Cubist painters at a glance
47 Famous Cubist Painters: The Complete List
Пабло Пикассо (1881–1973) is the most famous Cubist painter, best known for Авиньонские девицы and Старый гитарист. Then Жорж Брак, Фернан Леже, Хуан Грис and Робер Делоне. The list covers 47 painters born between 1858 and 1939 in 27 countries, from Carl Newman to Диа аль-Аззави.
Method. Scope: artists filed under Cubist 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
Cubist: key data
- 47Artists
- 1858–1939Years of birth
- 27Countries of birth
- 4Women
- 1Living artists
- 7 389Works in our catalogue
- Museums holding the most key works
- The Phillips Collection (4), Институт искусств Чикаго (3), Национальная галерея Канады (3), Музей современного искусства (MoMA) (2)
- The women of this list
- Мари Лорансен, Ольга Владимировна Розанова, Попова, Любовь Сергеевна, Мария Бланшар
Ranked list
47 Cubist Painters, ranked with key works
2/ 47
Жорж Брак 1882–1963
Француз b. Аржантёй ['Фовизм', 'Кубизм', 'Аналитический кубизм', 'Синтетический кубизм'] Wikipedia 31/32
3/ 47
Фернан Леже 1881–1955
Француз b. Аржантан ['Кубизм', 'Тубизм', 'Золотая секция', 'Пуризм', 'Дадаизм', 'Конструктивизм'] Wikipedia 27/32
4/ 47
Хуан Грис 1887–1927
Испанец b. Мадрид Кубизм, синтетический кубизм, аналитический кубизм Wikipedia 31/32
5/ 47
Робер Делоне 1885–1941
Французский b. Париж Орфизм и Кубизм Wikipedia 27/32
This intellectual curiosity found fertile ground in his friendship with Jean Metzinger, who collaboratively investigated fragmented forms and mosaic-like compositions—a technique that would foreshadow their later involvement in Cubism.
6/ 47
Владимир Евграфович Татлин 1885–1953
Украинец/Русский b. Москва Конструктивизм Wikipedia 26/32
9/ 47
Александр Порфирьевич Архипенко 1887–1964
Украинско-американский b. Киев Кубизм, Авангард Wikipedia 30/32
Family Life (1912), an early example of his Cubist approach to the human form, showcases fragmented planes and abstracted figures, capturing a sense of domestic intimacy through geometric deconstruction.
10/ 47
Жак Липшиц 1891–1973
литовско-французско-американский b. Друскининкай Кубизм, кристаллический кубизм Wikipedia 17/32
11/ 47
Бен Николсон 1894–1982
Британский b. Бакингемшир ['Абстрактное искусство', 'Кубизм', 'Конструктивизм'] Wikipedia 13/32
12/ 47
Мари Лорансен 1883–1956
Французская b. X округ Парижа Кубизм Wikipedia 23/32
She softened the harsh angles and stark geometries favored by Picasso and Braque, opting instead for curvilinear forms and a delicate palette of pastel colors.
16/ 47
Carl Newman 1858–1932
American Figurative art, Cubism
This can be seen in pieces like “ Abstract Flowers in Left,” where geometric forms and muted tones suggest a move away from purely representational art.
17/ 47
Роже де ла Френе 1885–1925
Французский b. Ле-Ман Символизм и Кубизм Wikipedia 15/32
Roger de la Fresnaye, рожденный в аристократической семье Ла Френайев в 1885 году, был художником, чья короткая но невероятно яркая карьера осветила бурный ландшафт раннего XX века. Его история – это сочетание наследственного привилегии и художественной амбиции, классического образования, нарушенного авангардным энтузиазмом и трагически оборвавшейся болезнью.
18/ 47
Амадеу ди Соза-Кардозу 1887–1918
Португалец b. Манселуш Модернизм, Кубизм, Футуризм Wikipedia 16/32
19/ 47
Руфино Тамайо 1899–1990
Мексиканский b. Оахака-де-Хуарес Фигуративная абстракция Wikipedia 16/32
Mixografía включала в себя травление дизайна на металлической пластине, а затем покрытие ее чернилами и хлопковым волокном перед нанесением давления, что приводило к созданию отпечатков с богатой цветовой палитрой и ощутимым текстурами. "Dos Personajes Atacados por Perros" (Два человека, атакованных собаками) является ярким примером его работ в технике Mixografía – мощным и символичным произведением искусства, демонстрирующим уникальные возможности этой техники.
Key works · Top 100 works
20/ 47
Arthur Segal 1875–1944
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.
