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Винсент Ван Гог 1853–1890
Нидерландски From Зюндерт Пост-импресионизъм On Wikipedia in 32 of 32 languages
The Post-impressionist names to know
If you remember one Post-impressionist артист, make it Винсент Ван Гог (1853–1890), the name behind Слънчогледи и Хлябът и Зърното. After that come Пол Сезан, Пол Гоген, Анри дьо Тулуз-Лотрек и Пол Синяк. Our 88 picks go from George Henry (born 1828) to Yuri Ivanovych Khymych (born 1928), from 34 countries.
How we picked them. We list the artists our catalogue links to Post-impressionist, from the most famous down. Artists born after 1955 that we cannot yet check on Wikidata are left out. The Wikipedia number shows in how many of our 32 languages Wikipedia writes about them.
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Нидерландски From Зюндерт Пост-импресионизъм On Wikipedia in 32 of 32 languages
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Френска From Екс ан Прованс Постимпресионизъм On Wikipedia in 32 of 32 languages
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Френска From Париж ['Постимпресионизъм', 'Символизъм', 'Синтетизъм', 'Примитивизъм'] On Wikipedia in 32 of 32 languages
The White Horse (1898). Откъде идваме? Какво сме? Къде отиваме? The Loss of Virginity (известна още като The Awakening of Spring). Vairumati, 1892. Две жени на плажа, 1891. Таитянски жени, къпещи се, 1891. Автопортрет с шапка, 1893.
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Френска From Алби Постимпресионизъм On Wikipedia in 31 of 32 languages
Toulouse-Lautrec’s formal artistic journey began in Paris under the tutelage of Léon Bonnat and later Fernand Cormon.
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Френска From Париж Нео-импресионизъм, Полентализъм On Wikipedia in 29 of 32 languages
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Френска From Фонтене о Роз Постимпресионизъм, Интимизъм, Наби On Wikipedia in 27 of 32 languages
Woman in Checkered Dress (1890): Ранен пример за негов стил Наби, демонстриращ заоблени форми и смели цветови комбинации. The Dining Room (1913): Типична интимна сцена, улавяща топлината и интимността на домакинството. Bowl of Fruit (c. 1933): Демонстрира неговото майсторство в жанра "натюрморт", с ярки цветове и усещане за сияйна дълбочина.
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Френски From Лил Постимпрерианизъм; Клоисоннизм; Синтетизъм On Wikipedia in 28 of 32 languages
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Френска From Бенез Постимпресионизъм On Wikipedia in 27 of 32 languages
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Френски From Гранвил Символизъм; Нabis On Wikipedia in 26 of 32 languages
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Френски From Куашо Набиз On Wikipedia in 23 of 32 languages
Misia et Vallotton à Villeneuve (1899). Салонът на мадам Арон (1904, преработен през 1934 г.).
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Унгарско-индийска From Будапеща Модерно индийско изкуство, Авангард On Wikipedia in 20 of 32 languages
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Френска From Монмартър Пост-импресионизъм, Школа на Париж On Wikipedia in 25 of 32 languages
His arrival into the world was marked by a certain ambiguity, as his mother, Suzanne Valadon, never revealed the identity of his father. Around 1904 to 1905, he began to paint under her watchful eye.
See them at To experience the quiet, textured streets of Montmartre through his eyes, one can travel to several major institutions.
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Швейцарска и френска From Лозана Постимпресионизъм, Символизъм, Ле Наби
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Канадец From Кларенс Канадски модернизъм On Wikipedia in 18 of 32 languages
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Италианец From Арко Символизъм, Дивионизъм On Wikipedia in 19 of 32 languages
Life (La Vita) – картина, която улавя същността на алпийската красота и връзката между хората и природата. Donna alla fonte (also known as Alpenlandschaft mit Frau am Brunnen) – спокойна сцена с жена до извор в Алпите, която е пример за неговата способност да улови светлината и настроението на пейзажа. Ragazza che fa la calza - красива символистична картина, показваща жена, която плете чорап, с акцент върху цветовете и композицията.
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Френска From Париж Пост-импресионизъм, Наби, Синтетизъм On Wikipedia in 21 of 32 languages
In October 1888, under the close supervision of Gauguin, Paul Sérusier produced The Talisman. This collective functioned as a vital node in the avant-garde, connecting Sérusier to other significant figures such as Pierre Bonnard, Édouard Vuillard, and Maurice Denis. In 1895, he contributed the illustration Pastorale Bretonne to the publication The Evergreen: A Northern Seasonal: The Book of Spring.
See them at It holds The Talisman, the work that defined his early departure from academicism.
