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Βασίλι Καντίνσκι 1866–1944
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The Expressionist shortlist
Βασίλι Καντίνσκι (1866–1944) is the most famous Expressionist painter, best known for An Intimate Party and Composition VII (study 2). Then Έντβαρντ Μουνχ, Ζαν Μισέλ Μπασκιά, Πάουλ Κλέε and Τζάκσον Πόλοκ. The list covers 100 painters born between 1849 and 1960 in 38 countries, from Κριστιανός Ρόλφς to Ζαν Μισέλ Μπασκιά.
Method. Scope: artists filed under Expressionist 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.
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Αμερικανός b. Βρόκηλιν Neo-Εξπρεσιονισμός Wikipedia 29/32
By the early 1980s, Basquiat transitioned from graffiti to canvas, rapidly gaining recognition within the New York art world. Here are some defining works that encapsulate Basquiat’s artistic vision: Untitled (Skull): A powerful representation of mortality and the African diaspora, achieving record-breaking auction prices.
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German and Swiss b. Μύνχενμπουχζεε Expressionism, Cubism, Surrealism Wikipedia 31/32
Klee was a natural draftsman who possessed a deep, almost scientific understanding of color theory. In 1915, he painted Woman Knitting, a piece that captures a sense of quiet, rhythmic movement.
Location To find the traces of his prolific output, one might travel to Bern, Switzerland.
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By 1947, a profound shift had taken hold in the way he approached the canvas. This approach is evident in Number 1, 1949, a work that captures a raw outpouring of energy, and in Lavender Mist, Number 1, 1950, which remains a significant piece of his output.
Location In New York City, the Museum of Modern Art holds several of his canvases, allowing viewers to stand before the sprawling, uncentered compositions that defined his era.
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Ιταλός b. Λιβόρνο Εκφρατισμός Wikipedia 32/32
In 1907, he also attended the Paul Gauguin retrospective at the Salon d'Automne, an event that left a mark on his developing vision.
Location In the United States, the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York holds significant pieces, including a portrait of Jeanne Hebuterne from 1918.
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Αυστριακός b. Τουλν αν ντερ Ντόναου Αυστριακός Εκφραστισμός Wikipedia 32/32
Portrait of the Art Critic, Arthur Roessler, 1910. In 1915, he paints Portrait of Edith Schiele, capturing his wife in a way that reflects his specific expressive language.
Location The weight of Schiele’s output is felt most heavily in Vienna.
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Ιρλανδός b. Δουβλίνο Εκφραστισμός, Κυβισμός, Σουρεαλισμός Wikipedia 30/32
Three Studies for Figures at the Base of a Crucifixion (1944). Three Studies for Figures at the Base of a Crucifixion (1944).
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Γερμανός b. Δρέσδη ['Φωτορεαλισμός', 'Αβηρασία'] Wikipedia 28/32
From 1957 to 1961, he remains within the academy's structure, working as a master trainee. In 2015, his 1986 work Abstraktes Bild sold for over $44.5 million.
Location The physical presence of Richter’s practice spans major institutional collections across Europe.
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Ολλανδός-Αμερικανός b. Ρότερνταμ Αφηρημένος Εξπρεσιονισμός Wikipedia 30/32
From his teenage years until 1924, he attends these classes in Rotterdam, balancing the demands of work with the study of formal art. Around 1938, he produces Two Standing Men, a work that captures a sense of the figure before the total dismantling of form takes hold.
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The surface of a Johns painting often feels heavy and built up. In the mid-1950s, the painting Flag (1954–55) used a collage of the Stars and Stripes, layering newspaper with pigment.
Location To see his paintings and sculptures in person, one might travel to New York City.
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Αμερικανός b. Ντάουγαβπύλς Χρωματική Προσκυνησία
By 1940, he made the decision to change his name to Mark Rothko.
Location To stand before his canvases is to experience the weight of color in a quiet room.
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Αυστριακός, Τσεχικός, Βρετανικός b. Πόχλαν Εκφρασιονισμός, Βιεννέζικη Αβανγκάρντ Wikipedia 29/32
He developed a nervously animated style, using bold lines and imagery that drew inspiration from Medieval compositions. In his early years, this manifested in works like The Dreaming Boys, painted about 1908, which showed a departure from the polished realism of his contemporaries.
