The Neoclassicist shortlist
100 Famous Neoclassicist Artists: The Complete List
Жак-Луи Давид (1748–1825) is the most famous Neoclassicist artist, best known for Смъртта на Марат and Смъртта на Сократ, Метрополитен Ню Йорк. Then Жан Огюст Доминик Енгър, Елизабет Виже-Льо Брюн, Джошуа Рейнолдс and Антонио Канова. The list covers 100 artists born between 1667 and 1863 in 21 countries, from Доналд Ричардсън Пре Старши to Хърбърт Джеймс Дрейпър.
Method. Scope: artists filed under Neoclassicist in our catalogue. Order: our artist fame ranking. Excluded: artists born after 1955 without a Wikidata identifier. Wikipedia figure: languages with an article, out of our 32.
Key data
Neoclassicist: key data
- 100Artists
- 1667–1863Years of birth
- 21Countries of birth
- 5Women
- 15323Works in our catalogue
- Museums holding the most key works
- Метрополитън Музей на изкуствата (15), Лувър (14), Yale Center for British Art (8), Държавен музей „Ермитаж“ (7)
- The women of this list
- Елизабет Виже-Льо Брюн, Ангелика Кауфман, Adélaïde Labille-Guiard, Marguerite Gérard, Sarah Goodridge
Ranked list
100 Neoclassicist Artists, ranked with key works
4/ 100
Джошуа Рейнолдс 1723–1792
Британска b. Плимут Голям стил Wikipedia 31/32
This period of study allowed him to immerse himself in the works of the Old Masters, absorbing the techniques and compositions that would define his later career.
11/ 100
Томас Лоуранс 1769–1830
Британски b. Бристъл Регентска портретура Wikipedia 22/32
Born in Bristol in 1769 amidst the bustling port city’s vibrant atmosphere, his early life was marked by a nomadic existence, following his father's innkeeping ventures through Devizes and Bath.
12/ 100
Джон Копли 1738–1815
Американец с британско гражданство b. Бостън Неокласицизъм, Рококо Wikipedia 22/32
13/ 100
Бенджамин Уест 1738–1820
Американски b. Спрингфийлд Неокласицизъм, Романтизъм Wikipedia 19/32
West’s innovative spirit, coupled with his diplomatic skills and unwavering dedication to his craft, earned him lasting recognition as “the American Raphael.” He died in London in 1820, leaving behind a body of work that continues to inspire awe and admiration.
14/ 100
Робърт Адам 1728–1792
Scottish b. Кърколди Neoclassical Wikipedia 29/32
His father, William Adam, was a prominent figure in shaping the Scottish landscape, and young Robert’s initial education wasn't confined to academic pursuits like Latin at Edinburgh’s Royal High School; it was interwoven with the practical realities of building design and construction through apprenticeship under his father’s tutelage.
16/ 100
Жилбер Стьюарт 1755–1828
Американски b. Сендмънтън Неокласицизъм Wikipedia 19/32
Stuart’s artistic style adhered rigorously to the precepts of Neoclassicism, a movement that championed classical forms and ideals as responses to the excesses of Rococo art.
17/ 100
Карл Фридрих Шинкел 1781–1841
Пруски b. Нойрупин Неокласицизъм и Готически ренесанс Wikipedia 30/32
Neue Wache (1816–1818), една ранна работа, демонстрира неговия възникващ неокласически стил с неговата умерена елегантност и достоен вид. Националният паметник на Освободителните войни (1818–1821) стои като мощен свидетелство за пруската устойчивост и национална гордост.
18/ 100
Джордж Роуми 1734–1802
Британска b. Далтон-ин-Фурнес Романтизъм, Неокласицизъм Wikipedia 22/32
21/ 100
Хюберт Роберт 1733–1808
Френска b. Париж Романтизъм, Неокласицизъм Wikipedia 21/32
Born in Paris in 1733, Hubert Robert entered a world where his family's social standing was tied to the service of others. Around 1795, he produced The Grande Galerie, a work that captured a specific, transformative moment in Parisian history.
Location The preservation of Robert’s prolific output is spread across several major international institutions, reflecting the reach of his influence during the late eighteenth century.