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Френски From Дуе Нео-импресионизъм On Wikipedia in 21 of 32 languages
The Washerwoman: Демонстрира неговата майсторство в точкастия метод на нео-импресионизма, представяйки сцената от ежедневието с ярки цветове и динамична композиция. The Farm, Evening: Спокоен образ на селския живот, изразяващ неговата утопична визия за хармонично съществуване между човечеството и природата.
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Белгийски From Гент Нео-импресионизъм On Wikipedia in 19 of 32 languages
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Британски From Мюнхен Пост-импресионизъм On Wikipedia in 19 of 32 languages
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Британска From Лондон Постимпресионизъм On Wikipedia in 19 of 32 languages
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Унгарец From Сабинов Пост-импресионизъм, Експресионизъм On Wikipedia in 19 of 32 languages
Born Mihály Tivadar Kosztka on July 5th, 1853, in Kisszeben (modern-day Sabinov, Slovakia), his origins were deeply rooted in a complex tapestry of cultures – Polish ancestry intertwined with Slovak and German influences, shaping a uniquely perceptive artistic vision.
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Шотландец From Авиеморе Пост-импресионизъм On Wikipedia in 13 of 32 languages
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Полско-френски From Краков Пост-импресионизъм, Експресионизъм On Wikipedia in 19 of 32 languages
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Френска From Лимож Постимпресионизъм On Wikipedia in 16 of 32 languages
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Руски/Украински From Семиротившчина Футуризъм, Неопримитивизъм On Wikipedia in 17 of 32 languages
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Френски From Шампиньи Пост-импресионизъм On Wikipedia in 13 of 32 languages
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Унгарец From Капошвар ['Импресионизъм', 'Постимпресионизъм', 'Символизъм'] On Wikipedia in 15 of 32 languages
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Scottish Glasgow Boys
George Henry stands as a luminous figure in the annals of British art, a painter whose brush captured the shifting light and soulful atmosphere of the late nineteenth century. Born in Irvine, Scotland, in 1858, Henry became a cornerstone of the influential Glasgow Boys movement, a group of rebellious young artists who sought to break free from the stifling constraints of academic realism.
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Френска From Нант Постимпресионизъм; Поинтилизъм On Wikipedia in 11 of 32 languages
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Уеличанин From Тенби Пост-импресионизъм
Augustus Edwin John’s art continues to captivate and inspire, reminding us of the power of individual expression and the enduring allure of a life lived with passion and artistic integrity.
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Белгийски From Схарбек Неоимпресионизъм и Поентилизъм On Wikipedia in 12 of 32 languages
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Russian/French ['Impressionism', 'Post-Impressionism', 'Fauvism']
However, the young Tarkhoff possessed an innate artistic inclination, described as a “fervent desire to be a painter.” Tragedy marked his childhood; he lost his mother at age three and his father eight years later, experiences that perhaps fostered a sensitivity reflected in his later work.
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Нидерландска From 'c-Хертогенбос Експресионизъм, Люминизъм On Wikipedia in 8 of 32 languages
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Френска From Льо Пю way-ан-Веле Постимпресионизъм, Символизъм, Пон-Авенска школа, Bande Noire On Wikipedia in 12 of 32 languages
Charles Cottet: painter of Brittany (pdf). in Harper's magazine, December 1910.
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Френски From Хайт-Саон Постимпрерианизъм On Wikipedia in 12 of 32 languages
Schuffenecker's upbringing was shaped by familial circumstances that instilled a strong work ethic.
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Английски From Сибсей Пост-импресионизъм On Wikipedia in 8 of 32 languages
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Британска From Епсъм Постимпресионизъм On Wikipedia in 9 of 32 languages
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British Post Impressionism
To wander through the canvases of Herbert F. Born in 1870 near Manchester, Royle’s artistic spirit was deeply rooted in the rugged beauty of the North. He honed his technical prowess at the Harris Institute in Preston and later at the Southport School of Art, but it was his time studying under the esteemed John Buxton Knight that truly defined his aesthetic direction.
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Нюфаундлендско-американска From Сейнт Джонс Постимпресионизъм On Wikipedia in 12 of 32 languages
Cove with Figures. Независимо дали документира суетата на градския парк или спокойствието на пристанището, неговото творчество остава закоренено в наблюдението на съвременния живот. Lady with a Red Sash, около 1897 г.
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Ukrainian From Kamianets-Podolsk Socialist Realism
In the tapestry of twentieth-century Ukrainian fine arts, few threads are as intricately woven as those left by Yuri Ivanovych Khymych.
