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Василий Васильевич Кандинский 1866–1944
Русский Born: Москва ['Экспрессионизм', 'Абстрактная живопись', 'Синий всадник'] Wikipedia: 32/32 languages
Reference list · Expressionist
Василий Васильевич Кандинский (1866–1944) is the most famous Expressionist painter in this list; notable works include Несколько кругов, Соломон Р. Г. and Композиция VIII. Ranks 2 to 5: Эдвард Мунк, Жан-Мишель Баския, Пауль Клее and Джексон Поллок. The list records 100 painters born between 1849 (Кристиан Рольфс) and 1960 (Жан-Мишель Баския) in 37 countries.
Method. Scope: artists whose works the encyclopedia records under Expressionist. 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.
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Русский Born: Москва ['Экспрессионизм', 'Абстрактная живопись', 'Синий всадник'] Wikipedia: 32/32 languages
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Американский Born: Парк-Слоуп Неоэкспрессионизм Wikipedia: 29/32 languages
Paintings like Piscine versus the Best Hotels (or various loin) exemplify his ability to juxtapose seemingly disparate elements—luxury and deprivation, beauty and decay—creating a powerful commentary on social inequalities. In the years since his death, Basquiat’s reputation has only grown.
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Немецко-швейцарская Born: Мюнхенбуксе Экспрессионизм, кубизм, сюрреализм Wikipedia: 31/32 languages
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Американец Born: Коди Абстрактный экспрессионизм Wikipedia: 31/32 languages
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Итальянец Born: Ливорно Экспрессионизм Wikipedia: 32/32 languages
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Австриец Born: Тульн-ан-дер-Донау Австрийский экспрессионизм Wikipedia: 32/32 languages
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Ирландец Born: Дублин Экспрессионизм, кубизм, сюрреализм Wikipedia: 30/32 languages
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Голландско-американская Born: Роттердам Абстрактный экспрессионизм Wikipedia: 30/32 languages
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Американец Born: Даугавпилс ['Живопись цветового поля', 'Абстрактный экспрессионизм']
No. 6 (Фиолетовый, зеленый и красный). Оранжевый, красный, желтый (1961).
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Австриец, чех, британец Born: Пёхларн Экспрессионизм, венский авангард Wikipedia: 29/32 languages
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Немец Born: Ашаффенбург Немецкий экспрессионизм Wikipedia: 32/32 languages
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Армяно-американец Born: Хоргом Абстрактный экспрессионизм, Сюрреализм Wikipedia: 24/32 languages
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Немецко-датчанин Born: Нольде Немецкий экспрессионизм Wikipedia: 28/32 languages
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Немец Born: Унтерхаус ['Новая объективность', 'Дадаизм', 'Экспрессионизм'] Wikipedia: 28/32 languages
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Бельгиец Born: Остенде ['Символизм', 'Экспрессионизм'] Wikipedia: 25/32 languages
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Француз Born: Смиловичи Экспрессионизм Wikipedia: 26/32 languages
The influence of figures like Amedeo Modigliani, who explored the interplay between form and emotion, further shaped Soutine’s artistic trajectory. While often categorized as an Expressionist, to reduce Soutine solely to this label is a significant oversimplification.
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Немец Born: Лейпциг Экспрессионизм, Новая вещественность Wikipedia: 27/32 languages
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Австриец Born: Вена Секция Весны Wikipedia: 29/32 languages
Родился: 15 декабря 1928 г., Вена, Австрия. Умер: 19 февраля 2000 г.
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Немец Born: Донауэшинген Неоэкспрессионизм Wikipedia: 23/32 languages
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Scottish-American Born: Абердин Architectural sculpture Wikipedia: 28/32 languages
International Exposure: Calder’s journeys to Paris and London broadened his artistic perspective and fostered engagement with diverse cultural traditions. ## Notable Works (Expanded) Calder's magnum opus, Philadelphia City Hall, stands as a testament to his unwavering dedication and visionary ambition.
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Мексиканский Born: Чиуауа Социальный реализм, Мурализм Wikipedia: 24/32 languages
«Городское блеск» (1930-е гг.) – критика капиталистической системы и изображение жизни города как места социальной изоляции и эксплуатации.
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Американка Born: Манхэттен Абстрактная экспрессия, Колористическая абстракция Wikipedia: 19/32 languages
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Американский Born: Лексингтон Абстрактный экспрессионизм Wikipedia: 21/32 languages
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Американский/Немецкий Born: Нью-Йорк Экспрессионизм Wikipedia: 23/32 languages
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Американский Born: Нью-Йорк Абстрактный экспрессионизм Wikipedia: 23/32 languages
Newman’s formative years were marked by exposure to European artistic currents—particularly Cubism spearheaded by Picasso and the vibrant color palettes championed by Matisse—which instilled in him an appreciation for formal experimentation.