24/ 100
Джон Тръмбул 1756–1843
Американски b. Либан Исторически живопис Wikipedia 18/32
In 1780, he embarked on a journey to London, seeking tutelage under the esteemed Benjamin West, an American expatriate who had achieved prominence as a history painter. Other significant works include The Surrender of Cornwallis at Yorktown, The Surrender of General Burgoyne, and George Washington before the Battle of Trenton.
29/ 100
Кристофер Вилхелм Екерсберг 1783–1853
Датска b. Колинд Неокласицизъм, Реализъм Wikipedia 22/32
31/ 100
Жозеф Сиффред Дюплесиз 1725–1802
Френски b. Карпентрас Рококо и Неокласицизъм Wikipedia 17/32
The Salon of 1769 irrevocably altered his trajectory; presenting ten portraits at this prestigious exhibition garnered considerable attention from critics and collectors alike, notably Denis Diderot, who lauded Duplessis’s ability to convey character and emotion with breathtaking subtlety.
32/ 100
Джон Уилям Годуард 1861–1922
b. Уимбълдън Wikipedia 21/32
Dolce far Niente (1904): Вероятно най-известното му произведение, закупено от Андрю Лойд Уейбър през 1995 г. When the Heart is Young (1902): Илюстрира способността на Годуард да улови младежката невинност и красота. The Mirror (1899): Демонстрира неговото майсторство в контрастирането на текстури и създаването на усещане за дълбочина.
33/ 100
Йохан Зофани 1733–1810
Германец b. Франкфурт на Майн Неокласицизъм, Реализъм Wikipedia 15/32
35/ 100
Марчело Бачарели 1731–1818
Италианец b. Рим ['Позден барок', 'Неокласицизъм'] Wikipedia 23/32
36/ 100
Йозеф Карл Щиллер 1781–1858
Германец b. Майнц Неокласицизъм Wikipedia 19/32
In the grand tapestry of nineteenth-century European art, few threads shine with as much refined luster as the works of Joseph Karl Stieler. Born in November 1781 in the historic city of Mainz, Stieler was destined for a life steeped in the meticulous traditions of craftsmanship.
40/ 100
Уилиъм Салтер 1804–1875
Британска b. Хонитън Портретна живопис
Born in 1804 in the quiet town of Honiton, Devon, Salter’s early life was rooted in the traditional English landscape, yet his artistic spirit was destined for much larger stages.
41/ 100
Луи Леополд Боили 1761–1845
b. Ла Басе Wikipedia 19/32
Musée des Beaux Arts, Lille: Съхранява Триумфът на Марат, както и други произведения. Louvre Museum: Представя селекция от обширното творчество на Боили. National Gallery of Art (Washington D.C.): Притежава няколко картини, включително Автопортрет, Любителите на картини и Публиката в салона на Лувъра, разглеждаща картината „Възнесение“.
42/ 100
Томас Сали 1783–1872
Британско-американец b. Хорнстейс Романтизъм, Неокласизъм Wikipedia 13/32
46/ 100
Жан-Антоан Худон 1741–1828
Френски b. Версай Неокласицизъм Реализъм
Houdon’s decisive victory at the Prix de Rome in 1761—a triumph that secured him a year's worth of intensive study in Rome—marked a watershed moment, propelling him into the epicenter of European artistic innovation and cementing his connection with the ideals of Neoclassicism.
48/ 100
Adélaïde Labille-Guiard 1749–1803
French b. Paris Rococo to Neoclassicism Wikipedia 20/32
Adélaïde Labille-Guiard (1749–1803) stands as a remarkable figure in the history of French art, not merely for her exquisite portraits but also for her courageous challenge to the restrictive conventions that governed women’s roles within the artistic world. Other notable works include portraits of prominent figures such as Madame Adélaïde and Victoire, the elder sisters of Louis XVI, and numerous studies of drapery, reflecting her technical expertise and keen eye for detail.
49/ 100
Йохан Хайнрих Вилхелм Тишбейн 1751–1829
Британска b. Хайна Английска школа; Моралистични и сатирични гравюри/картини
50/ 100
Джон Рамъдж 1748–1802
Ирландски-Американски b. Дъблин Портретни миниатюри
Portrait of George Washington (1789): Ramage achieved unparalleled fame when he painted George Washington while serving as President of the United States—making him the first artist to officially portray the president in office.
