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          Peter Doig Most Popular Paintings

          The 25 artworks by Peter Doig our visitors look at most, ranked by popularity and presented one by one.

          Edition 2026 · 25 artworks Each artwork painted to order
          Linen canvas · Certificate of authenticity · Delivered worldwide Peter Doig · born 1959

          Blotter

          1996
          View the most popular artwork of Peter Doig ranked #1: Blotter
          Color Palette
          Neutrals
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
          To order, by a trained painter
          Popularity
          No. 1 of 28 artworks by Peter Doig
          Delivery
          Worldwide, about 5 weeks
          from$17526 × 38 cm Commission this artwork

          Girl in White with Trees

          Bonnefanten Museum, Maastricht · original 300 x 200 cm

          Peter Doig's 'Girl in White with Trees' captivates with its ethereal beauty & subtle mystery. A haunting landscape blending memory, photography, and a romantic vision of nature – a timeless masterpiece.

          View the most popular artwork of Peter Doig ranked #2: Girl in White with Trees
          Art Movement
          Primitivism, Cubism, Abstraction
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
          To order, by a trained painter
          Popularity
          No. 2 of 28 artworks by Peter Doig
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          Blotter – Peter Doig

          1993 · Walker Art Gallery, Liverpool · original 249 x 199 cm

          Discover Peter Doig’s ‘Blotter,’ a mesmerizing impressionistic landscape of solitude & reflection. Explore its textured oil paint, snowy scenes, and symbolic depth – a captivating artwork.

          View the most popular artwork of Peter Doig ranked #3: Blotter
          Art Movement
          Impressionism
          Color Palette
          Neutrals
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
          To order, by a trained painter
          Popularity
          No. 3 of 28 artworks by Peter Doig
          Delivery
          Worldwide, about 5 weeks
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          Same size as the original$1580199 × 249 cm Commission at original size

          Screaming Cop (Echo Lake) – Peter Doig

          1998 · original 60 x 42 cm
          View the most popular artwork of Peter Doig ranked #4: Screaming Cop (Echo Lake)
          Color Palette
          Neutrals
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
          To order, by a trained painter
          Popularity
          No. 4 of 28 artworks by Peter Doig
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          Worldwide, about 5 weeks
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          Same size as the original$22042 × 60 cm Commission at original size

          Pelican

          2003 · original 58 x 38 cm
          View the most popular artwork of Peter Doig ranked #5: Pelican
          Color Palette
          Neutrals
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
          To order, by a trained painter
          Popularity
          No. 5 of 28 artworks by Peter Doig
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          Same size as the original$21138 × 58 cm Commission at original size

          Echo Lake by Peter Doig, 1998

          1998
          View the most popular artwork of Peter Doig ranked #6: Echo Lake
          Color Palette
          Earthy
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
          To order, by a trained painter
          Popularity
          No. 6 of 28 artworks by Peter Doig
          Delivery
          Worldwide, about 5 weeks
          from$17539 × 25 cm Commission this artwork

          Peter Doig, Hill Houses (1991)

          1991 · British Council Collection, London · original 200 x 239 cm

          Peter Doig’s ‘Hill Houses’ (1991) captures a serene yet haunting rural landscape—a memory, a dream, and a testament to the artist's evocative style. Explore this captivating oil painting.

          View the most popular artwork of Peter Doig ranked #7: Hill Houses
          Art Movement
          Contemporary Realism
          Color Palette
          Dark
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
          To order, by a trained painter
          Popularity
          No. 7 of 28 artworks by Peter Doig
          Delivery
          Worldwide, about 5 weeks
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          Same size as the original$1529239 × 200 cm Commission at original size

          Ski Jacket (1994)

          1994

          Peter Doig’s ‘Ski Jacket’ (1994) is a captivating panoramic painting blending romanticism & surrealism. Explore its atmospheric landscapes, figures, and unique brushwork – a must-see!

