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List of 88 Famous Post-impressionist Artists (Ranked)

Vincent Van Gogh (1853–1890) is the most famous Post-impressionist artist in this list; notable works include Still Life: Vase cu Lalele Aurii and Noaptea Pătrunzătoare (New York, MoMA). Ranks 2 to 5: Paul Cézanne, Paul Gauguin, Henri De Toulouse-Lautrec and Paul Signac. The list records 88 artists born between 1828 (George Henry) and 1928 (Yuri Ivanovych Khymych) in 36 countries.

Method. Scope: artists whose works the encyclopedia records under Post-impressionist. Ranking: the encyclopedia's fame ranking of artists. Artists born after 1955 without a Wikidata identifier are excluded pending verification. Wikipedia: number of the encyclopedia's 32 languages with an article on the artist.

  1. Still Life: Vase cu Lalele Aurii by Vincent Van Gogh1Vincent Van Gogh
  2. Baigneurs (Bătrânii de la mal) by Paul Cézanne2Paul Cézanne
  3. Femei tahitiene care fac baie by Paul Gauguin3Paul Gauguin

Summary

Post-impressionist: summary

  • 88Artists
  • 1828–1928Years of birth
  • 36Countries of birth
  • 4Women
  • 17.657Works in our catalogue
Cities with most births
Paris (4), Londra (3), Zundert (2), Budapesta (2)
Museums holding the most key works
Musée d'Orsay (10), Art Institute of Chicago (4), MoMA - Museum of Modern Art (3), Tate Gallery (3)

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Ranked entries: 88 Post-impressionist Artists

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Vincent Van Gogh

Olandez Born: Zundert Post-Impresionism Wikipedia: 32/32 languages

Vincent Van Gogh

În anul 1886, mutarea la Paris a transformat radical modul în care vedea lumina și culoarea.

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Paul Cézanne

Francez Born: Aix-en-Provence Post-impresionism Wikipedia: 32/32 languages

Paul Cézanne

În timp ce ambițiile tatălui său se orientau spre drept, tânărul artist și-a găsit echilibrul sub îndrumarea lui Joseph Gibert, la Școala Municipală de Desen Liber.

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Paul Gauguin

Francez Born: Paris ['Post-impresionism', 'Simbolism', 'Sintezism', 'Primitivism'] Wikipedia: 32/32 languages

Paul Gauguin

Deși fusese influențat de operele lui Camille Pissarro și Paul Cézanne, s-a simțit tot mai mult atras de abordările mai structurate și simbolice ale grupărilor Sintetiste și Simboliste.

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Henri De Toulouse-Lautrec

Francez Born: Albi Postimpresionism Wikipedia: 31/32 languages

Henri De Toulouse-Lautrec

His posters advertising performers like Jane Avril and Yvette Guilbert are not merely promotional materials; they are miniature masterpieces – instantly recognizable for their dynamic compositions and striking imagery, effectively capturing the spirit of the era. He is considered one of the key Post-Impressionist painters alongside Cézanne, Van Gogh, Gauguin, and Seurat.

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Paul Signac

Francez Born: Paris Neo-Impresionism, Pointillism Wikipedia: 29/32 languages

Paul Signac

Străzile Parisului de la mijlocul anilor 1880 ofereau o energie neîncetată, care îl atrgea pe Paul Signac spre noi moduri de a vedea lumea.

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Pierre Bonnard

Francez Born: Fontenay-aux-Roses Postimpresionism, Intimism, Les Nabis Wikipedia: 27/32 languages

Pierre Bonnard

Pierre Bonnard a fost o figură de prim-rang în tranziția de la Impresionism către Modernism, navigând cu măiestrie între lumina efemeră a generației anterioare și explorările mai structurate și subiective ale noului secol.

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Suzanne Valadon

Franceză Born: Bessines-sur-Gartempe Post-Impressionism Wikipedia: 27/32 languages

Suzanne Valadon

A început să deseneze în mod prolific, concentrându-se inițial pe scene din viața ei de zi cu zi—mama ei, fiul ei Maurice Utrillo și scene intime domestice. În 1894, ea a devenit prima femeie pictoriță admisă în prestigioasa Société Nationale des Beaux-Arts, o mile importantă în spargerea barierelor pentru artiștii femei.

Teacher of Maurice Utrillo #12

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Maurice Denis

Franțuzesc Born: Granville Nabis, Neo-clasicism Wikipedia: 26/32 languages

Maurice Denis

Maurice Denis, născut în orașul de coastă Granville, Franța, în 1870, ocupă o poziție fascinantă în istoria artei—o figură pivot care a traversat ultimele zile ale Impressionismului și curentul emergent al artei moderne. Călătoria artistică a lui Denis a luat o întorsătură decisivă când a devenit un membru central al grupului Les Nabis, o colectivitate de tineri artiști care au căutat să revoluționeze pictura printr-o abordare mai spirituală și simbolică.

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Édouard Vuillard

Francez Born: Cuiseaux Les Nabis, Intimism Wikipedia: 23/32 languages

Édouard Vuillard

În 1885, a început să urmeze cursuri la Académie Julian și a frecventat adesea atelierele lui William-Adolphe Bouguereau și Robert-Fleury pentru a-și rafina tehnica.