53/ 100
Дейвид Алън 1744–1796
Шотландски b. Алоа Неокласицизъм и Рококо Wikipedia 14/32
Allan не просто създаваше картини; той допринасяше за развитието на отличителна национална художествена идентичност. Той повлия на бъдещите поколения шотландски художници, насърчавайки ги да търсят вдъхновение в собствената си култура и околности.
56/ 100
Джон Петер Расел 1858–1930
Австралийски b. Дарлингхърст Импресионизъм Wikipedia 16/32
Russell’s artistic technique was marked by a distinctive approach that distinguished him from many of his contemporaries.
64/ 100
Marguerite Gérard 1761–1837
French b. Grasse Genre painting, Rococo Wikipedia 15/32
The atmosphere within the Fragonard household was undoubtedly stimulating, a crucible where artistic talent could flourish.
65/ 100
Луи Жан Франсоа Лагрене 1756–1827
Френски b. Париж Рококо, Неокласицизъм
It is impossible to discuss Louis-Jean-François Lagrenée without acknowledging the parallel career of his younger brother, Jean-Jacques Lagrenée.
66/ 100
Johann Georg Edlinger 1741–1819
Austrian b. Graz Rembrandtian portraiture
Johann (Josef) Georg Edlinger, born in the Austrian city of Graz on March 1st, 1741, emerged from a modest background—his father was a gardener named Josef Edlinger, and his mother, Therese. His portraits of eminent Bavarians were engraved by Friedrich John and published in 1821 under the title Sammlung von Bildnissen denkwürdiger Männer.
67/ 100
Томас Хъдсън 1701–1779
Британски b. Девън Портретна живопис Wikipedia 12/32
Notably, Hudson spent time at Twickenham, a vibrant intellectual hub near Alexander Pope's villa, placing himself within a circle of artists, writers, and thinkers.
70/ 100
Gavin Hamilton 1723–1798
Scottish b. Lanarkshire Neoclassical Wikipedia 10/32
Andromache Bewailing the Death of Hector: In this poignant scene, Hamilton explores the depths of grief, using the classical setting to universalize the personal loss of a widow.
71/ 100
Жозеф Бенуа Суве 1743–1807
Датска b. Брюге Неокласицизъм, Историческа живопис Wikipedia 10/32
72/ 100
Томас Филипс 1770–1845
Британски b. Дъдли Романтизъм Wikipedia 11/32
A pivotal moment arrived in 1790 when Phillips journeyed to London, armed with an introduction to Benjamin West, a leading artist of the time and a key figure in the Royal Academy.
74/ 100
Жан-Батист Изабе 1767–1855
French b. Нанси First Empire, Restoration, Portraiture Wikipedia 17/32
Whether working on a tiny head for a breast-pin or a sweeping portrait of an Emperor, his technique balanced grandeur with meticulous precision.
76/ 100
Йохан Баптист Фон Лампи Старши 1751–1830
Австро-италианска b. Ромена Неокласицизъм Wikipedia 14/32
79/ 100
Лемюел Франсис Абът 1760–1802
English b. Лестършър Portrait painting Wikipedia 13/32
He was a sought-after portraitist for a diverse array of luminaries, ranging from the scientific brilliance of astronomer Sir William Herschel to the literary and naval elite.
80/ 100
Sarah Goodridge 1788–1853
American b. Templeton Portrait miniatures Wikipedia 14/32
In the quiet, industrious landscape of early nineteenth-century New England, a singular talent emerged from the shadows of economic hardship to redefine the intimacy of American portraiture. Sarah Goodridge (1788–1853) was not merely a painter; she was a pioneer who navigated the rigid social constraints of her era to become one of the most accomplished miniaturists of her time.
81/ 100
Étienne Maurice Falconet 1716–1791
French b. Paris Baroque, Rococo, Neoclassical
Étienne Maurice Falconet stands as a pivotal figure in the late Baroque, Rococo, and early Neoclassical periods of French sculpture. Born in Paris in 1716, his journey from a humble apprenticeship to becoming one of the most celebrated artists of his time is a testament to talent, ambition, and an extraordinary ability to capture both power and grace.