          View the most popular artwork of Peter Doig ranked #8: Ski Jacket
          Art Movement
          Romanticism
          Color Palette
          Neutrals
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
          To order, by a trained painter
          Popularity
          No. 8 of 28 artworks by Peter Doig
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          Worldwide, about 5 weeks
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          Peter Doig, Echo Lake (1998)

          1998 · original 231 x 361 cm
          View the most popular artwork of Peter Doig ranked #9: Echo Lake
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
          To order, by a trained painter
          Popularity
          No. 9 of 28 artworks by Peter Doig
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          Worldwide, about 5 weeks
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          Untitled (Figure in Mountain Landscape) by Peter Doig, 1999

          1999 · original 30 x 21 cm
          View the most popular artwork of Peter Doig ranked #10: Untitled (Figure in Mountain Landscape)
          Color Palette
          Neutrals
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
          To order, by a trained painter
          Popularity
          No. 10 of 28 artworks by Peter Doig
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          100 Years Ago by Peter Doig

          2002 · original 76 x 56 cm

          Peter Doig’s ‘100 Years Ago’ – a melancholic oil painting of solitude & introspection. Explore layered textures, muted tones & expressive brushwork in this evocative 2002 artwork.

          View the most popular artwork of Peter Doig ranked #11: 100 Years Ago
          Art Movement
          Contemporary Realism
          Color Palette
          Earthy
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
          To order, by a trained painter
          Popularity
          No. 11 of 28 artworks by Peter Doig
          Delivery
          Worldwide, about 5 weeks
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          Same size as the original$27156 × 76 cm Commission at original size

          Pelican

          View the most popular artwork of Peter Doig ranked #12: Pelican
          Color Palette
          Neutrals
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
          To order, by a trained painter
          Popularity
          No. 12 of 28 artworks by Peter Doig
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          Hitch Hiker (Reflected)

          original 64 x 100 cm
          View the most popular artwork of Peter Doig ranked #13: Hitch Hiker (Reflected)
          Color Palette
          Earthy
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
          To order, by a trained painter
          Popularity
          No. 13 of 28 artworks by Peter Doig
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          Same size as the original$334100 × 64 cm Commission at original size

          Abstract Composition 1 by Peter Doig

          View the most popular artwork of Peter Doig ranked #14: Abstract Composition 1
          Color Palette
          Earthy
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
          To order, by a trained painter
          Popularity
          No. 14 of 28 artworks by Peter Doig
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          Worldwide, about 5 weeks
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          Concrete Cabin by Peter Doig, 1992

          1992 · New Walk Museum - Art Gallery, Leicester · original 201 x 241 cm

          Peter Doig's 'Concrete Cabin' (1992) blends nature & human presence. A forest scene with twisted trees and a stark concrete structure creates an intriguing narrative of memory, landscape, and the transient impact on our environment.

          View the most popular artwork of Peter Doig ranked #15: Concrete Cabin
          Art Movement
          Magic Realism
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
          To order, by a trained painter
          Popularity
          No. 15 of 28 artworks by Peter Doig
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          Worldwide, about 5 weeks
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          Same size as the original$1548241 × 201 cm Commission at original size

          Orange Sunshine by Peter Doig

          Explore Peter Doig’s ‘Orange Sunshine,’ a haunting oil painting evoking isolation & memory through Expressionist brushwork. A dreamlike landscape of muted tones and figures.

          View the most popular artwork of Peter Doig ranked #16: Orange Sunshine
          Art Movement
          Expressionism
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
          To order, by a trained painter
          Popularity
          No. 16 of 28 artworks by Peter Doig
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          Pink Snow, Peter Doig

          1991 · original 244 x 198 cm
          View the most popular artwork of Peter Doig ranked #17: Pink Snow
          Color Palette
          Earthy
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
          To order, by a trained painter
          Popularity
          No. 17 of 28 artworks by Peter Doig
          Delivery
          Worldwide, about 5 weeks
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          Same size as the original$1544198 × 244 cm Commission at original size

          Ski Jacket by Peter Doig, 1994

          1994
          View the most popular artwork of Peter Doig ranked #18: Ski Jacket
          Color Palette
          Neutrals
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
          To order, by a trained painter
          Popularity
          No. 18 of 28 artworks by Peter Doig
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          Worldwide, about 5 weeks
          from$17534 × 29 cm Commission this artwork

          Border House (1996) by Peter Doig

          1996

          Peter Doig’s ‘Border House’ – a captivating monochromatic etching of a solitary cabin in a dense forest. Explore its expressive lines, dramatic light & evocative mood.