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Amrita Sher-Gil

Maghiaro-indiană Born: Budapesta Art indian modern, Avangardă Wikipedia: 20/32 languages

Amrita Sher-Gil

Viața tragic de scurtă a Amritei Sher-Gil – a murit în 1941, la vârsta de 28 de ani – ascunde impactul imens pe care l-a avut asupra artei indiene.

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Maurice Utrillo

Francez Born: Arondismentul 18 din Paris Postimpresionism, Școala de la Paris Wikipedia: 25/32 languages

Maurice Utrillo

Încurajat de mama sa, Suzanne Valadon – ea însăși o figură remarcabilă care a trecut de la model la artist respectată – Utrillo a descoperit un talent innat pentru pictură.

Student of Suzanne Valadon #8

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Tom Thomson

Canadian Born: Claremont Modernism canadiană Wikipedia: 18/32 languages

Tom Thomson

Born August 5, 1877, in Claremont, Ontario, Thomson's early life was deeply rooted in the rhythms of rural existence. Furthermore, Thomson’s time working at Grip Limited, a commercial art firm, exposed him to a diverse group of artists – including members of what would later become known as the Group of Seven – who shared his passion for landscape painting.

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Emily Carr

Canadian Born: Victoria Modernism, Post-Impressionism

Emily Carr

She initially pursued formal training at the San Francisco Art Institute (1890-1892), immersing herself in the vibrant American art scene, and later at the Westminster School of Art in London (1899), absorbing the currents of European artistic movements – particularly Impressionism and Post-Impressionism. The Indian Church (oil): A poignant representation of the intersection between Indigenous culture and Christian missionary influence, reflecting Carr’s complex engagement with colonial history and her desire to document a rapidly changing world.

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Giovanni Segantini

Italian Born: Arco, Trentino-Alto Adige Divisionism, Simbolism Wikipedia: 19/32 languages

Giovanni Segantini

Artisti precum Anton Mauve și Jean-François Millet, introduși lui prin Vittorio Grubicy de Dragon, au avut un rol crucial în dezvoltarea stilului său, subliniind realismul și reprezentarea vieții rurale.

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Paul Sérusier

Francez Born: Paris Post-impresionism, Nabis, Sintoetism Wikipedia: 21/32 languages

Paul Sérusier

În octombrie 1888, sub îndemnirea și supravegherea atentă a lui Gauguin, Paul Sérusier a dat viață operei The Talisman. Acest grup a funcționat ca un nod vital în cadrul avangardei, conectându-l pe Sérusier cu alte figuri remarcabile, precum Pierre Bonnard, Édouard Vuillard și Maurice Denis. În anul 1895, el a contribuit cu ilustrația Pastorale Bretonne pentru publicația The Evergreen: A Northern Seasonal: The Book of Spring.

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Henri-Edmond Cross

Francez Born: Douai Neo-Impresionism Wikipedia: 21/32 languages

Henri-Edmond Cross

Cu toate acestea, scena artistică pariziană din anii 1880 era plină de idei noi, iar Cross s-a simțit tot mai atras de principiile revoluționare ale Neo-Impressionismului – un mișcare condusă de Georges Seurat și Paul Signac. Artiști precum Henri Matisse și André Derain au fost profund inspirați de opera lui Cross, recunoscând în ea eliberarea de constrângerile tradiționale și o cale către o libertate artistică sporită.

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Théo van Rysselberghe

Belgian Born: Gent Neo-Impressionism Wikipedia: 19/32 languages

Théo van Rysselberghe

Van Rysselberghe distinguished himself within the movement by applying pointillism not only to landscapes but also to portraiture, creating strikingly vibrant and psychologically insightful likenesses of his family and friends—works such as Madame Charles Maus (1890) are prime examples. His works are now held in prominent museum collections worldwide, including the Musée du Luxembourg in Paris and the Museum voor Schone Kunsten in Ghent, ensuring that his contribution to the history of art continues to be celebrated and appreciated by generations to come.

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Walter Richard Sickert

Britanic Born: München Post-Impressionism Wikipedia: 19/32 languages

Walter Richard Sickert

This group—which included Augustus John and Lucien Pissarro—challenged the established artistic conventions of the time and sought to create a new visual language for depicting London life. Unlike the bright, saturated palettes favored by many Impressionists, Sickert often employed muted tones and atmospheric effects to create a sense of mood and atmosphere.

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Tivadar Csontváry Kosztka

Maghiar Born: Sabinov Post-Impressionism, Expressionism Wikipedia: 19/32 languages

Tivadar Csontváry Kosztka

Inițial respins de școlile de artă tradiționale, a perseverat, călătorind pe scară largă prin Europa – Roma, Paris, Munchen – studiind maeștrii și perfecționându-și abilitățile.

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Joos Vincent De Vos

Olandez Born: Zundert art romanică

Joos Vincent De Vos

Călătoria sa artistică a început la Academia din Kortrijk, unde a primit instruire din partea lui Philip De Witte, cunoscut pentru portretele și scenele de gen, și a lui Edward Woutermaetens, care l-a introdus în lumea picturii animaliere.