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Born: Опочно Wikipedia: 24/32 languages
«Аморфа, фуга в двух цветах», около 1912 г. «Диски Ньютона, этюд к фуге в двух цветах», около 1911 г.
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Немец Born: Дойчбазелиц Неоэкспрессионизм Wikipedia: 26/32 languages
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Американка Born: Бруклин Абстрактный экспрессионизм Wikipedia: 17/32 languages
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Немецкий Born: Ротлуф Экспрессионизм Wikipedia: 25/32 languages
His summers spent on the rugged coast of Dangast, beginning in 1907, proved particularly fruitful, inspiring a series of breathtaking landscapes that captured the wild beauty and untamed spirit of the North Sea – images filled with a haunting melancholy and a profound connection to nature. Perhaps most significantly, Schmidt-Rottluff established the Brücke Museum in West Berlin in 1964 – an enduring testament to his commitment to preserving and promoting the legacy of Die Brücke.
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немец-француз Born: Лейпциг Жестуальный абстрактный экспрессионизм Wikipedia: 15/32 languages
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Американский Born: Уилкс-Барре Абстрактный экспрессионизм Wikipedia: 17/32 languages
The disciplined environment of Girard College fostered his burgeoning talent, providing access to foundational training in drawing and drafting techniques.
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Индиец Born: Пандхарпур Кубистическая повествовательная живопись Wikipedia: 14/32 languages
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Немец Born: Мешеде Экспрессионизм, фовизм, орфизм, кубизм Wikipedia: 28/32 languages
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Русский Born: Торжок Экспрессионизм Wikipedia: 23/32 languages
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Немецкий Born: Гвардейск Импрессионизм и экспрессионизм Wikipedia: 24/32 languages
Paintings like “In the Slaughterhouse” (1878), with its unflinching depiction of animal carcasses, demonstrate this commitment to realistic representation—a willingness to confront uncomfortable truths. He studied under William-Adolphe Bouguereau and Tony Robert-Fleury at the Académie Julian, absorbing the latest trends in Parisian art.
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Born: Пекин ['Арт-деко 1920-х годов', 'Экспрессионизм', 'Абстрактное искусство'] Wikipedia: 12/32 languages
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Swiss Born: Ваксельдорн Expressionism, Bauhaus Wikipedia: 21/32 languages
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Польский Born: Варшава Символизм, сюрреализм Wikipedia: 27/32 languages
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Немец Born: Дёбельн Немецкий экспрессионизм Wikipedia: 22/32 languages
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Австро-американский Born: Вена Двенадцатитоновая техника; Экспрессионизм Wikipedia: 31/32 languages
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Русская Born: Тула Экспрессионизм Wikipedia: 21/32 languages
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Испанец Born: Цвиккау Кубизм, Сюрреализм Wikipedia: 21/32 languages
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Венгр Born: Будапешт Современное венгерское искусство Wikipedia: 18/32 languages
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Serbian Born: Čačak Expressionism & Fauvism Wikipedia: 27/32 languages
Graduating in 1891, she taught there for a period beginning in 1893 before moving to Munich to study with Slovenian artist Anton Ažbe. Studying under Anton Ažbe, a Slovenian artist who championed innovative techniques and stylistic experimentation, she absorbed influences from artists like Edvard Munch and Henri Matisse.
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Бельгиец Born: Антверпен Фламандский экспрессионизм Wikipedia: 16/32 languages
Constant Permeke (1886 – 1952) stands as a monumental figure in Belgian art history, recognized primarily for his contribution to Flemish Expressionism—a movement that profoundly impacted the artistic landscape of the early 20th century.
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Българин Born: Видин Школа Париж, Експресионизм Wikipedia: 18/32 languages
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Германия Born: Грос-Ниэндорф Экспрессионизм Wikipedia: 15/32 languages
Notable works like “Hilly Landscape in Late Autumn” (1900) exemplify his masterful manipulation of color and texture—creating images imbued with palpable atmosphere and psychological resonance.
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German Born: Duisburg Expressionism
Artistic Synthesis: The seamless blending of Rodin's expressive influence with a distinctly German Expressionist sensibility.
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Русско-французский Born: Витебск Кубизм, Модернизм Wikipedia: 23/32 languages
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Американский Born: Гранд-Исланд Абстрактный экспрессионизм Wikipedia: 12/32 languages
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Американский Born: Портленд Лирическая абстракция Wikipedia: 9/32 languages
This innate talent led him to Stanford University in 1940, where he immersed himself in the study of art history and studio practice. The retrospective exhibition at the Pasadena Art Museum in 1960 – later expanded and shown at the California Palace of the Legion of Honor in San Francisco – served as a pivotal moment, cementing his reputation as a leading figure in the art world.