21/ 47
Макс Вебер 1881–1961
Американский b. Белосток Кубизм, Экспрессионизм Wikipedia 15/32
Alvin Langdon Coburn, Clarence White, and John Cotton Dana—artists deeply attuned to the burgeoning modernist movement—recognized the significance of Weber's pioneering efforts and offered invaluable support.
Key works · Top 100 works
26/ 47
Julio González 1876–1942
Spanish b. Barcelona Cubism Wikipedia 15/32
Born in Barcelona on September 21st, 1876, González was destined for a life intertwined with metal. He descended from a lineage steeped in the meticulous traditions of craftsmanship; his grandfather was a goldsmith in Galicia, and his father, Concordio González, operated a workshop specializing in the fabrication of gold, silver, and iron.
27/ 47
Louis Marcoussis 1878–1941
Polish-French b. Warsaw Cubism, School of Paris, Impressionism Wikipedia 11/32
His still lifes, such as “ The Bottle Of Whisky And The Pack Of Scaferlati,” exemplify this masterful technique, demonstrating a profound understanding of spatial relationships and tonal harmonies.
29/ 47
Armand Schonberger 1885–1974
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.
30/ 47
Gabriel Portillo Del Toro 1927–2013
Mexican Cubism
To look upon a Portillo del Toro painting is to witness a lasting dialogue between form and feeling, a legacy of color that continues to illuminate the history of Latin American art.
38/ 47
István Farkas 1887–1944
Hungarian b. Budapest École de Paris, Cubism Wikipedia 5/32
His work demonstrates a unique blend of influences – Cubism's fragmented forms, elements of Fauvism’s bold color palettes, and a distinctly Hungarian sensibility.
39/ 47
Уильям Робертс 1895–1980
Британский b. Лондон Английский кубизм Wikipedia 6/32
Pieces like ‘The Palms Foretell,’ showcasing a family gathering bathed in symbolic light, exemplify his masterful handling of color and composition.
40/ 47
Вильгельм Хенрик Лундстрём 1893–1950
Норвежец b. Суннбю ['Символизм', 'Экспрессионизм'] Wikipedia 4/32
41/ 47
Уильям Добелл 1899–1970
Шотландец b. Гадингтон Кубизм, шотландский колоризм Wikipedia 6/32
Initially enrolled at the Edinburgh College of Art, his studies were abruptly interrupted by the exigencies of World War I, where he served with distinction as a Royal Engineer.
42/ 47
Karl Knaths 1891–1971
American b. Eau Claire Cubism, Modernism Wikipedia 3/32
Further experience as a scenery painter with the Wisconsin Players honed his skills in design and composition, while a move to Provincetown, Massachusetts, in 1919 proved decisive.
44/ 47
Franco Gentilini 1909–1981
Italian b. Faenza Roman School; Archaic Style Wikipedia 5/32
Frescoes & Decorative Art: Beyond painting, Gentilini excelled as a fresco artist, contributing to monumental murals that showcased his mastery of color and form on a grand scale.
46/ 47
Cliff Rowe 1904–1988
British Socialist Realism; New Realism Wikipedia 1/32
A pivotal moment occurred in 1930 when he traveled to the Soviet Union.
47/ 47
Emilio Tadini 1927–2002
Spanish b. Milan Catalan Modernisme Wikipedia 1/32
Emilio Tadini was far more than a painter; he was a profound architect of meaning within the Italian cultural landscape. Born in Milan in 1927, his journey began not with a brush, but with the written word. A poet, novelist, and essayist, Tadini first emerged onto the prestigious literary stage in 1947 through Elio Vittorini's magazine, Politecnico.