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Duncan Grant

Scoțian Born: Rothiemurchus Post-Impressionism Wikipedia: 13/32 languages

Duncan Grant

Duncan James Corrowr Grant, born in 1885 amidst the rugged beauty of Rothiemurchus Forest District in Scotland, embarked on a life that would indelibly mark the landscape of British art. His legacy is preserved in museums worldwide, including the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris and numerous collections within the United Kingdom.

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Moise Kisling

Born: Cracovia Wikipedia: 19/32 languages

Moise Kisling

Moise Kisling, născut Mojżesz Kisling în 1891 la Cracovia, un oraș vibrant din Imperiul Austro-Ungar, a fost un artist al cărui destin s-a împletit inextricabil cu tumultoasele evenimente ale secolului XX. Lucrările sale timpurii au sugerat inovațiile structurale ale lui Paul Cézanne și cromatismul îndrăzneț al lui André Derain, cu tendințe subtile spre Cubism – așa cum se poate observa în Portretul lui André Salmon (1912).

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Edward Seago

Britanic Born: Norwich Impresionism

Edward Seago

Născut la Norwich pe 31 martie 1910, Seago a fost un om a cărui destin a fost indisolubil legat de pământul și de marele din East Anglia. Deși a fost în mare parte un artist format pe cont propriu, calea sa a fost luminată de îndrumarea unor lumini precum Sir Alfred Munnings și Bertram Priestman.

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David Burliuk

Rus/Ucrainean Born: Semyrotivka Futurism, Neo-Primitivism Wikipedia: 17/32 languages

David Burliuk

David Davidovich Burliuk, un nume sinonim cu nașterea explozivă a Futurismului Rusesc, a fost mult mai mult decât un simplu artist; el a fost un provocator, un poet și un campion neobosit al noului. Încă din tinerețe, Burliuk a manifestat o energie exuberantă, o calitate recunoscută de profesorul său Anton Ažbe la Academia Regală din Munich, care l-a numit faimos „un superb cal sălbatic al steppii”.

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József Rippl-Rónai

Ungarian Born: Kaposvár ['Impressionism', 'Post-Impressionism', 'Symbolism'] Wikipedia: 15/32 languages

József Rippl-Rónai

A fost influențat de Mihály Munkácsy, adoptând ulterior filosofiile grupului Les Nabis.

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George Henry

Scottish Glasgow Boys

George Henry

Born in Irvine, Scotland, in 1858, Henry became a cornerstone of the influential Glasgow Boys movement, a group of rebellious young artists who sought to break free from the stifling constraints of academic realism. He is now recognized not just as a regional painter, but as a pioneer who helped bridge the gap between traditional Scottish painting and the modern European avant-garde.

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Maxime Maufra

Francez Born: Nantes Post-impresionism; Pointilism Wikipedia: 11/32 languages

Maxime Maufra

Lucrări remarcabile includ „La Houle à Donant Belle Ile en Mer” (1ду96) și „La Grande Houle à Donant (Belle île)” (1898), care exemplifică capacitatea sa de a transmite măreția sublimă a lumii naturale.

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Roderic O’Conor

Irish Born: Castelknock Post-Impressionism

Roderic O’Conor

Opera lui O’Conor este ferm încadrată în sfera Post-Impresionismului, un mișcare caracterizată de interpretarea subiectivă a realității. Asociația sa cu figuri proeminente precum Somerset Maugham, Gerald Kelly și Aleister Crowley subliniază implicarea sa în viața intelectuală vibrantă a Parisului.

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Charles van den Eycken

Belgian Born: Bruxelles Post-Impressionism

Charles van den Eycken

Though he didn't fully embrace the radical experimentation of artists like Van Gogh, he adopted a brighter palette and a looser application of paint than was typical of earlier academic painting. He also shared affinities with Dutch Golden Age painters known for their meticulous depictions of interiors and domestic life – a legacy perhaps inherited through his family’s artistic lineage.

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Augustus Edwin John

Welsh Born: Tenby Post-Impressionism

Augustus Edwin John

Mai târziu, a continuat studiile la Slade School of Fine Art din Londra (1894-1898), sub îndrumarea lui Henry Tonks, un profesor influent și critic de artă. Stilul lui John era un amestec complex de influențe.

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Nicolas Tarkhoff

Russian/French ['Impressionism', 'Post-Impressionism', 'Fauvism']

Nicolas Tarkhoff

In 1894, he bravely attempted entry into the School of Painting, Sculpture and Architecture in Moscow, but was rejected due to what was perceived as a “revolutionary temperament.” This rejection didn’t deter him; instead, it propelled him towards Konstantin Korovin's studio in 1897, where he found mentorship within Moscow’s vibrant artistic circles. He initially settled in Munich before permanently relocating to the French capital in November 1898.

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Charles Cottet

Francez Born: Le Puy-en-Velay Post-Impressionism, Simbolism, Școala Pont-Aven, Bande Noire Wikipedia: 12/32 languages

Charles Cottet

Stilul lui Cottet este definit de tablouri întunecate și evovatoare, care surprind cu o profunzime rară peisajele rurale ale Bretoniei și forța dramatică a marinelor.