83/ 100
Alexandre Denis Abel de Pujol 1825–1861
French Neoclassical
Emerging from the refined traditions of a noble family with deep connections to the Bourbon monarchy, Alexandre Denis Abel de Pujol was destined for a life steeped in the grandeur of classical antiquity.
Key works · Top 100 works
Dieuwke Fontein (1800-79), Second Wife (Married 1834) of Adriaan van der Hoop, Jan Adam Kruseman, 1844
Gijsbertus Johannes Rooyens (1785-1846), Professor of Theology and Church History at the University of Amsterdam, Jan Adam Kruseman, 1828
Jan Philip Francois van der Vinne- 4646 works by Ян Адам Круземан
85/ 100
Benjamin Wilson 1721–1788
British b. Leeds Neoclassical Portraiture Wikipedia 14/32
The breadth of Wilson's contributions to British art remains a cornerstone of eighteenth-century history.
86/ 100
Adolf Ulrik Wertmüller 1751–1811
Swedish b. Stockholm Neoclassical Painting Wikipedia 10/32
Adolf Ulrik Wertmüller (1751-1811) stands as a pivotal figure in Swedish art history, recognized primarily for his elegant portraits—particularly those depicting royalty—and his groundbreaking exploration of female nudes within the burgeoning neoclassical movement.
87/ 100
Georges Rouget 1783–1869
French Neoclassical
Born into the burgeoning energy of late 18th-century Paris, Marie-Georges Louis Rouget was destined to become a silent architect of visual history. His journey began within the prestigious halls of the École des Beaux-Arts, where he first learned the rigors of classical form under masters such as Jean-Victor Carrier Sabre and Alexandre François Bouchardy.
Key works · Top 100 works
92/ 100
Jean Baptiste Ii Lemoyne 1704–1778
b. Paris
Early Influences: Laurent Cars (engraving), Gabriel Huquier (printselling). His acceptance was secured through portraits of fellow artist Jean-Baptiste Oudry and sculptor Lambert-Sigisbert Adam, both now housed at the Louvre Museum.
93/ 100
Charles Lock Eastlake 1793–1865
British b. Plymouth Neoclassical, Romanticism Wikipedia 11/32
Born in the coastal reaches of Plymouth, Sir Charles Lock Eastlake was a man whose life was an intricate tapestry of artistic creation and scholarly devotion. As the son of an Admiralty lawyer, his early years were steeped in the traditions of England, yet his spirit wandered toward the sublime landscapes of the Mediterranean.
96/ 100
Луи Орсент 1777–1860
Френски b. Париж Неокласицизъм Wikipedia 14/32
Paintings like The Duc D'Orléans, Duke Of Chartres And Nemours, exemplify this approach, presenting a commanding figure radiating both power and refinement. Figures like Henri-Charles Ferdinand embody Hersent's mastery of tonal modulation and drapery rendering—skills honed through years of disciplined practice.
97/ 100
Огъстъс Сейнт-Годънс 1848–1907
Ирландско-американска b. Дъблин Скулптура от стила Боз-ар (Beaux-Arts)
Best-known works
Famous Neoclassicist paintings by artist
Chronology
Neoclassicist chronology
- 1742
- 1768
- 1775
- 1777
- 1778
- 1782
- 1783
- 1793
- 1797
- 1804
- 1809
- 1810
- 1811
- 1815
Statistics
Counts by country, period and museum
| Франция | 24 |
|---|---|
| Обединено кралство | 15 |
| Италия | 9 |
| САЩ | 9 |
| Германия | 6 |
| United Kingdom | 5 |
| Дания | 4 |
| France | 4 |
| 17th century | 1 |
|---|---|
| 18th century | 88 |