          View the most popular artwork of Peter Doig ranked #19: Border House
          Art Movement
          Expressionism
          Color Palette
          Neutrals
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
          To order, by a trained painter
          Popularity
          No. 19 of 28 artworks by Peter Doig
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          Jetty (1996) by Peter Doig

          1996 · original 20 x 25 cm
          View the most popular artwork of Peter Doig ranked #20: Jetty
          Color Palette
          Neutrals
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
          To order, by a trained painter
          Popularity
          No. 20 of 28 artworks by Peter Doig
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          Peter Doig, Camp Forestia (1996)

          1996 · original 20 x 24 cm

          Explore Peter Doig’s ‘Camp Forestia’ (1996). A nostalgic watercolor depicting a rural scene with reflected architecture & quiet beauty. Evocative realism meets impressionistic brushwork.

          View the most popular artwork of Peter Doig ranked #21: Camp Forestia
          Art Movement
          Contemporary Realism
          Color Palette
          Neutrals
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
          To order, by a trained painter
          Popularity
          No. 21 of 28 artworks by Peter Doig
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          Girl on Skis by Peter Doig, 1997

          1997 · original 30 x 41 cm
          View the most popular artwork of Peter Doig ranked #22: Girl on Skis
          Color Palette
          Neutrals
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
          To order, by a trained painter
          Popularity
          No. 22 of 28 artworks by Peter Doig
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          Same size as the original$18241 × 30 cm Commission at original size

          Pelican Man (2003) by Peter Doig

          2003 · original 136 x 109 cm

          Peter Doig’s ‘Pelican Man’ (2003) is a haunting expressionist oil painting of isolation & survival. Explore its dark tones, surreal imagery, and textured impasto – a unique piece for art collectors.

          View the most popular artwork of Peter Doig ranked #23: Pelican Man
          Art Movement
          Expressionism
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
          To order, by a trained painter
          Popularity
          No. 23 of 28 artworks by Peter Doig
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          Same size as the original$579109 × 136 cm Commission at original size

          Metropolitan (2004) by Peter Doig

          2004 · original 35 x 25 cm
          View the most popular artwork of Peter Doig ranked #24: Metropolitan
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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          Popularity
          No. 24 of 28 artworks by Peter Doig
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          Grand Riviere by Peter Doig

          National Gallery of Canada, Ottawa · original 228.8 x 358.4cm
          View the most popular artwork of Peter Doig ranked #25: Grand Riviere
          Color Palette
          Earthy
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
          To order, by a trained painter
          Popularity
          No. 25 of 28 artworks by Peter Doig
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          The artist

          Peter Doig

          born 1959

          Portrait of Peter Doig
          Quick facts
          • Movementscontemporary realism, expressionism
          • NationalityUnited Kingdom
          • Creative periodsmature period
          • Topics exploredlandscape, trees, lakes
          • Typical colorsneutrals, earthy
          • Best occasionsaccent
          • Also known asDOYG
          • Top-ranked workBlotter
          Biography

          A Life Painted in Memory: The World of Peter Doig

          Peter Doig, born in Edinburgh in 1959, is a painter whose work resonates with a quiet power—a haunting beauty that stems from the delicate balance between memory, landscape, and the evocative potential of paint itself. His life has been one of constant relocation, a nomadic existence that profoundly shaped his artistic vision. Early moves took him from Scotland to Trinidad in 1962, followed by Canada in 1966, each shift imprinting upon his developing sensibility a sense of displacement and a fascination with the way places linger within us long after we’ve left them. These weren't fleeting visits; they were immersive experiences that instilled a deep connection to diverse cultural landscapes—the lush tropicality of Trinidad, the stark, snowy vistas of Canada—both becoming recurring motifs in his art. This early exposure fostered an ability to see beyond the literal, to perceive the emotional weight and psychological resonance embedded within a place. Doig’s formal artistic training began in London, attending Wimbledon School of Art, Saint Martin’s School of Art, and finally Chelsea School of Art where he earned his MA. These years were supplemented by practical work, including a period as a dresser at the English National Opera, experiences that undoubtedly broadened his understanding of performance, narrative, and visual storytelling.