Best-known works
Famous Cubist paintings by artist
Chronology
Cubist chronology
- 1901
- 1908
- 1910
- 1911
- 1912
- 1913
- 1917
- 1917
- 1917
- 1920
- 1921
- 1934
- 1941
- 1959
Statistics
Counts by country, period and museum
| Франция | 8 |
|---|---|
| Испания | 4 |
| Великобритания | 4 |
| Россия | 3 |
| США | 2 |
| Украина | 2 |
| Italy | 2 |
| Италия | 1 |
| 1850s | 1 |
|---|---|
| 1860s | 1 |
| 1870s | 7 |
| 1880s | 21 |
| 1890s | 9 |
| 1900s | 4 |
| 1910s | 1 |
| 1920s | 2 |
| 1930s | 1 |
Index
Full list of 47 famous Cubist painters
- 1
Пабло ПикассоИспанец · 1881–1973 - 2Жорж БракФранцуз · 1882–1963
- 3Фернан ЛежеФранцуз · 1881–1955
- 4Хуан ГрисИспанец · 1887–1927
- 5Робер ДелонеФранцузский · 1885–1941
- 6Владимир Евграфович ТатлинУкраинец/Русский · 1885–1953
- 7
Лионель ФейнингерАмериканский/Немецкий · 1871–1956 - 8
Джино СевериниИтальянский · 1883–1966 - 9Александр Порфирьевич АрхипенкоУкраинско-американский · 1887–1964
- 10Жак Липшицлитовско-французско-американский · 1891–1973
- 11Бен НиколсонБританский · 1894–1982
- 12Мари ЛорансенФранцузская · 1883–1956
- 13
Ольга Владимировна Розанова1886–1918 - 14
Жан МетценжеФранцуз · 1883–1956 - 15
Попова, Любовь Сергеевна1889–1924 - 16Carl NewmanAmerican · 1858–1932
- 17Роже де ла ФренеФранцузский · 1885–1925
- 18Амадеу ди Соза-КардозуПортугалец · 1887–1918
- 19Руфино ТамайоМексиканский · 1899–1990
- 20Arthur SegalRomanian · 1875–1944
- 21Макс ВеберАмериканский · 1881–1961
- 22
Хоакин Торрес Гарсия1874–1949 - 23
Натан Исаевич АльтманРусский · 1889–1970 - 24
Андре ЛотэФранцуз · 1885–1962 - 25
Мария Бланшар1881–1932 - 26Julio GonzálezSpanish · 1876–1942
- 27Louis MarcoussisPolish-French · 1878–1941
- 28
Раймон Дюшан-Вийон1876–1918 - 29Armand SchonbergerFrench · 1885–1974
- 30Gabriel Portillo Del ToroMexican · 1927–2013
- 31
Кристофер НевинсонБританский · 1889–1946 - 32
Альфред МорерАмериканский · 1868–1932 - 33
Диа аль-АззавиИракский · born 1939 - 34
Эмилио ПетторутиАргентинский · 1892–1971 - 35
Аурелио Артета1879–1940 - 36
Morris KantorRussian · 1896–1974 - 37
Лайош ВайдаВенгр · 1908–1941 - 38István FarkasHungarian · 1887–1944
- 39Уильям РобертсБританский · 1895–1980
- 40Вильгельм Хенрик ЛундстрёмНорвежец · 1893–1950
- 41Уильям ДобеллШотландец · 1899–1970
- 42Karl KnathsAmerican · 1891–1971
- 43
Никос Хадзикириакос-ГикасГреция · 1906–1994 - 44Franco GentiliniItalian · 1909–1981
- 45
Роберт КолкаунШотландец · 1914–1962 - 46Cliff RoweBritish · 1904–1988
- 47Emilio TadiniSpanish · 1927–2002
FAQ
Cubist: quick answers
Who was the greatest Cubist painter?
Пабло Пикассо (#1) comes first, ahead of Жорж Брак (#2) and Фернан Леже (#3).
Which five Cubist painters should everyone know?
Пабло Пикассо (#1), Жорж Брак (#2), Фернан Леже (#3), Хуан Грис (#4) and Робер Делоне (#5).
Which city produced the most Cubist painters?
Нью-Йорк: 2 of the painters in this list were born there.
Which Cubist painters from Франция are the most famous?
The highest-ranked painters born in Франция are Жорж Брак (#2), Фернан Леже (#3), Робер Делоне (#5), Мари Лорансен (#12) and Жан Метценже (#14).
Which country produced the most Cubist painters?
Франция: 8 of the 47 painters in this list were born there, then Испания (4) and Великобритания (4).
Who was the first Cubist painter?
The earliest-born painter in this list is Carl Newman (#16), born in 1858.
Where can I see Cubist art?
The museums holding the most key works of this list are The Phillips Collection (4), Институт искусств Чикаго (3) and Национальная галерея Канады (3).
Which women Cubist painters are the most famous?
4 women are in this ranking: Мари Лорансен (#12), Ольга Владимировна Розанова (#13), Попова, Любовь Сергеевна (#15) and Мария Бланшар (#25).
In which period did Cubist art flourish?
Most painters in this list were born in the 1880s (21 of 47), between 1858 and 1939 overall.
Who are the most famous living Cubist painters?
The highest-ranked living painters in this list are Диа аль-Аззави (#33).
Which techniques define Cubist art?
“Raised primarily by her mother following her father’s early death, Laurencin received a foundational education in technique at Sèvres porcelain manufactory before gravitating towards oil painting and enrolling at the Académie Humbert.” — from our biography of Мари Лорансен (#12).
Where can I buy Cubist art?
Our catalogue holds 7,389 works by these painters. Each one can be ordered as a hand-painted oil reproduction or a print.
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