 x 56.0cm

This expressive Expressionist portrait by Chaim Soutine captures a somber young figure. Discover this powerful masterpiece today.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 7 of 118 artworks by Chaim Soutine
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The floor waiter

1927 · Musee de l'Orangerie, Paris · original 87.0 x 66.0cm

This expressive 1927 portrait by Chaim Soutine features bold impasto and intense emotion. Discover this masterpiece today.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 8 of 118 artworks by Chaim Soutine
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The Gipsy

1926 · Statens Museum For Kunst, Copenhagen

This expressive 1926 portrait by Chaim Soutine features intense impasto and a vibrant red scarf. Discover this emotive masterpiece today.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 9 of 118 artworks by Chaim Soutine
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Dead Fowl

1926 · Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago

This visceral 1926 expressionist oil by Chaim Soutine captures a bird in tragic, swirling motion. Explore this powerful masterpiece today.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 10 of 118 artworks by Chaim Soutine
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Untitled (1411)

A haunting portrait of a woman in vibrant red clothing captures the melancholic mysticism of Chaim Soutine's expressionist style, offering a profound opportunity to own a piece of modern art history.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 11 of 118 artworks by Chaim Soutine
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Man with Horse

1920 · Metropolitan Museum of Art, new york · original 61.1 x 46.0cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 12 of 118 artworks by Chaim Soutine
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Windy Day, Auxerre

The Phillips Collection, Washington, D.C.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 13 of 118 artworks by Chaim Soutine
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Still Life with Violin, Bread, and Fish

1922 · Kunstmuseum Basel, Basel · original 65.0 x 54.0cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 14 of 118 artworks by Chaim Soutine
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The old mill

Explore Chaim Soutine’s ‘The Old Mill,’ a turbulent Expressionist landscape brimming with raw emotion & dynamic forms. A powerful piece reflecting anxiety & isolation.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 15 of 118 artworks by Chaim Soutine
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Return from School After the Storm

Capturing a profound sense of tranquility, Chaim Soutine depicts two children walking through a cloudy landscape in this evocative painting, an enchanting piece waiting to be discovered for your collection.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 16 of 118 artworks by Chaim Soutine
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Woman in Profile

The Phillips Collection, Washington, D.C.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 17 of 118 artworks by Chaim Soutine
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The Turkey

1925 · Musee de l'Orangerie, Paris · original 80.0 x 65.0cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 18 of 118 artworks by Chaim Soutine
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Beef and calf's head

1923 · Musee de l'Orangerie, Paris · original 92.0 x 73.0cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 19 of 118 artworks by Chaim Soutine
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The Table

1919 · Musee de l'Orangerie, Paris · original 91.0 x 100.0cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 20 of 118 artworks by Chaim Soutine
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Still Life with Fowl [Nature Morte à La Volaille]

1918 · Nagoya City Art Museum, Nagoya · original 60 x 81 cm

Chaim Soutine’s ‘Still Life with Fowl’ captures a vibrant 1918 scene of fruit and birds in a striking post-expressionist style. Explore this intense nature morte by Soutine, a pivotal figure of the early 20th century, and bring its captivating energy into your space.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 21 of 118 artworks by Chaim Soutine
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Chicken Hanging in Front of a Brick Wall

1924 · Kunstmuseum Bern, Берн · original 65.0 x 46.5cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 22 of 118 artworks by Chaim Soutine
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Duck on Blue Background

1925 · Staatliche Kunsthalle Karlsruhe, Carlsruhe · original 81.0 x 60.0cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 23 of 118 artworks by Chaim Soutine
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The Pheasant

The Phillips Collection, Washington, D.C.

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Popularity: No. 24 of 118 artworks by Chaim Soutine
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Landscape at Cagnes

1923 · Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago · original 60.5 x 73.0cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 25 of 118 artworks by Chaim Soutine
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The artist

Chaim Soutine

1893 – 1943

Quick facts

Born1893, Smilavičy, Belarus
Museums on APSKunstmuseum Basel, Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, Art Institute of Chicago, Cincinnati Art Museum, The Phillips Collection
Room fitliving room
Also known asShaimu Sūchin, Haïm Soutine, C. Soutine, Chaïm Sutin, Soutine
Emotional tonemelancholic
NationalityBelarus
Top 3 worksHanging Duck, Jeune Servante (Waiting Maid, also known as La Soubrette), Landscape with trees in the wind
Movementsexpressionism