          The Alchemy of Influence and Artistic Development

          Doig’s artistic journey wasn't one of immediate stylistic declaration but rather a gradual unfolding, an exploration of figurative painting that evolved into the distinctive, dreamlike quality for which he is now celebrated. He doesn’t adhere to any single school or movement; instead, his work feels like a synthesis of diverse influences, absorbed and transformed through the lens of personal experience. The echoes of earlier masters are palpable—the melancholic landscapes of Edvard Munch, the raw intensity of H.C. Westermann, the romantic sublimity of Caspar David Friedrich, the shimmering light of Claude Monet, and the decorative richness of Gustav Klimt all find resonance in his canvases. However, Doig doesn’t simply imitate; he *reinterprets*. He draws inspiration from a wide array of sources—photographs, newspaper clippings, film stills, record album covers—but these aren't used as blueprints for replication. Rather, they serve as catalysts, sparking points for paintings that are less about accurate representation and more about emotional evocation. Doig describes his process as painting “by proxy,” using photographs as starting points but allowing memory and imagination to take over, resulting in images that feel both familiar and strangely distant. This approach allows him to tap into a deeper level of psychological truth, creating landscapes that are not merely seen but *felt*.

          Landscapes of the Mind: Themes and Characteristics

          At the heart of Doig’s work lies an exploration of what it means to remember a place. His paintings aren't straightforward depictions of specific locations; they are emotional responses, filtered through the haze of memory and imagination. Many evoke a sense of nostalgia, particularly those landscapes reminiscent of his Canadian childhood—snowy forests, frozen lakes, isolated cabins—but these scenes are imbued with an unsettling quality, a hint of mystery that prevents them from becoming overly sentimental. Human figures often appear in his paintings, but they are rarely central or clearly defined. They tend to be solitary, ambiguous, contributing to the overall mood of introspection and quiet contemplation. Doig’s technique is equally crucial to the impact of his work. His canvases are characterized by complex layering of paint and color, creating a sense of depth and atmosphere. He skillfully blends abstraction and figuration, allowing forms to dissolve into washes of color or emerge from textured surfaces. This creates a visual tension that invites viewers to engage with the work on multiple levels—to appreciate both its formal qualities and its emotional resonance. The result is paintings that feel simultaneously grounded in reality and suspended in a dreamlike state.

          Recognition and Lasting Legacy

          Doig’s talent was recognized early in his career, culminating in winning the prestigious Whitechapel Artist Prize in 1991 and a solo exhibition at the Whitechapel Art Gallery. However, it was the sale of “White Canoe” at Sotheby’s in 2007 for $11.3 million—a record for a living European artist at the time—that brought him widespread attention. This was followed by another significant auction success with "The Architect's Home in the Ravine" selling for $12 million in 2013, solidifying his position as one of the most sought-after contemporary painters. Major solo exhibitions have been held at prominent institutions worldwide, including Tate Britain, Musée d’Art Moderne de la Ville de Paris, Schirn Kunsthalle Frankfurt, Dallas Museum of Art, and the Scottish National Gallery, demonstrating the global reach of his influence. Today, Peter Doig is considered one of the most important figurative painters working today. His work has had a profound impact on contemporary art, inspiring a new generation of artists to explore the possibilities of painting as a means of expressing personal experience and emotional truth. As critic Jonathan Jones aptly observed, he is “a jewel of genuine imagination, sincere work and humble creativity” in a world often dominated by pretension. Doig continues to live and work in Trinidad, maintaining a studio at the Caribbean Contemporary Arts Centre and teaching at the Fine Arts Academy in Düsseldorf, Germany, ensuring his ongoing exploration of memory, landscape, and figuration will continue to shape the course of art history for years to come.

          Questions & Answers

          Can I study Peter Doig's use of color across all works?

          Peter Doig's use of color across the works listed on this website can be studied on the artist's Palette Genome page.

          What are the birthplace and birth year of Peter Doig?

          Peter Doig was born in Edinburgh in 1959.

          How many artworks by Peter Doig are available to browse?

          You can browse 28 artworks by Peter Doig on the All Artworks page.

          By the ArtsDot.com Editorial Team Updated Oct. 9, 2026
          Collector's quiz
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          4. In what year did Peter Doig’s painting “White Canoe” set an auction record for a living European artist?

          5. Besides painting, what other activity has Peter Doig been involved in professionally?

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