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Peter Doig Most Popular Paintings

The 25 artworks by Peter Doig our visitors look at most, ranked by popularity and presented one by one.

Edition 2026 · 25 artworks Each artwork painted to order
Linen canvas · Certificate of authenticity · Delivered worldwide Peter Doig · born 1959

Peter Doig, Blotter (1996)

1996
View the most popular artwork of Peter Doig ranked #1: Blotter
Color Palette
Neutrals
Technique
Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made
To order, by a trained painter
Popularity
No. 1 of 28 artworks by Peter Doig
Delivery
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Girl in White with Trees

Bonnefanten Museum, Maastricht · original 300 x 200 cm

Peter Doig's 'Girl in White with Trees' captivates with its ethereal beauty & subtle mystery. A haunting landscape blending memory, photography, and a romantic vision of nature – a timeless masterpiece.

View the most popular artwork of Peter Doig ranked #2: Girl in White with Trees
Art Movement
Primitivism, Cubism, Abstraction
Technique
Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made
To order, by a trained painter
Popularity
No. 2 of 28 artworks by Peter Doig
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Blotter

1993 · Walker Art Gallery, Liverpool · original 249 x 199 cm

Discover Peter Doig’s ‘Blotter,’ a mesmerizing impressionistic landscape of solitude & reflection. Explore its textured oil paint, snowy scenes, and symbolic depth – a captivating artwork.

View the most popular artwork of Peter Doig ranked #3: Blotter
Art Movement
Impressionism
Color Palette
Neutrals
Technique
Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made
To order, by a trained painter
Popularity
No. 3 of 28 artworks by Peter Doig
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Screaming Cop (Echo Lake) by Peter Doig, 1998

1998 · original 60 x 42 cm
View the most popular artwork of Peter Doig ranked #4: Screaming Cop (Echo Lake)
Color Palette
Neutrals
Technique
Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made
To order, by a trained painter
Popularity
No. 4 of 28 artworks by Peter Doig
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Pelican by Peter Doig, 2003

2003 · original 58 x 38 cm
View the most popular artwork of Peter Doig ranked #5: Pelican
Color Palette
Neutrals
Technique
Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made
To order, by a trained painter
Popularity
No. 5 of 28 artworks by Peter Doig
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Peter Doig: Echo Lake

1998
View the most popular artwork of Peter Doig ranked #6: Echo Lake
Color Palette
Earthy
Technique
Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made
To order, by a trained painter
Popularity
No. 6 of 28 artworks by Peter Doig
Delivery
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Hill Houses

1991 · British Council Collection, London · original 200 x 239 cm

Peter Doig’s ‘Hill Houses’ (1991) captures a serene yet haunting rural landscape—a memory, a dream, and a testament to the artist's evocative style. Explore this captivating oil painting.

View the most popular artwork of Peter Doig ranked #7: Hill Houses
Art Movement
Contemporary Realism
Color Palette
Dark
Technique
Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made
To order, by a trained painter
Popularity
No. 7 of 28 artworks by Peter Doig
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Ski Jacket (1994) by Peter Doig

1994

Peter Doig’s ‘Ski Jacket’ (1994) is a captivating panoramic painting blending romanticism & surrealism. Explore its atmospheric landscapes, figures, and unique brushwork – a must-see!

View the most popular artwork of Peter Doig ranked #8: Ski Jacket
Art Movement
Romanticism
Color Palette
Neutrals
Technique
Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made
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Popularity
No. 8 of 28 artworks by Peter Doig
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Echo Lake by Peter Doig, 1998

1998 · original 231 x 361 cm
View the most popular artwork of Peter Doig ranked #9: Echo Lake
Technique
Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made
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Popularity
No. 9 of 28 artworks by Peter Doig
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Untitled (Figure in Mountain Landscape)

1999 · original 30 x 21 cm
View the most popular artwork of Peter Doig ranked #10: Untitled (Figure in Mountain Landscape)
Color Palette
Neutrals
Technique
Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made
To order, by a trained painter
Popularity
No. 10 of 28 artworks by Peter Doig
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100 Years Ago

2002 · original 76 x 56 cm

Peter Doig’s ‘100 Years Ago’ – a melancholic oil painting of solitude & introspection. Explore layered textures, muted tones & expressive brushwork in this evocative 2002 artwork.

View the most popular artwork of Peter Doig ranked #11: 100 Years Ago
Art Movement
Contemporary Realism
Color Palette
Earthy
Technique
Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made
To order, by a trained painter
Popularity
No. 11 of 28 artworks by Peter Doig
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Pelican

View the most popular artwork of Peter Doig ranked #12: Pelican
Color Palette
Neutrals
Technique
Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made
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Popularity
No. 12 of 28 artworks by Peter Doig
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Peter Doig: Hitch Hiker (Reflected)

original 64 x 100 cm
View the most popular artwork of Peter Doig ranked #13: Hitch Hiker (Reflected)
Color Palette
Earthy
Technique
Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made
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Popularity
No. 13 of 28 artworks by Peter Doig
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Abstract Composition 1, Peter Doig

View the most popular artwork of Peter Doig ranked #14: Abstract Composition 1
Color Palette
Earthy
Technique
Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made
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Popularity
No. 14 of 28 artworks by Peter Doig
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Concrete Cabin by Peter Doig

1992 · New Walk Museum - Art Gallery, Leicester · original 201 x 241 cm

Peter Doig's 'Concrete Cabin' (1992) blends nature & human presence. A forest scene with twisted trees and a stark concrete structure creates an intriguing narrative of memory, landscape, and the transient impact on our environment.

