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वासिली कैंडिंस्की 1866–1944
रूसी b. मास्को ['अभिव्यक्तिवाद', 'अमूर्त चित्रकला', 'डेर ब्लाउ रीटर'] Wikipedia 32/32
The Expressionist shortlist
वासिली कैंडिंस्की (1866–1944) is the most famous Expressionist painter, best known for The blue horseman and सं состава सात. Then एडवर्ड मुंच, जीन-मिशेल बास्कियात, पॉल क्ले and जैक्सन पोलक. The list covers 100 painters born between 1849 and 1960 in 38 countries, from क्रिश्चियन रोल्फ़्स to जीन-मिशेल बास्कियात.
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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रूसी b. मास्को ['अभिव्यक्तिवाद', 'अमूर्त चित्रकला', 'डेर ब्लाउ रीटर'] Wikipedia 32/32
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अमेरिकी b. दौगाउपिलस ['कलर फील्ड पेंटिंग', 'अमूर्त अभिव्यक्तिवाद']
No. 10 (Brown Black Sienna on Dark Wine).
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ऑस्ट्रियाई, चेक, ब्रिटिश b. पोचमार्क अभिव्यक्तिवाद, वियनाई अवंत-गार्द Wikipedia 29/32
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जर्मन b. अशफेनबर्ग जर्मन अभिव्यक्तिवाद Wikipedia 32/32
The Red Tower at Halle (म्यूजियम फोल्क्वांग, एसेन).
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आर्मेनियाई-अमेरिकी b. खोरगम अमूर्त अभिव्यक्तिवाद, अतियथार्थवाद Wikipedia 24/32
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जर्मन b. अनटरहौसेन ['न्यू ऑब्जेक्टिविटी (Neue Sachlichkeit)', 'दादावाद (Dadaism)', 'अभिव्यक्तिवाद (Expressionism)'] Wikipedia 28/32
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जर्मन b. डोनाउएशिंगेन नव-अभिव्यक्तिवाद (Neo-Expressionism) Wikipedia 23/32
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अमेरिकी b. मैनहटन एब्स्ट्रैक्ट एक्सप्रेशनिज्म, कलर फील्ड Wikipedia 19/32
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b. लेक्सिंगटन Wikipedia 21/32
Wikipedia पर साइ ट्वॉम्बली के बारे में और पढ़ें।. AllPaintingsStore: लौवर संग्रहालय, जिसमें ट्वॉम्बली के कमीशन किए गए कार्य शामिल हैं, के संग्रह की खोज करें: Musée du Louvre.
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German-American b. न्यूयॉर्क नगर Expressionism, Cubism Wikipedia 23/32
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चेक b. ओपावा ['यथार्थवाद', 'प्रतीकवाद', 'ऑर्फिज्म', 'क्यूबिज्म', 'अमूर्तता'] Wikipedia 24/32
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जर्मन b. ड्यूशबासेलिट्ज़ नव-अभिव्यक्तिवाद (Neo-Expressionism) Wikipedia 26/32
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जर्मन b. रोटनफ्लूट अभिव्यक्तिवाद (Expressionism) Wikipedia 25/32
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जर्मन-फ्रांसीसी b. लिपजिग गेस्चरल एब्स्ट्रैक्ट एक्सप्रेशनिज़्म Wikipedia 15/32
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अमेरिकी b. विल्क्स-बैरे अमूर्त अभिव्यक्तिवाद (Abstract Expressionism) Wikipedia 17/32
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कनाडाई-अमेरिकी b. मॉन्ट्रियल ['अमूर्त अभिव्यक्तिवाद', 'नव-अभिव्यक्तिवाद'] Wikipedia 15/32
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स्विस b. वाचसेलडोर्न अभिव्यक्तिवाद, बाउहौस Wikipedia 21/32
Even after the rise of Nazism forced its closure in 1934, Itten remained committed to artistic exploration and education, eventually relocating to Switzerland in 1938.
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पोलिश b. वारसॉ प्रतीकवाद, अतियथार्थवाद Wikipedia 27/32
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ऑस्ट्रियाई-अमेरिकी b. वियना ट्वेल्व-टोन तकनीक; अभिव्यक्तिवाद Wikipedia 31/32
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रूसी-जर्मन-स्विस b. तुला अभिव्यक्तिवाद, प्रतीकवाद Wikipedia 21/32
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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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Belgian b. Antwerp Flemish Expressionism Wikipedia 16/32
Constant Permeke, born in Antwerp in 1886, stands as a monumental figure in Belgian art history – not merely as a painter and sculptor, but as the very embodiment of Flemish Expressionism. He initially pursued formal studies at the Bruges Academy (1903-1906) and later at the Ghent Academy (1906-1908), but found himself increasingly stifled by traditional methods.