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Émile Schuffenecker

Franțuzesc Born: Fresne-Saint-Mamès Post-Impressionism Wikipedia: 12/32 languages

Émile Schuffenecker

Following the untimely death of his father, Nicolas Schuffenecker—a tailor from Guewenheim (Alsace)—in 1854, he and his brother Amédée faced significant economic challenges as their mother relocated to Meudon, near Paris, where her family resided. He was particularly captivated by Vincent van Gogh’s expressive use of color and texture—recognizing the transformative potential of conveying inner feelings through visual media—and he diligently studied Van Gogh's groundbreaking innovations in pigment blending and brushwork.

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Frank Bramley

Englez Born: Sibiu Post-Impressionism Wikipedia: 8/32 languages

Frank Bramley

Primele sale experiențe educaționale au fost marcate de o formare artistică formală, începând la Lincoln School of Art înainte de a se aventura la prestigiosul Koninklijke Academie voor Schone Kunsten din Antwerpen, unde a studiat sub îndrumarea lui Charles Verlat.

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Spencer Frederick Gore

Britanic Born: Epsom Post-Impressionism Wikipedia: 9/32 languages

Spencer Frederick Gore

Spencer Frederick Gore a fost un pictor britanic care a devenit una dintre cele mai importante figuri ale grupului emergent Camden Town, marcând un moment crucial în arta britanică de la începutul secolului al XX-lea.

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Samuel John Peploe

Born: Edinburgh Wikipedia: 8/32 languages

Samuel John Peploe

Samuel John Peploe, născut la Edinburgh în 1871, ocupă o poziție centrală în arta britanică de început a secolului XX, fiind unul dintre cei mai celebrați pictori scoțieni ai Curenților Coloristici. Această decizie hotărâtoare l-a condus la studii formale la Școala de Artă din Edinburgh, dar timpul petrecut la Paris s-a dovedit cu adevărat transformator.

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Medardo Rosso

Italian, Francez Born: Torino Post-Impressionism

Medardo Rosso

Medardo Rosso, născut la Torino, Italia, pe 21 iunie 1858, a fost un sculptor care a îndrăznit să sfideze însăși fundamentele formei sale de artă. Călătoria artistică a lui Rosso a început cu influențe realista, evidente în lucrările timpurii precum The Hooligan (1882) și Kiss Under the Lamppost (1882).

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Henry Lamb

Britanic Born: Adelaide Post-Impressionism

Henry Lamb

Accentul pus de John pe desen din viață, o continuitate directă a tradiției Slade School, a inculpat în Lamb un angajament față de observație și o tehnică expresivă de liniare – o bază fundamentală pentru stilul său unic: un stil care prefera captarea esenței unui subiect mai degrabă decât o reprezentare fotografică exactă. Implicarea lui Lamb în Grupul Camden Town în 1911 și mai târziu în Grupul London a consolidat poziția sa în cadrul mișcării artistice progresiste, care a contestat normele convenționale de artă.

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Maurice Brazil Prendergast

Newfoundlander-american Born: St. John's, Newfoundland și Labrador Post-impresionism Wikipedia: 12/32 languages

Maurice Brazil Prendergast

Prin intermediul pictorului canadian James Morrice, Maurice Brazil Prendergast a fost introdus în cercul avantgardei engleze, fiind influențat în mod special de opera și viziunea lui Walter Sickert și a lui Aubrey Beardsley.

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Gustave Loiseau

Born: Arondismentul 16 din Paris Wikipedia: 9/32 languages

Gustave Loiseau

Născut la Paris pe 3 octombrie 1865 și decedat acolo pe 10 octombrie 1935, viața lui Loiseau a fost profund legată de peisajul artistic în evoluție al orașului său și de curentele mai ample ale modernismului. A experimentat inițial cu Pointillismul, tehnica meticuloasă promovată de Georges Seurat și Paul Signac, dar în cele din urmă a găsit-o prea restrictivă pentru viziunea sa.

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Yuri Ivanovych Khymych

Ukrainian Born: Kamianets-Podolsk Socialist Realism

Yuri Ivanovych Khymych

As a dedicated educator, he passed his technical expertise and passion for heritage to generations of students at the Kyiv Engineering and Construction Institute and the National Academy of Architecture and Arts.

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Konstantin Yuon

Rusian Born: Moscova Impressionism, Simbolism, Realism Socialist Wikipedia: 10/32 languages

Konstantin Yuon

This early exposure proved foundational, laying the groundwork for his formal education at the Moscow School of Painting, Sculpture and Architecture from 1892 to 1898. His early Symbolist landscapes possess a haunting beauty that continues to captivate viewers, while his later Socialist Realist works offer valuable insights into the artistic strategies employed by the Soviet regime.

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Albert André

French Born: 2nd arrondissement of Lyon Post-Impressionism Wikipedia: 7/32 languages

Albert André

He wasn't a painter who sought fame or recognition; his primary motivation was to capture the beauty and complexity of the world around him—particularly the intimate corners of domestic life.

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Georges D'Espagnat

Francez Born: Melun Post-Impressionism Wikipedia: 6/32 languages

Georges D'Espagnat

În tapiseria vibrantă a artei franceze de la sfârșitul secolului al XIX-lea și începutul secolului al XX-lea, puține figuri întruchiază tranziția de la tradiție la modernitate cu atâta grație precum Georges D’Espagnat. Născut în Melun în 1870, D’Espagnat era destinat unei vieți îmbibate în estetica frumuseții.