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This transient existence saw the family living in Frankfurt/Main from 1886, following a period spent in Perlen near Lucerne, Switzerland, between 1887 and 1889. This piece, along with his 1919 oil painting Der Maler, Selbstporträt, reveals a man confronting his own vulnerability through a piercing, intense gaze.
Location The physical presence of Kirchner’s vision is scattered across several major institutions, reflecting the international reach of his influence.
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Αρμένιος-Αμερικανός b. Χόργομ Αφηρημένος Εκφρασιονισμός, Σουρεαλισμός Wikipedia 24/32
His practice was not confined to the classroom; he spent much of his time at the Museums of Fine Arts, Boston, studying the old masters. This tendency to pull from the past is evident in the Nighttime, Enigma, and Nostalgia series, created between 1930 and 1934.
Location To see the physical traces of his hand, one might travel to Washington, D.C.
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Γερμανικός-Δανικός b. Νόλτε Γερμανικός Εκφραστισμός Wikipedia 28/32
Καθ' όλη τη διάρκεια της καριέρας του, ο Νόλντε δημιούργησε τεράστια σώμα εργασίας. Μερικοί από τους πιο διάσημους πίνακές του περιλαμβάνουν: Masks (1906-1907) – παρουσιάζοντας το ενδιαφέρον του για την πρωτόγονη τέχνη.
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German b. Untermhaus ['Neue Sachlichkeit', 'Dadaism', 'Expressionism'] Wikipedia 28/32
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Γερμανός b. Λειψία Εκφρασιονισμός, Νέα Αντικειμενικότητα Wikipedia 27/32
As he matured, Beckmann found himself drawn to the Old Masters.
Location Finding the physical traces of Beckmann's life requires traveling through the cities that shaped his exile and his later years.
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Αυστριακός b. Βιέννη Νεορεαλισμός Wikipedia 29/32
Hundertwasserhaus (Βιέννη): Ίσως η πιο διάσημη δημιουργία του, το Hundertwasserhaus είναι ένα ζωντανό διαμέρισμα στη Βιέννη, που χαρακτηρίζεται από τους κυματιστούς ορόφους, τα ακανόνιστα παράθυρα και την πολύχρωμη πρόσοψη διακοσμημένη με δέντρα και φυτά. Εκπροσωπεί την άρνησή του προς τις ευθείες γραμλομάδες και τον τυποποιημένο σχεδιασμό.
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Γερμανική b. Κούνιχσμπεργκ Εκφρατισμός Wikipedia 28/32
Käthe Kollwitz, born Käthe Schmidt on July 8, 1867, in Kaliningrad, Russia (later part of Germany), emerged from a family deeply rooted in both intellectual ferment and social conscience.
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Σκωτσέζος-Αμερικανός b. Άμπερνεϊ Αρχιτεκτονική γλυπτική Wikipedia 28/32
Bailly και συμμετείχε σε μαθήματα με τον Thomas Eakins στην Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts. Η καλλιτεχνική του προσφορά περιλαμβάνει ορισμένα από τα πιο εντυπωσιακά μνημειακά έργα της εποχής: Δημοτικό Παλάτι Φιλαδέλφειας: μια τεράστια παραγγελία που περιλάμβανε περισσότερα από 250 κομμάτια σε μάρμαρο και μπρούντζο, η οποία απέκτησε 20 χρόνια για την ολοκλήρωσή της.
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Τσέχος b. Οπότσνο (Τσεχία) Αβηραστία, Ορφικισμός Wikipedia 24/32
The Paris Museum of Modern Art (Παρίσι, Γαλλία).
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Γερμανός b. Ντόιτςμπασελιτς Νεοεπιρρεπιονισμός Wikipedia 26/32
Born Hans-Georg Bruno Kern on January 23, 1938, in the small German village of Deutschbaselitz, the artist who would become known to the world as Georg Baselitz was a child of profound transition and upheaval.
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Γερμανός b. Ροttenflut Εξπρεσιονισμός Wikipedia 25/32
Bold Lines & Stark Contrasts: Particularly evident in his woodcuts, these elements create a sense of immediacy and emotional intensity.
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The 1950s saw Auerbach establishing his presence through exhibitions at the Beaux Arts Gallery in London.