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Руски From Москва Импресионизъм, Символизъм, Социалистичен реализъм On Wikipedia in 10 of 32 languages
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French From 2nd arrondissement of Lyon Post-Impressionism On Wikipedia in 7 of 32 languages
Crucially, it was here that he encountered Paul Ranson and the burgeoning group known as Les Nabis—a collective that included figures like Bonnard, Vuillard, and Denis. Renoir, recognizing André's talent, became a generous patron, introducing him to the influential art dealer Paul Durand-Ruel, who secured exhibitions for André’s work in Paris and, significantly, in New York City. André’s early exhibitions at the Salon des Indépendants in 1894 garnered considerable attention.
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Френска From Мелюн Постимпресионизъм On Wikipedia in 6 of 32 languages
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Hungarian Impressionism & Post-Impressionism
David Jandi (1893-1944) remains a relatively obscure figure in the annals of Hungarian art history, yet his canvases hold a remarkable beauty and capture a pivotal moment in artistic evolution – the confluence of Impressionist ideals with the burgeoning Hungarian landscape school. Born in Budapest, Hungary, Jandi’s formative years coincided with the rise of Symbolism and Art Nouveau, exposing him to stylistic explorations that would ultimately shape his distinctive oeuvre.
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Spanish From Сантандер Post-Impressionism, Fauvism On Wikipedia in 7 of 32 languages
Francisco Nicolás Iturrino González, born in Santander, Spain, in 1864, was an artist whose life unfolded as a passionate exploration of color and light. Secretly abandoning his academic pursuits, Iturrino ventured to Brussels, enrolling at the Académie Royale des Beaux-Arts and embarking on a career that would see him navigate the evolving currents of Post-Impressionism and Fauvism.
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French From Sens Post-Impressionism On Wikipedia in 9 of 32 languages
Born into the artistic heartbeat of Paris in 1875, Charles-François Guérin carried the weight of a profound creative inheritance. As the son of the nineteenth-century painter Jean Michel Prosper Guérin, his path toward the canvas was almost predorsed, a journey shaped by familial devotion to visual expression.
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Greek Realism, Impressionism
Emmanuel Zairis (1876 or 1878 – 1948) stands as a significant, yet often overlooked, figure in late 19th and early 20th-century Greek art. Born in Bodrum, then part of the Ottoman Empire, his artistic journey took him from Bavaria to Munich and ultimately to the sun-drenched islands of Greece, leaving behind a rich legacy of genre scenes, portraits, and evocative landscapes.
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Russian From Tolyatti Post-Impressionism On Wikipedia in 7 of 32 languages
Konstantin Ivanovich Gorbatov (1876-1945) stands as a compelling figure within the landscape of Post-Impressionist art, particularly renowned for his evocative portrayals of Russia’s fading grandeur and the poignant beauty of its provincial towns. Initially drawn to civil engineering, he ultimately embraced painting, guided by the mentorship of Nikolay Dubovskoy at the Imperial Academy of Arts in St.
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Британски From Лондон Пост импресионизъм, Ранен модернизъм On Wikipedia in 7 of 32 languages
His early life and relationship with Dora Carrington were the inspiration for Gilbert Cannan’s novel Mendel. He enrolled in art classes at Regent Street Polytechnic in 1906 but was forced to drop out due to poverty.
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Британски From Ланели Пост-импресионизъм, Фавизъм On Wikipedia in 5 of 32 languages
Educated at Christ College, Brecon, young James quickly demonstrated a remarkable aptitude for visual expression, leading to his enrollment in the Carmarthen School of Art in 1904 before securing a coveted scholarship to the Slade School of Art in London just a year later.
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Френски From Лагни-сюр-Марн Пост-импресионизъм On Wikipedia in 9 of 32 languages
Édouard Léon Cortès, affectionately known as “Le Poète Parisien de la Peinture” – the Parisian Poet of Painting – wasn’t born into the glittering world he would so vividly capture on canvas. His origins lay in Lagny-sur-Marne, a quiet town east of Paris, where he arrived on August 6th, 1882.
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French From Paris Post-Impressionism On Wikipedia in 8 of 32 languages
Jules-Alexandre Grün (1868-1938), a name perhaps less familiar than his contemporary Jules Chéret, nevertheless stands as a significant figure in late 19th and early 20th-century French art.
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British From Denmark Hill Victorian Elegance & Post-Impressionism On Wikipedia in 4 of 32 languages
William Henry Margetson, born in Camberwell, Surrey, in December 1861, was a painter whose career unfolded across the shifting tides of Victorian and early 20th-century British art. His journey began with formal training at Dulwich College, followed by studies at the prestigious Royal College of Art and the Royal Academy Schools – a path typical for aspiring artists of his time, yet one he navigated with distinct talent and sensitivity.