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David Jandi

Hungarian Impressionism & Post-Impressionism

David Jandi

Notable Subjects: Jandi’s artistic output focused primarily on Hungarian landscapes, particularly those surrounding Nagybánya (Bathory), where he established his studio. His works are housed in several Hungarian museums, including the Széchényi National Museum and the Hungarian National Gallery, ensuring that his vision of Hungarian landscape painting endures.

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Francisco Iturrino

Spanish Born: Santander Post-Impressionism, Fauvism Wikipedia: 7/32 languages

Francisco Iturrino

Seeking a more forceful means of expression, Iturrino turned towards Fauvism, embracing a revolutionary palette that prioritized color above all else. Initially, his work resonated with the principles of Impressionism and Post-Impressionism, absorbing the luminous effects of Monet and Sisley.

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Charles-François-Prosper Guérin

French Born: Sens Post-Impressionism Wikipedia: 9/32 languages

Charles-François-Prosper Guérin

Through mediums like oil and pastel, Guérin explored themes of memory and emotion, ensuring that his legacy remains a vital and vibrant chapter in the history of French Post-Impressionism. Born into the artistic heartbeat of Paris in 1875, Charles-François Guérin carried the weight of a profound creative inheritance.

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Emmanuel Zairis

Greek Realism, Impressionism

Emmanuel Zairis

Works like “ The Old Egg Seller ” exemplify this style—a solitary figure bathed in sunlight, conveying both resilience and vulnerability. He spent considerable time there, capturing scenes from the Trinità dei Monti – the iconic church overlooking the city – and other bustling corners of the Eternal City.

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Mark Gertler

British Born: Londra Post-Impressionism, Early Modernism Wikipedia: 7/32 languages

Mark Gertler

Gertler’s artistic sensibilities were profoundly shaped by Post-Impressionism, particularly the expressive experimentation championed by Vincent van Gogh and Paul Cézanne. However, he forged his own distinctive path—rejecting academic conventions in favor of a bold, emotionally charged style that incorporated elements of eastern European folk art.

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James Dickson Innes

British Born: Llanelli Post-Impressionism, Fauvism Wikipedia: 5/32 languages

James Dickson Innes

Perhaps most significantly, he was included in the groundbreaking Armory Show in New York City, Chicago, and Boston in 1913 – a watershed moment that introduced modernist art to an American audience and brought international attention to Innes's unique vision.

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Edouard Cortès

Francez Born: Lagny-sur-Marne Post-Impressionism Wikipedia: 9/32 languages

Edouard Cortès

Artists like Frederick Soulacroix and Paul Gauguin, though distinct in their styles, shared Cortès's fascination with capturing the spirit of a place and its people, imbuing their canvases with a sense of atmosphere and emotion.

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Konstantinos Maleas

Greek Born: Istanbul Post-Impressionism Wikipedia: 6/32 languages

Konstantinos Maleas

The works of Paul Cézanne, with their meticulous attention to form and structure, held him in thrall, while the expressive use of color championed by Paul Gauguin and Vincent van Gogh ignited within him a passion for capturing emotion through hue. Maleas’s arrival in Athens coincided with a period of considerable artistic conservatism, where the Munich School's influence remained stubbornly dominant, favoring academic realism and traditional subject matter.

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William Henry Margetson

British Born: Denmark Hill Victorian Elegance & Post-Impressionism Wikipedia: 4/32 languages

William Henry Margetson

William Henry Margetson, born in Camberwell, Surrey, in December 1861, was a painter whose career unfolded across the shifting tides of Victorian and early 20th-century British art. His journey began with formal training at Dulwich College, followed by studies at the prestigious Royal College of Art and the Royal Academy Schools – a path typical for aspiring artists of his time, yet one he navigated with distinct talent and sensitivity.

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Filippo De Pisis

Italian Born: Ferrara Post-Impressionism Wikipedia: 8/32 languages

Filippo De Pisis

His legacy is found in: The fusion of poetry and painting: Proving that visual art can be as lyrical and metaphorically rich as the written word. Despite the disruptions of World War II and his eventual return to Italy, De Pisis never lost the cosmopolitan spirit that had defined his youth.

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Henry Ottmann

French Born: Ancenis Impressionism/Post-Impressionism Wikipedia: 6/32 languages

Henry Ottmann

And his scenes of modern life offer glimpses into the changing social landscape of early 20th-century France, depicted with a keen eye for detail and atmosphere. Exhibiting alongside these masters at the Galerie Paul Durand-Ruel in 1911 and 1912 allowed Ottmann to absorb their techniques and stylistic approaches firsthand.

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Ernest Zobole

Galez Born: Tylorstown Expresionism

Ernest Zobole

Ernest Zobole (1927-1999) rămâne o voce singulară în istoria artei🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷ло, un artist ale cărui pânze respirau odată cu asprimea și frumusețea văilor Rhondda în anii de apus ai Marii Britanii industriale. Născut în Tylorstown, Rhondda Cynon Taf, anii formativi ai lui Zobole au fost îmbibați în atmosfera comunităților de mineri.

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Anna Ostroumova-Lebedeva

Russian Born: Saint Petersburg Watercolor painting; Woodcut technique Wikipedia: 9/32 languages

Anna Ostroumova-Lebedeva

Having survived one of the darkest chapters of human history, she continued to contribute to the artistic community as a professor at the Leningrad Institute of Painting, Architecture, and Sculpture.