| 19th century | 11 |
Index
Full list of 100 famous Neoclassicist artists
- 1
Жак-Луи ДавидФренска · 1748–1825 - 2
Жан Огюст Доминик ЕнгърФренска · 1780–1867 - 3
Елизабет Виже-Льо БрюнФренска · 1755–1842 - 4
Джошуа РейнолдсБританска · 1723–1792 - 5
Антонио КановаИталиански · 1757–1822 - 6
Антон Рафаел МенгсГерманец · 1728–1779 - 7
Ангелика КауфманШвейцарка · 1741–1807 - 8
Антоан-Жан Гро1771–1835 - 9
Бертел Торвалдсен1770–1844 - 10
Ан-Луи ЖиродеФренски · 1767–1824 - 11
Томас ЛоурансБритански · 1769–1830 - 12
Джон КоплиАмериканец с британско гражданство · 1738–1815 - 13
Бенджамин УестАмерикански · 1738–1820 - 14
Робърт АдамScottish · 1728–1792 - 15
Помпео БатониИталиански · 1708–1787 - 16
Жилбер СтьюартАмерикански · 1755–1828 - 17
Карл Фридрих ШинкелПруски · 1781–1841 - 18
Джордж РоумиБританска · 1734–1802 - 19
Жозеф-Мари ВиенИспанска · 1716–1809 - 20
Карл БрюловРуски · 1799–1852 - 21
Хюберт РобертФренска · 1733–1808 - 22
Франсоа Жерарфренски · 1770–1837 - 23
Пиер Нарцис ГеренФренска · 1774–1833 - 24
Джон ТръмбулАмерикански · 1756–1843 - 25
Самюъл МорзАмерикански · 1791–1872 - 26
Чарлз Уийлсън ПейлАмерикански · 1741–1827 - 27
Пиер-Пол ПрюдонФренски · 1758–1823 - 28
Хенри РайбърнШотландец · 1756–1823 - 29
Кристофер Вилхелм ЕкерсбергДатска · 1783–1853 - 30
Николай АбилдгорДански · 1743–1809 - 31
Жозеф Сиффред ДюплесизФренски · 1725–1802 - 32
Джон Уилям Годуард1861–1922 - 33
Йохан ЗофаниГерманец · 1733–1810 - 34
Анселм ФойербахГерманец · 1829–1880 - 35
Марчело БачарелиИталианец · 1731–1818 - 36
Йозеф Карл ЩиллерГерманец · 1781–1858 - 37
Франсоа Андре ВенсанФренска · 1746–1816 - 38
Карл ВернеФренска · 1758–1836 - 39
Жан-Батист РеньоБританска · 1754–1829 - 40
Уилиъм СалтерБританска · 1804–1875 - 41
Луи Леополд Боили1761–1845 - 42
Томас СалиБританско-американец · 1783–1872 - 43
Рембранд ПелеАмерикански · 1778–1860 - 44
Хърбърт Джеймс ДрейпърБритански · 1863–1920 - 45
Йозеф Антон КохАвстриец · 1768–1839 - 46
Жан-Антоан ХудонФренски · 1741–1828 - 47
Уилям БѝчиБритански · 1753–1839 - 48
Adélaïde Labille-GuiardFrench · 1749–1803 - 49
Йохан Хайнрих Вилхелм ТишбейнБританска · 1751–1829 - 50
Джон РамъджИрландски-Американски · 1748–1802 - 51
Гийом Гийон-Летиерфренски · 1760–1832 - 52
Андреа АпианиИталианска · 1754–1817 - 53
Дейвид АлънШотландски · 1744–1796 - 54
Иполит ФландринФренска · 1809–1864 - 55
Джон ХопнерБританска · 1758–1810 - 56
Джон Петер РаселАвстралийски · 1858–1930 - 57
Доналд Ричардсън Пре СтаршиАнглийска · 1667–1745 - 58
Жак Лоран Агасе1767–1849 - 59
Антон ГрафШвейцарец · 1736–1813 - 60
Федор Яковлевич АлексеевРуски · 1755–1824 - 61
Жан-Батист Пигал1725–1805 - 62
Огюст КудеФренска · 1789–1873 - 63
Джовани Батиста ПиранезиИталианец · 1720–1778 - 64
Marguerite GérardFrench · 1761–1837 - 65
Луи Жан Франсоа ЛагренеФренски · 1756–1827 - 66
Johann Georg EdlingerAustrian · 1741–1819 - 67
Томас ХъдсънБритански · 1701–1779 - 68
Паул СандбиАнглийски · 1798–1863 - 69
Фьодор Степанович Рокотов1730–1808 - 70
Gavin HamiltonScottish · 1723–1798 - 71
Жозеф Бенуа СувеДатска · 1743–1807 - 72
Томас ФилипсБритански · 1770–1845 - 73
Анзелм Фридрих ФойербахГерманец · 1829–1880 - 74
Жан-Батист ИзабеFrench · 1767–1855 - 75
Йенс ЮлАнгличанин · 1745–1802 - 76
Йохан Баптист Фон Лампи СтаршиАвстро-италианска · 1751–1830 - 77