View the most popular artwork of Peter Doig ranked #15: Concrete Cabin
Art Movement
Magic Realism
Technique
Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made
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Popularity
No. 15 of 28 artworks by Peter Doig
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Orange Sunshine

Explore Peter Doig’s ‘Orange Sunshine,’ a haunting oil painting evoking isolation & memory through Expressionist brushwork. A dreamlike landscape of muted tones and figures.

View the most popular artwork of Peter Doig ranked #16: Orange Sunshine
Art Movement
Expressionism
Technique
Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made
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Popularity
No. 16 of 28 artworks by Peter Doig
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Peter Doig, Pink Snow (1991)

1991 · original 244 x 198 cm
View the most popular artwork of Peter Doig ranked #17: Pink Snow
Color Palette
Earthy
Technique
Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made
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Popularity
No. 17 of 28 artworks by Peter Doig
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Ski Jacket by Peter Doig

1994
View the most popular artwork of Peter Doig ranked #18: Ski Jacket
Color Palette
Neutrals
Technique
Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made
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Popularity
No. 18 of 28 artworks by Peter Doig
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Border House by Peter Doig

1996

Peter Doig’s ‘Border House’ – a captivating monochromatic etching of a solitary cabin in a dense forest. Explore its expressive lines, dramatic light & evocative mood.

View the most popular artwork of Peter Doig ranked #19: Border House
Art Movement
Expressionism
Color Palette
Neutrals
Technique
Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made
To order, by a trained painter
Popularity
No. 19 of 28 artworks by Peter Doig
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Jetty (1996)

1996 · original 20 x 25 cm
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Color Palette
Neutrals
Technique
Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity
No. 20 of 28 artworks by Peter Doig
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Camp Forestia (1996) by Peter Doig

1996 · original 20 x 24 cm

Explore Peter Doig’s ‘Camp Forestia’ (1996). A nostalgic watercolor depicting a rural scene with reflected architecture & quiet beauty. Evocative realism meets impressionistic brushwork.

View the most popular artwork of Peter Doig ranked #21: Camp Forestia
Art Movement
Contemporary Realism
Color Palette
Neutrals
Technique
Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made
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Popularity
No. 21 of 28 artworks by Peter Doig
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Girl on Skis by Peter Doig

1997 · original 30 x 41 cm
View the most popular artwork of Peter Doig ranked #22: Girl on Skis
Color Palette
Neutrals
Technique
Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity
No. 22 of 28 artworks by Peter Doig
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Pelican Man by Peter Doig, 2003

2003 · original 136 x 109 cm

Peter Doig’s ‘Pelican Man’ (2003) is a haunting expressionist oil painting of isolation & survival. Explore its dark tones, surreal imagery, and textured impasto – a unique piece for art collectors.

View the most popular artwork of Peter Doig ranked #23: Pelican Man
Art Movement
Expressionism
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Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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No. 23 of 28 artworks by Peter Doig
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Peter Doig, Metropolitan (2004)

2004 · original 35 x 25 cm
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Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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No. 24 of 28 artworks by Peter Doig
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Grand Riviere

National Gallery of Canada, Ottawa · original 228.8 x 358.4cm
View the most popular artwork of Peter Doig ranked #25: Grand Riviere
Color Palette
Earthy
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Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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No. 25 of 28 artworks by Peter Doig
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The artist

Peter Doig

born 1959

Portrait of Peter Doig
Quick facts
  • Movementscontemporary realism, expressionism
  • NationalityUnited Kingdom
  • Creative periodsmature period
  • Topics exploredlandscape, trees, lakes
  • Typical colorsneutrals, earthy
  • Best occasionsaccent
  • Also known asDOYG
  • Top-ranked workBlotter
Biography

A Life Painted in Memory: The World of Peter Doig

Peter Doig, born in Edinburgh in 1959, is a painter whose work resonates with a quiet power—a haunting beauty that stems from the delicate balance between memory, landscape, and the evocative potential of paint itself. His life has been one of constant relocation, a nomadic existence that profoundly shaped his artistic vision. Early moves took him from Scotland to Trinidad in 1962, followed by Canada in 1966, each shift imprinting upon his developing sensibility a sense of displacement and a fascination with the way places linger within us long after we’ve left them. These weren't fleeting visits; they were immersive experiences that instilled a deep connection to diverse cultural landscapes—the lush tropicality of Trinidad, the stark, snowy vistas of Canada—both becoming recurring motifs in his art. This early exposure fostered an ability to see beyond the literal, to perceive the emotional weight and psychological resonance embedded within a place. Doig’s formal artistic training began in London, attending Wimbledon School of Art, Saint Martin’s School of Art, and finally Chelsea School of Art where he earned his MA. These years were supplemented by practical work, including a period as a dresser at the English National Opera, experiences that undoubtedly broadened his understanding of performance, narrative, and visual storytelling.