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Yuriy Khymych

Yuriy Khymych

His canvases are characterized by bold brushstrokes, vibrant color palettes dominated by yellows, blues, and greens – the colors of the Ukrainian flag – and a dynamic interplay of light and shadow. He also demonstrates an affinity for the bold color palettes and expressive brushwork of Vincent van Gogh and the post-impressionists.

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Bertalan Pór

Hungarian Born: Babiná Modernism, Fauvism, Cubism Wikipedia: 5/32 languages

Bertalan Pór

Pór’s artistic education began with a grounding in traditional drawing techniques at Budapest's School of Industrial Design, overseen by László Gyulay—a formative experience that instilled in him a disciplined approach to observation and representation. Comprising Károly Kernstok, Béla Czóbel, Dezső Czigány, Ödön Márffy, and Pór himself—the group championed a radical vision of Hungarian art that rejected academic conventions and embraced the expressive power of Fauvism and Cubism.

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Hayley Lever

Australian/American Born: Adelaide Post-Impressionism Wikipedia: 4/32 languages

Hayley Lever

Povestea sa este una a explorării artistice neîncetate, alimentată de un talent precoce, cultivat la Prince Alfred College sub îndrumarea lui James Ashton și rafinat ulterior în comunitățile artistice vibrante din Anglia, Franța și, în cele din urmă, America. Un moment de cotitură a apărut în anul 1911, când Ernest Lawson, un pictor impresionist american, l-a încurajat pe Hayley Lever să se mute în Statele Unite.

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Eduardo Viana

Spaniol Born: Lisabona Cubism, Surrealism Wikipedia: 6/32 languages

Eduardo Viana

Eduardo Afonso Viana, o figură de prim-plan în istoria artei portugheze, s-a născut la Lisabona în 1881.

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William Penhallow Henderson

American Born: Medford Post-Impressionism Wikipedia: 3/32 languages

William Penhallow Henderson

His work for Alice in Wonderland demonstrated an ability to translate fantastical narratives into tangible forms, blending theatricality with artistic innovation. He drew inspiration from a diverse range of sources, including the works of J.M.W.

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Julio Vila y Prades

Spanish Born: Valencia Post-Impressionism Wikipedia: 4/32 languages

Julio Vila y Prades

His artistic soul was forged in the prestigious halls of the Real Academia de Bellas Artes de San Carlos, where, despite his parents' initial reservations, he pursued a calling that would eventually define his existence.

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Malcolm Drummond

British Born: Maidenhead Post-Impressionism, Camden Town Group Wikipedia: 3/32 languages

Malcolm Drummond

The Group’s focus on contemporary subjects – urban life, working-class communities, and the changing landscape of London – aligned perfectly with Drummond’s artistic interests. The Fitzroy Street Group, formed in 1907, further solidified this connection, providing a space for artists to experiment and challenge conventional artistic norms.

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Bernard Meninsky

Britanic Born: Konotop Post-Impressionism Wikipedia: 4/32 languages

Bernard Meninsky

Născut în Konotop, Ucraina – un loc împletit în moștenirea ucraineană și cea yidică – călătoria artistică a lui Bernard Meninsky a început departe de centrele de artă aglomerate ale Londrei. Deși și-a întrerupt studiile formale la vârsta de unsprezece ani, un talent remarcabil pentru desen a ieșit rapid la suprafață, ducându-l spre burse care l-au propulsat către prestigioasa Slade School of Fine Art în 1912.

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Panayiotis Tetsis

Grec Born: Hydra (insulă) Post-Impressionism Wikipedia: 3/32 languages

Panayiotis Tetsis

Călătoria artistică a lui Tetsis a căpătat un nou impuls în 1949, odată cu participarea sa la formarea grupului de artă „Armos” – un colectiv care reunea figuri proeminente precum Nikos Hadjikyriaks-Ghikas, Yannis Moralis și Nikos Nikolaou.

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Jozsef Nemes Lamperth

Hungarian Born: Budapest Post-Impressionism, Secessionism Wikipedia: 1/32 languages

Jozsef Nemes Lamperth

Born in Budapest, Hungary, in 1891, József Nemes Lamperth’s life was tragically cut short at the young age of thirty-three. His work helped to pave the way for later generations of Hungarian Expressionists and Secessionist artists.

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Josep Mompou Dencausse

Spaniol Born: Barcelona Post-Impressionism & Fauvism Wikipedia: 2/32 languages

Josep Mompou Dencausse

Născut în vibrantul leagăn cultural al Barcelonei în 1888, Josep Mompou Dencausse a apărut ca o voce profundă în scena artistică catalană, împletind lumina delicată a Impresionismului cu puterea brută și emotivă a Fauvismului. Pe măsură ce identitatea sa artistică se maturiza, Mompou Dencausse a navigat prin tidele schimbătoare ale modernismului de la începutul secolului XX cu o fluiditate remarcabilă.