Key works · Top 100 works
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Ινδός b. Πάνδχαρχούρ Κουβιστικές αφηγηματικές ζωγραφιές Wikipedia 14/32
Husain extends far beyond the borders of India, marking him as a true global ambassador of modernism.
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Γερμανός b. Μέσεντε Εκφρασιονισμός, Φαυβισμός, Ορφισμός, Κουβισμός Wikipedia 28/32
He found a way to weave the dynamism of Italian Futurism into his compositions, imbuing his scenes with a sense of movement and modern energy. In 1913, he produced Woman in a Green Jacket, a work that radiates a certain vitality through its bold palette and confident brushwork.
Location To walk through the rooms where his spirit remains, one might travel to Bonn, Germany.
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Καναδο-Αμερικανός b. Μόντρεαλ ['Αφηρημένος Εξπρεσιονισμός', 'Νέο-Εκφραστισμός'] Wikipedia 15/32
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b. Πεκίνο ['Art Deco των 1920', 'Εκφραστισμός', 'Αφηθειός τέχνη'] Wikipedia 12/32
Furthermore, the burgeoning interest in psychology, spearheaded by figures like Sigmund Freud, fueled explorations into the hidden depths of the human psyche—a theme that would become increasingly prominent in their work.
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Πολωνός b. Βαρσοβία Συμβολισμός, Σουρεαλισμός Wikipedia 27/32
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Γερμανός b. Ντόμπελν Γερμανικός Εκφρασιονισμός Wikipedia 22/32
Influences: Heckel and the other members of Die Brücke were heavily influenced by Edvard Munch's expressive style and African sculpture, which they saw as embodying a raw, primitive power.
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Αυστριανο-Αμερικανός b. Βιέννη Δωδεκατονική τεχνική; Εκφραστισμός Wikipedia 31/32
Adorno και Carl Dahlhaus. [https://AllPaintingsStore.com/@@/a@d3cl2x--a-journey-through-art-history-with-AllPaintingsStore-s-extensive-collection-](εξερευνήστε την τεράστια συλλογή τέχνης στο AllPaintingsStore, που εκτείνεται από τον 12ο έως τον 20ό αιώνα).
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Spanish b. Τσβίκαου Cubism, Surrealism Wikipedia 21/32
Born in the industrial heart of Zwickau in 1881, Hermann Max Pechstein emerged from a working-class background to become one of the most commanding figures of the early twentieth-century avant-garde.
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Ουγγρός b. Βυζάντιο Σύγχρονη ουγγρική τέχνη Wikipedia 18/32
Born in Budapest on March 15th, 1894, Vilmos Aba-Novák’s early life was marked by an exposure to the visual arts.
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Serbian b. Čačak Expressionism & Fauvism Wikipedia 27/32
Nadežda Petrović (Serbian Cyrillic: Надежда Петровић; 11/12 October 1873 – 3 April 1915) was a Serbian painter and one of the women war photography pioneers in the region. Among her most celebrated works are “ Ksenija Atanasijević,” a portrait imbued with melancholic beauty and psychological depth, and “ Gračanica Monastery,” which exemplifies her masterful use of color and texture to depict Serbian Orthodox spirituality.
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Βελγίζιος b. Αμβέρσα Εθνική Έκφραση Wikipedia 16/32
This approach, heavily influenced by Georges Minne and characterized by a deliberate rejection of academic conventions, sought to convey the psychological turmoil inherent in human experience.
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Βουλγαρικός b. Βίντιν Σχολή του Παρισιού Wikipedia 18/32
Nude with a Green Hat (1925): Ένα εντυπωσιακό δείγμα των μελετών του για το γυμνό σώμα, που αναδεικνύει την κυριαρχία του στο χρώμα και τη μορφή. Σήμερα φυλάσσεται στο Cincinnati Art Museum. Little Girl on an Armchair (1925): Αποδεικνύει την ικανότητά του να αιχμαλωτίζει την αθωנות και την ομορφιά σε ένα οικιακό περιβάλλον. Loose Women (1911): Ένα προκλητικό έργο που αντανακλά τις αλλαγές στις κοινωνικές νόρμες του αρχαιού 20ού αιώνα.