Biography

A Life Forged in Turmoil: The World of Chaim Soutine

Born into a large, impoverished Jewish family in Smilovichi, Russia (present-day Belarus) in 1893, Chaim Soutine’s early life was steeped in hardship. This formative experience—a childhood marked by both material scarcity and the restrictions imposed upon his Orthodox community—would profoundly shape his artistic vision. Though figural representation was discouraged within his religious upbringing, a nascent talent for drawing blossomed nonetheless, hinting at the passionate intensity that would come to define his work. He received formal training at an art academy in Vilna (now Vilnius, Lithuania) from 1910 to 1913, but it was his emigration to Paris in 1913 that proved truly pivotal. Enrolling at the École des Beaux-Arts under Fernand Cormon, Soutine found himself amidst a vibrant artistic community, yet he remained largely outside of prevailing trends, forging a path uniquely his own. His initial years in Paris were characterized by extreme poverty, a struggle that mirrored the emotional turbulence simmering beneath the surface of his canvases.

An Expressionist Apart: Style and Influences

While often categorized as an Expressionist, to label Soutine solely within this framework feels limiting. His style was profoundly individual, a compelling synthesis of traditional European painting—particularly the Dutch Masters like Rembrandt and Chardin, and the Realism of Courbet—filtered through a lens of raw emotional intensity. He didn’t simply mimic these masters; he absorbed their techniques and compositional strategies, then violently reinterpreted them to convey his own inner world. Bold colors, applied with thick impasto – a textured application of paint that gives his surfaces a palpable physicality – and agitated brushwork are hallmarks of his style. Soutine wasn’t interested in precise representation; he sought to capture the emotional essence of his subjects, often imbuing them with a sense of unease or psychological tension. Landscapes, portraits, and still lifes became his preferred vehicles for this exploration, recurring themes like food and animals reflecting both personal experiences and his Jewish heritage. These weren’t merely depictions; they were visceral expressions of feeling, painted with an almost desperate energy.

Development and Defining Works

Soutine's artistic development unfolded through distinct periods, each marked by unique stylistic explorations. The early Parisian years (1913-1917) saw him grappling with his voice amidst financial hardship. The period spent in Céret between 1919 and 1922 proved crucial. It was here, surrounded by the dramatic landscapes of southern France, that he produced many of his most celebrated works. These paintings are characterized by vibrant colors, distorted forms, and a sense of almost violent energy. Trees, cliffs, and fields become swirling masses of paint, reflecting not just what Soutine saw but how he *felt* in their presence. His portraits, too, stand apart for their psychological depth. He often depicted working-class individuals with a raw honesty that challenged conventional portraiture, revealing the dignity and vulnerability of his subjects. Similarly, his still lifes—arrangements of food and objects—convey a sense of vitality, but also an unsettling energy, as if even inanimate objects are imbued with life and emotion. Notable works from this period include studies related to “The Dance of Life,” alongside numerous landscapes capturing the essence of Céret, and poignant portraits of Russian émigrés in Paris.

Recognition, Legacy, and Lasting Impact

Soutine was a key figure within the School of Paris, a diverse group of artists working in the city during the early 20th century. However, his path to recognition wasn’t straightforward. The art dealer Leopold Zborowski played an instrumental role in promoting Soutine's work and securing his financial stability, recognizing the unique power of his vision. Initial critical reception was mixed, but his reputation grew steadily over time. His expressive use of paint and emotional intensity profoundly influenced later artists, including Willem de Kooning and Francis Bacon, who saw in Soutine a kindred spirit—an artist willing to push the boundaries of representation in pursuit of authentic expression. Today, Chaim Soutine is rightfully recognized as a major figure in Expressionism and a significant contributor to 20th-century art. His works are held in prestigious museums worldwide, testaments to his enduring legacy. He represents a crucial bridge between traditional European painting techniques and the emerging forms of Abstract Expressionism, prioritizing emotional expression over objective representation and developing an artistic voice that transcended typical Expressionist concerns. His innovative style paved the way for future generations of artists seeking to explore the depths of human emotion through the power of paint.

Questions & Answers

What colors did Chaim Soutine use most often?

The color profile of Chaim Soutine's work is shown on the artist's Palette Genome page.

Where is Chaim Soutine from?

Chaim Soutine was born in Belarus.

Where can I see Chaim Soutine's artworks in chronological order?

A timeline of Chaim Soutine's works exists: the artist's Artwork Timeline page orders the artworks by creation date.

By the WikiOO.org Editorial Team Updated Sept. 1, 2026

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