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British Born: Истлём Outsider art, Impressionism
He also honed his skills at the Royal Academy Schools from 1892 to 1895, where he was awarded the Landseer Scholarship—a prestigious honor recognizing exceptional artistic merit. Institutions like the Tate Gallery, the British Museum, and English Heritage hold examples of his work, ensuring his story—and his art—remains accessible to future generations.
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Грек Born: Пирей Сюрреализм
«Вход в загородный дом» (1928): Эта акварель служит примером способности Цартойхиса сливать фантазию с тщательной наблюдательностью. «Этюд к "Маю"» (1973): Картина демонстрирует влияние Моранди и мастерское использование техники импасто, передавая одновременно красоту и меланхолию.
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Romanian Born: Iași ['Expressionism', 'Dadaism']
His studies at the Academy of Art in Berlin provided a solid grounding in classical techniques, but it was his exposure to the works of artists like Schmid-Reutte and Hölzel that ignited his interest in exploring new modes of representation.
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Американский Born: Нью-Йорк Абстрактный экспрессионизм Wikipedia: 12/32 languages
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Canadian Born: Montreal Lyrical Abstraction Wikipedia: 14/32 languages
Shift from Surrealism: After a brief association with the Surrealists, Riopelle moved towards Lyrical Abstraction, a style related to Abstract Expressionism. Riopelle was the first Canadian painter since James Wilson Morrice to achieve widespread international recognition.
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German Born: Berlin Expressionism Wikipedia: 18/32 languages
Born in Berlin in 1877 into an upper-middle-class family, Münter navigated a world that presented significant obstacles for women pursuing artistic careers. She joined his Phalanx school in 1901, where she absorbed the principles of Post-Impressionism and experimented with innovative techniques like using palette knives to apply paint—a method that would become a hallmark of her style.
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Polish Born: Leorda Expressionism Wikipedia: 11/32 languages
Weiss's distinctive style is characterized by intense emotion conveyed through muted color palettes and dynamic brushstrokes—a hallmark of Expressionism. Furthermore, he engaged with Symbolist artists such as Edvard Munch and Gustav Klimt, incorporating evocative imagery and psychological depth into his compositions.
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Американский Born: Буффало Абстракционизм, Минимализм Wikipedia: 12/32 languages
The paintings were often described as “silent,” reflecting Reinhardt’s belief that art should not impose itself upon the viewer but rather stimulate contemplation and sensory experience. Even his involvement in protests – against MoMA in the 1940s, with “The Irascibles” against the Metropolitan Museum of Art in the 1950s, and through a lithograph for Artists and Writers Protest Against the Vietnam War in 1967—demonstrated a commitment to artistic freedom and social responsibility.
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Austrian Born: Bzenec Vienna Secession Wikipedia: 13/32 languages
Under the rigorous academic guidance of masters such as Christian Griepenkerl and Leopold Carl Müller at the Academy of Fine Arts Vienna, Kurzweil mastered the classical foundations of his craft. This internal struggle reached its devastating conclusion in 1916, when he ended his life alongside his student and lover, Helene Heger.
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French Born: Paris Expressionism
Nevertheless, Buffet’s dedication to his craft never wavered.
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German/Dutch Born: Krefeld Der Blaue Reiter Wikipedia: 13/32 languages
The Blaue Reiter’s emphasis on symbolism, spirituality, and the connection between art and nature profoundly impacted Campendonk's work, leading him to incorporate elements of folklore, mythology, and dream imagery into his compositions.
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Американский Born: Сентрвилл Абстрактный экспрессионизм Wikipedia: 14/32 languages
Tobey’s travels became increasingly frequent and purposeful, taking him across Europe, Palestine, Turkey, Lebanon, China, and Japan. His work was exhibited widely in Europe and the United States, earning him numerous awards and accolades.
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Scottish Expressionism; Surrealism
Born in 1942 amidst the salt-sprayed fishing traditions of Port Seton, near Edinburgh, John Bellany CBE, RA emerged as one of Scotland’s most profound and evocative visual storytellers. John Bellany’s contribution to British art history is marked by his ability to elevate regional Scottish identity to a universal stage.
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Голландец Born: Хертогенбос Экспрессионизм, Люминизм Wikipedia: 8/32 languages
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German Born: Soest Expressionism Wikipedia: 11/32 languages
The trajectory of Morgner’s meteoric rise was violently interrupted by the onset of World War I.
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Американец Born: Бирмингем Неоэкспрессионизм Wikipedia: 8/32 languages
Chalk Up Another One: мощная работа 1992 года, воспевающая жизнь чернокожих и одновременно бросающая прямой вызов расовым стереотипам. Scout (Girl): неоэкспрессионистский портрет, использующий яркие цвета и графическую глубину для передачи сути юности и самоидентификации.