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Charles Ernest Cundall

Britanic Born: Stretford Post-Impressionism, Fauvism Wikipedia: 1/32 languages

Charles Ernest Cundall

Născut în Stretford, Lancashire, Charles Ernest Cundall a devenit o figură remarcabil de versatilă în peisajul artistic britanic de la începutul secolului al XX-lea. Educația sa formală la Manchester School of Art și bursa obținută ulterior la Royal College of Art în 1912 au marcat începutul unei evoluții artistice profunde, prin care a reușit să stăpânească totul, de la portrete intime până la peisaje urbane panoramice și vaste.

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Theophrastos Triantafyllidis

Greek Born: İzmir Impressionism, Post-Impressionism, Expressionism Wikipedia: 1/32 languages

Theophrastos Triantafyllidis

Photographer: Impressionistic watercolor captures a nostalgic scene of an artist & children. This approach aligns him with artists like Edvard Munch and Vincent van Gogh —figures who championed subjective experience as paramount to artistic endeavor.

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Theodor Kern

Austrian Born: Salzburg Impressionism Wikipedia: 1/32 languages

Theodor Kern

As his training progressed through the Fine Art Academy in Vienna, Kern began to develop a command over draftsmanship that would later allow him to transition seamlessly between the delicate precision of religious frescoes and the expansive, sweeping vistas of the natural world.

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Notable works

Notable Post-impressionist works

  1. Still Life: Vase cu Lalele Aurii by Vincent Van Gogh

    Still Life: Vase cu Lalele Aurii

    Vincent Van Gogh

    1889 · National Gallery, Londra

  2. Baigneurs (Bătrânii de la mal) by Paul Cézanne

    Baigneurs (Bătrânii de la mal)

    Paul Cézanne

    1902 · Musée d'Orsay, Paris

  3. Femei tahitiene care fac baie by Paul Gauguin

    Femei tahitiene care fac baie

    Paul Gauguin

    1891 · Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

  4. Dansul lui La Goulue (cunoscut și sub numele de Les Almees) by Henri De Toulouse-Lautrec

    Dansul lui La Goulue (cunoscut și sub numele de Les Almees)

    Henri De Toulouse-Lautrec

    1895 · Musée d'Orsay, Paris

  5. Boulevard de Clichy 1886 by Paul Signac

    Boulevard de Clichy 1886

    Paul Signac

    1886 · Minneapolis Institute of Art

  6. Nude by Pierre Bonnard

    Nude

    Pierre Bonnard

    1920

  7. Iron Bridges at Asnières by Emile Bernard

    Iron Bridges at Asnières

    Emile Bernard

    1887 · MoMA - Museum of Modern Art, New York City

  8. Nu à la draperie blanche Nu debout by Suzanne Valadon

    Nu à la draperie blanche Nu debout

    Suzanne Valadon

Chronology

Chronology of notable works

  1. 1881
  2. 1884
  3. 1887
  4. 1888
  5. 1889
  6. 1891
  7. 1893
  8. 1895
  9. 1899
  10. 1900
  11. 1902
  12. 1906
  13. 1917
  14. 1918