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Italian From Ferrara Post-Impressionism On Wikipedia in 8 of 32 languages
Born Luigi Filippo Tibertelli in the historic Italian city of Ferrara, Filippo De Pisis was an artist who refused to be confined by a single medium. It was here that he encountered the haunting, dreamlike visions of Giorgio De Chirico, an encounter that would plant the seeds of Metaphysical influence within his burgeoning style.
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French From Ancenis Impressionism/Post-Impressionism On Wikipedia in 6 of 32 languages
Born in Ancenis, France, in 1877, Ottmann’s artistic journey was one of subtle evolution, marked by a sensitive approach to color, light, and the human form. He debuted at the prestigious Salon La Libre Esthétique in Brussels in 1904, a pivotal moment that launched him onto the Parisian art scene and connected him with a network of forward-thinking artists who were challenging conventional artistic boundaries.
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Американска From Бруклин Постимпресионизъм On Wikipedia in 3 of 32 languages
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Italian From Santa Maria Capua Vetere Figurative art On Wikipedia in 7 of 32 languages
Antonio Sicurezza, born in the sun-drenched landscapes of Santa Maria a Capo Vaticano, Italy, in 1905, was an artist deeply rooted in the Italian figurative tradition. From his early training at the Academy of Fine Arts in Naples, where he flourished under the guidance of masters like Carlo Siviero and Vincenzo Volpe, Sicurezza demonstrated an innate talent for capturing reality with remarkable precision and emotional depth.
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Russian From Saint Petersburg Watercolor painting; Woodcut technique On Wikipedia in 9 of 32 languages
In the misty, atmospheric streets of Saint Petersburg, where the Neva River meets the architectural grandeur of a fading empire, the spirit of Anna Ostroumova-Lebedeva found its eternal muse. Her artistic journey began within the prestigious halls of the Stieglitz School of Technical Drawing and the Imperial Academy of Arts.
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Yuriy Khymych is a contemporary Ukrainian painter whose work resonates deeply with the traditions of his homeland while simultaneously forging a distinctly modern path. In recent years, particularly following the political turmoil in Ukraine, Khymych’s work has taken on an even greater resonance, becoming a powerful statement about national resilience and cultural preservation.
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Унгарец From Будапещ Модернизъм, Фавизъм, Кубизъм On Wikipedia in 5 of 32 languages
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Австралиец/Американец From Аделаида Пост-импресионизъм On Wikipedia in 4 of 32 languages
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From Henan
Birthplace & Origins: Liu Kang was born in Henan, China. Specific details regarding his early life remain limited, but it is understood he developed his artistic skills through dedicated training and practice.
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Испанска From Лисабон Кубизъм, Сюрреализъм On Wikipedia in 6 of 32 languages
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Френска From Кадъкьой ['Постимпресионизъм', 'Символизъм'] On Wikipedia in 9 of 32 languages
Paris, Sacré-Cœur (35 x 28 см, масло върху дъска, Музей Сакип Сабанчи, Истанбул, Турция), е отличен пример за неговото очарование от градския живот. Неговото произведение Cannes (37 x 50 см, масло върху платно, Музей Сакип Сабанчи, Истанбул, Турция) демонстрира способността му да улови същността на социалните сбори.
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American From Medford Post-Impressionism On Wikipedia in 3 of 32 languages
William Penhallow Henderson (1877-1943) wasn’t merely a painter; he was an architect, furniture designer, and a pivotal figure in shaping the artistic landscape of Santa Fe and the broader Southwestern United States. Born in Medford, Massachusetts, into a family deeply rooted in art – his father, William Oliver Henderson, was an amateur painter with connections to William Edward Norton – Henderson’s early life fostered a profound appreciation for visual expression.
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Spanish From Valencia Post-Impressionism On Wikipedia in 4 of 32 languages
In the golden era of Spanish Impressionism, few artists captured the ephemeral dance of light and the quiet dignity of tradition as tenderly as Julio Vila y Prades. Born in Valencia in 1873, his life was a journey through the vibrant landscapes of Spain and the sweeping vistas of Latin America, leaving behind a body of work that serves as a window into a bygone era.
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British From Maidenhead Post-Impressionism, Camden Town Group On Wikipedia in 3 of 32 languages
Malcolm Cyril Drummond (1880-1945) was more than just a painter; he was a keen observer, an astute chronicler of his time, and a pivotal figure in the development of British modernism. Educated at the Oratory School in Birmingham and Christ Church, Oxford, he initially pursued a path in history before finding his true calling in art. Drummond’s association with the Camden Town Group (1911-1913) proved to be a formative experience.