The Alchemy of Influence and Artistic Development

Doig’s artistic journey wasn't one of immediate stylistic declaration but rather a gradual unfolding, an exploration of figurative painting that evolved into the distinctive, dreamlike quality for which he is now celebrated. He doesn’t adhere to any single school or movement; instead, his work feels like a synthesis of diverse influences, absorbed and transformed through the lens of personal experience. The echoes of earlier masters are palpable—the melancholic landscapes of Edvard Munch, the raw intensity of H.C. Westermann, the romantic sublimity of Caspar David Friedrich, the shimmering light of Claude Monet, and the decorative richness of Gustav Klimt all find resonance in his canvases. However, Doig doesn’t simply imitate; he *reinterprets*. He draws inspiration from a wide array of sources—photographs, newspaper clippings, film stills, record album covers—but these aren't used as blueprints for replication. Rather, they serve as catalysts, sparking points for paintings that are less about accurate representation and more about emotional evocation. Doig describes his process as painting “by proxy,” using photographs as starting points but allowing memory and imagination to take over, resulting in images that feel both familiar and strangely distant. This approach allows him to tap into a deeper level of psychological truth, creating landscapes that are not merely seen but *felt*.

Landscapes of the Mind: Themes and Characteristics

At the heart of Doig’s work lies an exploration of what it means to remember a place. His paintings aren't straightforward depictions of specific locations; they are emotional responses, filtered through the haze of memory and imagination. Many evoke a sense of nostalgia, particularly those landscapes reminiscent of his Canadian childhood—snowy forests, frozen lakes, isolated cabins—but these scenes are imbued with an unsettling quality, a hint of mystery that prevents them from becoming overly sentimental. Human figures often appear in his paintings, but they are rarely central or clearly defined. They tend to be solitary, ambiguous, contributing to the overall mood of introspection and quiet contemplation. Doig’s technique is equally crucial to the impact of his work. His canvases are characterized by complex layering of paint and color, creating a sense of depth and atmosphere. He skillfully blends abstraction and figuration, allowing forms to dissolve into washes of color or emerge from textured surfaces. This creates a visual tension that invites viewers to engage with the work on multiple levels—to appreciate both its formal qualities and its emotional resonance. The result is paintings that feel simultaneously grounded in reality and suspended in a dreamlike state.

Recognition and Lasting Legacy

Doig’s talent was recognized early in his career, culminating in winning the prestigious Whitechapel Artist Prize in 1991 and a solo exhibition at the Whitechapel Art Gallery. However, it was the sale of “White Canoe” at Sotheby’s in 2007 for $11.3 million—a record for a living European artist at the time—that brought him widespread attention. This was followed by another significant auction success with "The Architect's Home in the Ravine" selling for $12 million in 2013, solidifying his position as one of the most sought-after contemporary painters. Major solo exhibitions have been held at prominent institutions worldwide, including Tate Britain, Musée d’Art Moderne de la Ville de Paris, Schirn Kunsthalle Frankfurt, Dallas Museum of Art, and the Scottish National Gallery, demonstrating the global reach of his influence. Today, Peter Doig is considered one of the most important figurative painters working today. His work has had a profound impact on contemporary art, inspiring a new generation of artists to explore the possibilities of painting as a means of expressing personal experience and emotional truth. As critic Jonathan Jones aptly observed, he is “a jewel of genuine imagination, sincere work and humble creativity” in a world often dominated by pretension. Doig continues to live and work in Trinidad, maintaining a studio at the Caribbean Contemporary Arts Centre and teaching at the Fine Arts Academy in Düsseldorf, Germany, ensuring his ongoing exploration of memory, landscape, and figuration will continue to shape the course of art history for years to come.

Questions & Answers

What aliases or alternate names does Peter Doig have?

Peter Doig appears under the alternate names DOYG.

How many artworks by Peter Doig are available to browse?

You can browse 28 artworks by Peter Doig on the All Artworks page.

Where are Peter Doig's artworks mapped by subject?

Peter Doig's works can be explored by subject on the artist's Subject Atlas page.

By the WikiOO.org Editorial Team Updated Oct. 9, 2026
Collector's quiz
  1. Peter Doig's early life was marked by frequent relocation. Which countries did his family move between during his childhood?

  2. What artistic style is Peter Doig primarily known for?

  3. Which of the following artists is NOT listed as an influence on Peter Doig's work?

  4. In what year did Peter Doig’s painting “White Canoe” set an auction record for a living European artist?

  5. Besides painting, what other activity has Peter Doig been involved in professionally?

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