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Бельгиец Born: Гент Фламандский экспрессионизм Wikipedia: 10/32 languages
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French Cubism
As a founding member of the Hetek painting group, he stood at the forefront of a generation that sought to redefine Hungarian and European art through a lens of radical modernity.
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German Born: Dusseldorf New Objectivity & Realism
His landscapes—particularly “ Early Morning in the Eifel Mountains ”—capture the serene beauty of the Rhineland region with remarkable precision and tonal subtlety.
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British Biblical scenes, female figures
Beyond the technical aspects, Ascher’s process involved a deep engagement with the source material. She challenged the traditional role of religious art, moving beyond mere illustration to create works that explored the psychological and emotional dimensions of faith.
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Belgian Born: Ghent Expressionism, Surrealism Wikipedia: 10/32 languages
Frits Van den Berghe died in Ghent in 1939, leaving behind a rich and complex body of work that continues to captivate viewers with its haunting beauty and psychological depth. Initially, he benefited from the rigorous training provided by Jean Delvin at the Royal Academy, grounding him in classical techniques and compositional principles.
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Financial support from art dealer Paul Cassirer allowed Barlach to develop his unique style, focusing on the emotional intensity of human figures.
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Американец Born: Бейрут ['Ассамбляж', 'Поп-арт', 'Нео-дада'] Wikipedia: 17/32 languages
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Американский Born: Чикаго Деревенская гравюра, графический роман
Inspired by Masereel’s pioneering work, Ward embarked on a radical new path—creating narratives entirely conveyed through meticulously crafted woodcut illustrations. Notably, Ward's fascination with Frans Masereel’s The Sun, a groundbreaking wordless novel that utilized woodcuts to convey complex themes—particularly the struggle for spiritual enlightenment—served as a catalyst for his own artistic explorations.
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Русско-литовский Born: Новгород Экспрессионизм, Пейзажи городов
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German Born: Krefeld Expressionism Wikipedia: 10/32 languages
However, it was his subsequent studies at the Staatliche Akademie der Bildenden Künste Stuttgart from 1900 to 1902 that truly ignited his artistic fire. While Nauen’s work predates the formal establishment of German Expressionism, it undeniably shares many key characteristics with the movement.
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| США | 19 |
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| Германия | 18 |
| Австрия | 6 |
| Germany | 6 |
| Россия | 5 |
| Бельгия | 3 |
| Соединенные Штаты Америки | 3 |
| Швейцария | 2 |
| 1840s | 1 |
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| 1850s | 1 |
| 1860s | 10 |
| 1870s | 16 |
| 1880s | 22 |
| 1890s | 9 |
| 1900s | 13 |
| 1910s | 8 |
| 1920s | 10 |
| 1930s | 4 |
| 1940s | 2 |
| 1950s | 3 |
| 1960s | 1 |
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FAQ
Василий Васильевич Кандинский (#1) is first in this ranking, followed by Эдвард Мунк (#2) and Жан-Мишель Баския (#3).
Василий Васильевич Кандинский (#1), Эдвард Мунк (#2), Жан-Мишель Баския (#3), Пауль Клее (#4) and Джексон Поллок (#5).
The museums holding the most key works of this list are Баварские государственные живописные коллекции (7), Музей Соломона Р. Гуггенхайма (4) and Музей современного искусства (MoMA) (4).
The earliest-born painter in this list is Кристиан Рольфс (#62), born in 1849.
США: 19 of the 100 painters in this list were born there, then Германия (18) and Австрия (6).
The highest-ranked living painters in this list are Герхард Рихтер (#9), Джаспер Джонс (#11), Ансельм Кифер (#23), Юлиан Шнайбель (#35), Пьер Дойг (#43) and Керри Джеймс Маршалл (#90).
“His paintings are immediately recognizable for their bold colors—often applied with thick impasto, a textured application of paint that gives his surfaces a palpable physicality – and agitated brushwork, creating a sense of movement and unrest.” — from our biography of Хаим Соломонович Сутин (#20).
10 women are in this ranking: Кете Кольвиц (#25), Элен Франкенталер (#29), Паула Модерзон-Беккер (#34), Ли Краснер (#37), Элис Нил (#49), Марианна Владимировна Верёвкина (#55), Nadežda Petrović (#58) and Gabriele Münter (#77).
The highest-ranked painters born in США are Жан-Мишель Баския (#3), Джексон Поллок (#5), Джаспер Джонс (#11), Александр Колдер (#27) and Элен Франкенталер (#29).
Most painters in this list were born in the 1880s (22 of 100), between 1849 and 1960 overall.
Нью-Йорк: 4 of the painters in this list were born there.
The encyclopedia records 16,739 works by these painters.
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