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b. विदिन Wikipedia 18/32
Nude with a Green Hat (1925): उनके नग्न अध्ययन का एक शानदार उदाहरण, जो रंग और रूप पर उनकी महारत को प्रदर्शित करता है। वर्तमान में यह सिनसिनाटी आर्ट म्यूजियम में सुरक्षित है।. Little Girl on an Armchair (1925): यह घरेलू परिवेश में मासूमियत और सुंदरता को कैद करने की उनकी क्षमता को दर्शाता है।.
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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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अमेरिकी b. पोर्टलैंड, ऑरेगॉन ['अमूर्त अभिव्यक्तिवाद', 'बे एरिया फिगुरेटिव', 'लिरिकल एब्स्ट्रैक्शन'] Wikipedia 9/32
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जर्मन-अमेरिकी b. वाइसेनबर्ग एन डेर वेसर अमूर्त अभिव्यक्तिवाद (Abstract Expressionism) Wikipedia 14/32
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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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अमेरिकी b. न्यूयॉर्क नगर अमूर्त अभिव्यक्तिवाद (Abstract Expressionism) Wikipedia 12/32
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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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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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अमेरिकी b. बफ़ेलो एब्स्ट्रैक्ट एक्सप्रेशनिज्म, मिनिमलिज्म Wikipedia 12/32
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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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American b. Centerville Abstract Expressionism Wikipedia 14/32
There, he encountered Teng Kuei, a Chinese painter who initiated him into the art of Eastern penmanship – a revelation that would become central to his artistic identity.
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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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American b. बर्मिंघम Neo-Expressionism Wikipedia 8/32
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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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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अमेरिकी b. बेयरूत ['असेंबलज', 'पॉप आर्ट', 'नियो-दादा'] 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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German b. Krefeld Expressionism Wikipedia 10/32
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
| संयुक्त राज्य अमेरिका | 21 |
|---|---|
| जर्मनी | 18 |
| ऑस्ट्रिया | 6 |
| Germany | 6 |
| रूस | 5 |
| नीदरलैण्ड | 2 |
| बेल्जियम | 2 |
| बेलारूस | 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
वासिली कैंडिंस्की (#1) comes first, ahead of एडवर्ड मुंच (#2) and जीन-मिशेल बास्कियात (#3).
वासिली कैंडिंस्की (#1), एडवर्ड मुंच (#2), जीन-मिशेल बास्कियात (#3), पॉल क्ले (#4) and जैक्सन पोलक (#5).
संयुक्त राज्य अमेरिका: 21 of the 100 painters in this list were born there, then जर्मनी (18) and ऑस्ट्रिया (6).
The earliest-born painter in this list is क्रिश्चियन रोल्फ़्स (#62), born in 1849.
वियना: 4 of the painters in this list were born there.
Most painters in this list were born in the 1880s (22 of 100), between 1849 and 1960 overall.
The museums holding the most key works of this list are Bavarian State Painting Collections (5), Lenbachhaus (3) and व्हिटनी म्यूजियम ऑफ अमेरिकन आर्ट (3).
10 women are in this ranking: कैथ कोल्वित्ज़ (#25), हेलेन फ्रैंकेंथलर (#29), पाउला मोदरसन-बेकर (#34), ली क्रैसनर (#37), एलिस नील (#49), मैरिएन वॉन वेरेफ़किन (#55), Nadežda Petrović (#58) and Gabriele Münter (#77).
The highest-ranked painters born in जर्मनी are गेरहार्ड रिचटर (#9), फ्रांज मार्क (#13), आर्नेस्ट लुडविन किश्निर (#15), ओटो फिक्स (#18) and मैक्स बेकमैन (#21).
The highest-ranked living painters in this list are गेरहार्ड रिचटर (#9), जैस्पर जॉन्स (#11), एंसेलम कीफर (#23), जूलियन श्नाबेल (#35), पीटर डॉइ (#43) and केरी जेम्स मार्शल (#90).
The highest-ranked painters born in संयुक्त राज्य अमेरिका are जीन-मिशेल बास्कियात (#3), जैक्सन पोलक (#5), जैस्पर जॉन्स (#11), अलेक्जेंडर मिल्ने कैल्डर (#27) and हेलेन फ्रैंकेंथलर (#29).
Our catalogue holds 16,739 works by these painters.
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