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Γερμανός b. Γρόζ Νιέντορφ Εκφραστισμός Wikipedia 15/32
The influence of Impressionism and Post-Impressionism is evident in his early works—particularly in the atmospheric renderings of Weimar—yet he swiftly transitioned toward a more expressive idiom that prioritized emotional intensity over visual realism.
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German b. Duisburg Expressionism
Wilhelm Lehmbruck (1881-1919) stands as a pivotal figure in German sculpture, embodying the spirit of Expressionism while retaining an undeniable connection to Naturalistic principles. Lehmbruck’s journey into art began with studies at the School of Applied Arts in Düsseldorf, fueled by a generous municipal stipend, allowing him to pursue his passion for sculpture alongside broader artistic explorations.
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Romanian b. Iași ['Expressionism', 'Dadaism']
A subsequent period in Paris and Italy allowed him to immerse himself in the vibrant artistic scene of the time, encountering the innovations of Post-Impressionism and early Modernism.
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b. Ντόλσαχ Wikipedia 13/32
Justina-Rentsch, Bozen/Bolzano, Νότια Τιρόλη/Alto Adige, Ιταλία, αφήνοντας πίσω του μια πλούσια καλλιτεχνική κληρονομιά.
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Canadian b. Montreal Lyrical Abstraction Wikipedia 14/32
Move to Paris (1947): His relocation to Paris proved transformative, leading to his first solo exhibition at Galerie La Dragonne in 1949. La Joute: A significant sculptural work featuring a fountain with alternating water jets and fire elements, originally installed at the Olympic Park in Montreal.
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German b. Berlin Expressionism Wikipedia 18/32
From early training to her pivotal role in Der Blaue Reiter (The Blue Rider), Münter’s life was inextricably linked with artistic exploration and a commitment to pushing the boundaries of what painting could be.
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Κορεατική b. Ευλην Αντιαιρετικός Πινέλος
Influenced by his deep appreciation for Korean landscape—particularly the towering Taebaek Mountains—he began to incorporate stylized representations of mountains into his compositions—a motif that would become synonymous with his artistic identity.
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Polish b. Leorda Expressionism Wikipedia 11/32
His canvases capture psychological states with remarkable sensitivity, reflecting the anxieties and uncertainties of his time.
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Austrian b. Bzenec Vienna Secession Wikipedia 13/32
Born amidst the evocative landscapes of Bisenz, Bohemia, Maximilian Franz Viktor Zdenko Marie Kurzweil carried the romantic sensibilities of his youth into the heart of the Austro-Hungarian Empire.
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French b. Paris Expressionism
Nevertheless, Buffet’s dedication to his craft never wavered.
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German/Dutch b. Krefeld Der Blaue Reiter Wikipedia 13/32
Born in Krefeld, Germany, in 1889, into a family connected to the textile industry – a world of intricate patterns and vibrant hues – Campendonk’s artistic journey began not with formal training but with an apprenticeship, a grounding in craft that would later inform his deeply symbolic approach.
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Scottish Expressionism; Surrealism
During his formative years at the Edinburgh College of Art, he forged lasting bonds with contemporaries such as Alan Bold and Alexander Moffat, contributing to a movement dedicated to revitalizing Scottish art through a blend of local heritage and international influence.
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German b. Soest Expressionism Wikipedia 11/32
Born on January 27, 1891, in the Westphalian town of Soest, Morgner’s life was a short but brilliant arc of creative evolution, cut tragically short by the ravages of war. Morgner’s journey into the heart of the avant-garde began in 1908, when, guided by the wisdom of Otto Modersohn, he moved to the renowned artists' colony of Worpswede.
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Born on October 17, 1955, in Birmingham, Alabama, Marshall’s early life was shaped by the profound social tremors of the American South and the subsequent migration to Los Angeles.
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Βέλγρος b. Γκέντ Φλαμανικός Εκφρασιονισμός Wikipedia 10/32
Despite facing financial hardships during the Great Depression, which led to the bankruptcy of the Galerie Le Centaure and the sale of many of his works, he remained dedicated to his craft.
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French Cubism
Armand Schonberger (1885–1974) stands as a captivating figure in the tapestry of early 20th-century modernism, a painter whose brush bridged the delicate light of Impressionism with the fractured, rhythmic energy of Cubism. Born in Galgóc and later finding his artistic soul within the vibrant bohemian circles of Munich and Budapest, Schonberger’s life was a continuous dialogue between tradition and the avant-garde.