Франсуа Мариус Гранефренски · 1775–1849 - 78
Винченцо КамучиниИталианец · 1771–1844 - 79
Лемюел Франсис АбътEnglish · 1760–1802 - 80
Sarah GoodridgeAmerican · 1788–1853 - 81
Étienne Maurice FalconetFrench · 1716–1791 - 82
Джордж ДауАнглийска · 1781–1829 - 83
Alexandre Denis Abel de PujolFrench · 1825–1861 - 84
Ян Адам КруземанDutch · 1804–1862 - 85
Benjamin WilsonBritish · 1721–1788 - 86
Adolf Ulrik WertmüllerSwedish · 1751–1811 - 87
Georges RougetFrench · 1783–1869 - 88
Масимо Тапарели Д'АдзелиоИталианска · 1798–1866 - 89
Франсиско Баеу И СубиасИспански · 1734–1795 - 90
Уилиъм Хенри ПайнАнглийска · 1769–1843 - 91
Сър Мартин Арчер ШиIrish · 1769–1850 - 92
Jean Baptiste Ii Lemoyne1704–1778 - 93
Charles Lock EastlakeBritish · 1793–1865 - 94
Албер Еренст Карие БелюзФренска · 1824–1887 - 95
Уилиъм ХамилтънБританска · 1751–1801 - 96
Луи ОрсентФренски · 1777–1860 - 97
Огъстъс Сейнт-ГодънсИрландско-американска · 1848–1907 - 98
Джеймс БариИрландски · 1799–1865 - 99
Джеймс ПейлАмерикански · 1749–1831 - 100
Шарл МенниеФренска · 1763–1832
FAQ
Neoclassicist: quick answers
Who was the greatest Neoclassicist artist?
Жак-Луи Давид (#1) comes first, ahead of Жан Огюст Доминик Енгър (#2) and Елизабет Виже-Льо Брюн (#3).
Which five Neoclassicist artists should everyone know?
Жак-Луи Давид (#1), Жан Огюст Доминик Енгър (#2), Елизабет Виже-Льо Брюн (#3), Джошуа Рейнолдс (#4) and Антонио Канова (#5).
Which techniques define Neoclassicist art?
“Technique: Stuart’s mastery lay in his meticulous attention to detail, utilizing oil paints with remarkable precision to achieve astonishing realism.” — from our biography of Жилбер Стьюарт (#16).
Which women Neoclassicist artists are the most famous?
5 women are in this ranking: Елизабет Виже-Льо Брюн (#3), Ангелика Кауфман (#7), Adélaïde Labille-Guiard (#48), Marguerite Gérard (#64) and Sarah Goodridge (#80).
Which city produced the most Neoclassicist artists?
Париж: 10 of the artists in this list were born there.
Who was the first Neoclassicist artist?
The earliest-born artist in this list is Доналд Ричардсън Пре Старши (#57), born in 1667.
Which country produced the most Neoclassicist artists?
Франция: 24 of the 100 artists in this list were born there, then Обединено кралство (15) and Италия (9).
In which period did Neoclassicist art flourish?
Most artists in this list were born in the 18th century (88 of 100), between 1667 and 1863 overall.
Which Neoclassicist artists from Обединено кралство are the most famous?
The highest-ranked artists born in Обединено кралство are Джошуа Рейнолдс (#4), Томас Лоуранс (#11), Робърт Адам (#14), Джордж Роуми (#18) and Хенри Райбърн (#28).
Where can I see Neoclassicist art?
The museums holding the most key works of this list are Метрополитън Музей на изкуствата (15), Лувър (14) and Yale Center for British Art (8).
Which Neoclassicist artists from Франция are the most famous?
The highest-ranked artists born in Франция are Жак-Луи Давид (#1), Жан Огюст Доминик Енгър (#2), Елизабет Виже-Льо Брюн (#3), Антоан-Жан Гро (#8) and Ан-Луи Жироде (#10).
Where can I buy Neoclassicist art?
Our catalogue holds 15,323 works by these artists. Each one can be ordered as a hand-painted oil reproduction or a print.
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