Statistics

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Index

List of 88 Post-impressionist artists

  1. 1Vincent Van GoghVincent Van GoghOlandez · 1853–1890
  2. 2Paul CézannePaul CézanneFrancez · 1839–1906
  3. 3Paul GauguinPaul GauguinFrancez · 1848–1903
  4. 4Henri De Toulouse-LautrecHenri De Toulouse-LautrecFrancez · 1864–1901
  5. 5Paul SignacPaul SignacFrancez · 1863–1935
  6. 6Pierre BonnardPierre BonnardFrancez · 1867–1947
  7. 7Emile BernardEmile BernardFrench · 1868–1941
  8. 8Suzanne ValadonSuzanne ValadonFranceză · 1865–1938
  9. 9Maurice DenisMaurice DenisFranțuzesc · 1870–1943
  10. 10Édouard VuillardÉdouard VuillardFrancez · 1868–1940
  11. 11Amrita Sher-GilAmrita Sher-GilMaghiaro-indiană · 1913–1941
  12. 12Maurice UtrilloMaurice UtrilloFrancez · 1883–1955
  13. 13Félix VallottonFélix VallottonElvețian și francez · 1865–1925
  14. 14Tom ThomsonTom ThomsonCanadian · 1877–1917
  15. 15Emily CarrEmily CarrCanadian · 1871–1945
  16. 16Giovanni SegantiniGiovanni SegantiniItalian · 1858–1899
  17. 17Paul SérusierPaul SérusierFrancez · 1864–1927
  18. 18Henri-Edmond CrossHenri-Edmond CrossFrancez · 1856–1910
  19. 19Théo van RysselbergheThéo van RysselbergheBelgian · 1862–1926
  20. 20Walter Richard SickertWalter Richard SickertBritanic · 1860–1942
  21. 21Roger FryRoger FryBritanic · 1866–1934
  22. 22Tivadar Csontváry KosztkaTivadar Csontváry KosztkaMaghiar · 1853–1919
  23. 23Joos Vincent De VosJoos Vincent De VosOlandez · 1853–1890
  24. 24Duncan GrantDuncan GrantScoțian · 1885–1978
  25. 25Moise KislingMoise Kisling1891–1953
  26. 26Edward SeagoEdward SeagoBritanic · 1910–1974
  27. 27Paul RansonPaul RansonFranceză · 1861–1909
  28. 28David BurliukDavid BurliukRus/Ucrainean · 1882–1967
  29. 29Henri LebasqueHenri LebasqueFrancez · 1865–1937
  30. 30József Rippl-RónaiJózsef Rippl-RónaiUngarian · 1861–1927
  31. 31George HenryGeorge HenryScottish · 1828–1895
  32. 32Maxime MaufraMaxime MaufraFrancez · 1861–1918
  33. 33Roderic O’ConorRoderic O’ConorIrish · 1860–1940
  34. 34Charles van den EyckenCharles van den EyckenBelgian · 1859–1923
  35. 35Augustus Edwin JohnAugustus Edwin JohnWelsh · 1878–1961
  36. 36Georges LemmenGeorges LemmenBelg · 1865–1916
  37. 37Nicolas TarkhoffNicolas TarkhoffRussian/French · 1871–1930
  38. 38Jan SluijtersJan SluijtersOlandez · 1881–1957
  39. 39Charles CottetCharles CottetFrancez · 1863–1925
  40. 40Émile SchuffeneckerÉmile SchuffeneckerFranțuzesc · 1851–1934
  41. 41Roger Eliot FryRoger Eliot FryBritanic · 1866–1934
  42. 42Frank BramleyFrank BramleyEnglez · 1857–1915
  43. 43Spencer Frederick GoreSpencer Frederick GoreBritanic · 1878–1914
  44. 44Igor GrabarIgor GrabarRus · 1871–1960
  45. 45Samuel John PeploeSamuel John Peploe1871–1935
  46. 46Herbert F RoyleHerbert F RoyleBritish · 1870–1958
  47. 47Medardo RossoMedardo RossoItalian, Francez · 1858–1928
  48. 48Henry LambHenry LambBritanic · 1883–1960
  49. 49Maurice Brazil PrendergastMaurice Brazil PrendergastNewfoundlander-american · 1858–1924
  50. 50Gustave LoiseauGustave Loiseau1865–1935
  51. 51Yuri Ivanovych KhymychYuri Ivanovych KhymychUkrainian · 1928–2003
  52. 52Konstantin YuonKonstantin YuonRusian · 1875–1958
  53. 53Albert AndréAlbert AndréFrench · 1869–1954
  54. 54Charles Langton LocktonCharles Langton LocktonBritish · 1856–1932
  55. 55Georges D'EspagnatGeorges D'EspagnatFrancez · 1870–1950
  56. 56David JandiDavid JandiHungarian · 1893–1944
  57. 57Francisco IturrinoFrancisco IturrinoSpanish · 1864–1924
  58. 58Charles-François-Prosper GuérinCharles-François-Prosper GuérinFrench · 1875–1939
  59. 59Emmanuel ZairisEmmanuel ZairisGreek · 1878–1948
  60. 60Konstantin GorbatovKonstantin GorbatovRussian · 1876–1945
  61. 61Mark GertlerMark GertlerBritish · 1891–1939
  62. 62James Dickson InnesJames Dickson InnesBritish · 1887–1914
  63. 63Edouard CortèsEdouard CortèsFrancez · 1882–1969
  64. 64Konstantinos MaleasKonstantinos MaleasGreek · 1879–1928
  65. 65Jules Alexandre GrunJules Alexandre GrunFrench · 1868–1938
  66. 66William Henry MargetsonWilliam Henry MargetsonBritish · 1861–1940
  67. 67Filippo De PisisFilippo De PisisItalian · 1896–1956
  68. 68Henry OttmannHenry OttmannFrench · 1877–1927
  69. 69Ernest ZoboleErnest ZoboleGalez · 1927–1999
  70. 70Allen TuckerAllen TuckerAmerican · 1866–1939
  71. 71Antonio SicurezzaAntonio SicurezzaItalian · 1905–1979
  72. 72Anna Ostroumova-LebedevaAnna Ostroumova-LebedevaRussian · 1871–1955
  73. 73Yuriy KhymychYuriy Khymych
  74. 74Bertalan PórBertalan PórHungarian · 1880–1964
  75. 75Hayley LeverHayley LeverAustralian/American · 1876–1958
  76. 76Liu KangLiu Kang
  77. 77Eduardo VianaEduardo VianaSpaniol · 1881–1967
  78. 78Fikret Muallâ SaygıFikret Muallâ SaygıFrancez · 1903–1967
  79. 79William Penhallow HendersonWilliam Penhallow HendersonAmerican · 1877–1943
  80. 80Julio Vila y PradesJulio Vila y PradesSpanish · 1873–1930
  81. 81Malcolm DrummondMalcolm DrummondBritish · 1880–1945
  82. 82Bernard MeninskyBernard MeninskyBritanic · 1891–1950
  83. 83Panayiotis TetsisPanayiotis TetsisGrec · 1925–2016
  84. 84Jozsef Nemes LamperthJozsef Nemes LamperthHungarian · 1891–1924
  85. 85Josep Mompou DencausseJosep Mompou DencausseSpaniol · 1888–1968
  86. 86Charles Ernest CundallCharles Ernest CundallBritanic · 1890–1971
  87. 87Theophrastos TriantafyllidisTheophrastos TriantafyllidisGreek · 1881–1955
  88. 88Theodor KernTheodor KernAustrian · 1900–1969

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