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Британска From Конотоп Постимпресионизъм On Wikipedia in 4 of 32 languages
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Грък From Хидра Постимпресионизъм On Wikipedia in 3 of 32 languages
Wikipedia Енциклопедия: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Panayiotis_Tetsis. Национална галерия на Гърция: https://www.nationalgallery.gr/en/artist/tetsis-panayiotis/. Профил в AskART: https://www.askart.com/artist/Panayiotis_Tetsis/11074703/Panayiotis_Tetsis.aspx.
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Hungarian From Budapest Post-Impressionism, Secessionism On Wikipedia in 1 of 32 languages
Born in Budapest, Hungary, in 1891, József Nemes Lamperth’s life was tragically cut short at the young age of thirty-three. Despite his brief career, he left an indelible mark on early 20th-century Hungarian art, becoming a pivotal figure bridging the expressive fervor of Expressionism with the decorative elegance of Secessionist aesthetics.
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Испанска From Барселона Постимпресионизъм и Фавизъм On Wikipedia in 2 of 32 languages
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Британска From Стретфорд Постимпресионизъм, Фавизъм On Wikipedia in 1 of 32 languages
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Greek From İzmir Impressionism, Post-Impressionism, Expressionism On Wikipedia in 1 of 32 languages
Theophrastos Triantafyllidis (1881-1955) stands as a pivotal figure in the history of Greek art, particularly recognized for his contribution to Impressionism and Post-Impressionism. Born in Izmir, Ottoman Greece – now Turkey – Triantafyllidis’s artistic journey began amidst the burgeoning cultural landscape of the early 20th century, shaping him into an artist deeply attuned to both European avant-garde trends and the unique spirit of his homeland.
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Austrian From Salzburg Impressionism On Wikipedia in 1 of 32 languages
Born in 1900, Kern’s early life was steeped in the rich, academic traditions that would eventually serve as the foundation for his more radical explorations. His journey through the prestigious Kunstakiente Düsseldorf allowed him to immerse himself in the flowing, organic rhythms of Jugendstil, where he studied under masters such as Wilhelm Trübschenne and Hugo Steiner-Samuels.
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| Обединено кралство | 8 |
| France | 4 |
| Нидерландия | 3 |
| Унгария | 3 |
| Канада | 3 |
| Белгия | 3 |
| Италия | 2 |
| 1820s | 1 |
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| 1830s | 1 |
| 1840s | 1 |
| 1850s | 11 |
| 1860s | 25 |
| 1870s | 20 |
| 1880s | 12 |
| 1890s | 7 |
| 1900s | 3 |
| 1910s | 2 |
| 1920s | 3 |
| Музей д’Орсе | 9 |
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| Метрополитън Музей на изкуствата | 3 |
| Art Institute of Chicago | 2 |
| Courtauld Gallery | 2 |
| MoMA - Музеят на модерното изкуство | 2 |
| Национална галерия на Канада | 2 |
| Унгарска национална галерия | 2 |
| Tate Gallery | 2 |
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Good questions
Винсент Ван Гог (#1) is first in this ranking, followed by Пол Сезан (#2) and Пол Гоген (#3).
Винсент Ван Гог (#1), Пол Сезан (#2), Пол Гоген (#3), Анри дьо Тулуз-Лотрек (#4) и Пол Синяк (#5).
“His technique involved a heavy impasto, where he applied paint with a thickness that gave the surface a tangible, sculptural quality.” — from our biography of Морис Утрило (#12).
The highest-ranked артисти born in Франция are Пол Сезан (#2), Пол Гоген (#3), Анри дьо Тулуз-Лотрек (#4), Пол Синяк (#5) и Пиер Бонар (#6).
The highest-ranked артисти born in Обединено кралство are Роджър Фрай (#21), Дъкан Грант (#24), Франк Брамли (#42), Спенсър Фредерик Гор (#43) и Самюъл Джон Пилъу (#45).
The earliest-born артист in this list is George Henry (#31), born in 1828.
The museums holding the most key works of this list are Музей д’Орсе (9), Метрополитън Музей на изкуствата (3) и Art Institute of Chicago (2).
Франция: 20 of the 88 артисти in this list were born there, then Обединено кралство (8) и France (4).
Most артисти in this list were born in the 1860s (25 of 88), between 1828 and 1928 overall.
Париж: 4 of the артисти in this list were born there.
4 women are in this ranking: Сюзан Валодон (#8), Амрита Шер-Гил (#11), Емили Карър (#15) и Anna Ostroumova-Lebedeva (#72).
Our catalogue holds 17,657 works by these артисти. Each one can be ordered as a hand-painted oil reproduction or a print.
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