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German b. Dusseldorf New Objectivity & Realism
Werner Peiner (20 July 1897 – 19 August 1984) was a German painter whose artistic journey spanned from the expressive currents of early Expressionism to the increasingly formalized aesthetic dictated by the Third Reich, ultimately cementing his position as one of its most prominent official artists.
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British Biblical scenes, female figures
Beyond the technical aspects, Ascher’s process involved a deep engagement with the source material.
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Belgian b. Ghent Expressionism, Surrealism Wikipedia 10/32
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.
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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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American b. Βηρυτός ['Assemblage', 'Pop Art', 'Neo-Dada'] Wikipedia 17/32
al-hallaj, qasaid, a piece showcasing her experimentation with japanese paper, is a testament to her versatility. her visual art, often characterized by its abstract and introspective nature, reflects her poetic inclinations. view more of ethel n. adnan's works on AllPaintingsStore: [https://AllPaintingsStore.com/@/ethel-n-adnan](https://AllPaintingsStore.com/@/ethel-n-adnan).
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However, it was his subsequent studies at the Staatliche Akademie der Bildenden Künste Stuttgart from 1900 to 1902 that truly ignited his artistic fire.
Best-known works
Chronology
Statistics
| Ηνωμένες Πολιτείες Αμερικής | 20 |
|---|---|
| Γερμανία | 18 |
| Αυστρία | 6 |
| Germany | 6 |
| Ρωσία | 5 |
| Βέλγιο | 3 |
| Ελβετία | 2 |
| Ολλανδία | 2 |
| 1840s | 1 |
|---|---|
| 1850s | 1 |
| 1860s | 10 |
| 1870s | 16 |
| 1880s | 22 |
| 1890s | 9 |
| 1900s | 13 |
| 1910s | 8 |
| 1920s | 10 |
| 1930s | 4 |
| 1940s | 2 |
| 1950s | 3 |
| 1960s | 1 |
Index
FAQ
Βασίλι Καντίνσκι (#1) comes first, ahead of Έντβαρντ Μουνχ (#2) and Ζαν Μισέλ Μπασκιά (#3).
Βασίλι Καντίνσκι (#1), Έντβαρντ Μουνχ (#2), Ζαν Μισέλ Μπασκιά (#3), Πάουλ Κλέε (#4) and Τζάκσον Πόλοκ (#5).
Νέα Υόρκη: 4 of the painters in this list were born there.
The earliest-born painter in this list is Κριστιανός Ρόλφς (#62), born in 1849.
Ηνωμένες Πολιτείες Αμερικής: 20 of the 100 painters in this list were born there, then Γερμανία (18) and Αυστρία (6).
The highest-ranked painters born in Ηνωμένες Πολιτείες Αμερικής are Ζαν Μισέλ Μπασκιά (#3), Τζάκσον Πόλοκ (#5), Τζάσπερ Τζονς (#11), Αλεξάντερ Κάλντερ (#27) and Ηλέν Franklin (#29).
The museums holding the most key works of this list are Bavarian State Painting Collections (6), Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum (5) and Lenbachhaus (4).
“This process was less about controlled brushwork and more about a rhythmic, almost primal release of energy onto the surface.” — from our biography of Τζάκσον Πόλοκ (#5).
The highest-ranked painters born in Γερμανία are Γκέρχαρντ Ρίχτερ (#9), Φραντς Μαρκ (#13), Ερνστ Λούντβιχ Κίρχνερ (#15), Ότο Ντιξ (#18) and Μαξ Μπέκμαν (#21).
10 women are in this ranking: Κέτε Κόλβιτς (#25), Ηλέν Franklin (#29), Παולה Μόντερσον-Μπέκερ (#34), Λη Κράσνερ (#37), Άλις Νιλ (#49), Μαρία Βερύκκη (#55), Nadežda Petrović (#58) and Gabriele Münter (#77).
The highest-ranked living painters in this list are Γκέρχαρντ Ρίχτερ (#9), Τζάσπερ Τζονς (#11), Άνσελμ Κίφερ (#23), Ιούλιος Σνάμπελ (#35), Πέτρος Ντοΐγκ (#43) and Κερί Τζέιμς Μάρσαλ (#90).
Our catalogue holds 16,739 works by these painters.
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