The Post-impressionist names to know
If you remember one Post-impressionist artist, make it Vincent van Gogh (1853–1890), the name behind Starry Night (New York, MoMA) and The Potato Eaters. After that come Paul Cézanne, Paul Gauguin, Henri De Toulouse-Lautrec and Paul Signac. Our 88 picks go from George Henry (born 1828) to Yuri Ivanovych Khymych (born 1928), from 23 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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Meet them one by one
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From Zundert On Wikipedia in 32 of 32 languages
Vincent Willem Van Gogh was born on March 30, 1853, in Zundert, Netherlands. His brother Theo was born on 1 May 1857, and their connection would remain a constant through the many letters they exchanged over the years.
See them at To see the physical traces of his brushwork, one can travel to several specific collections.
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French From Aix-en-Provence Post-Impressionism On Wikipedia in 32 of 32 languages
Born on January 19, 1839, at 28 rue de l'Opéra in Aix-en-Provence, Paul Cézanne entered a world of established order. This financial stability provided a secure backdrop for the family, which included Paul and his two younger sisters, Marie and Rose.
See them at The physical presence of his vision remains scattered across several major institutions, allowing the viewer to trace his evolution from the dark, expressive brushwork of his youth to the structured clarity of his later years.
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French From Paris ['Post-Impressionist', 'Symbolist', 'Synthetism', 'Primitivism'] On Wikipedia in 32 of 32 languages
This move was driven by his mother’s connections, as she was descended from the Peruvian aristocracy. He retained vivid recollections of the intense colors and sounds of his South American upbringing, impressions that would persist long after he returned to France.
See them at In Paris, the Musée d'Orsay preserves a significant portion of his output, offering a glimpse into the evolution of his color and form.
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French From Albi Post-Impressionism On Wikipedia in 31 of 32 languages
Born on November 24, 1864, in Albi, France, Henri De Toulouse-Lautrec entered a world of significant social standing. He was the firstborn child of Count Alphonse de Toulouse-Lautrec Montfa and Adèle Zoë Tapié de Celeyran.
See them at The Musée Toulouse-Lautrec, housed within the Palais de la Berbie, maintains the most significant collection, containing over 1000 works that trace his evolution from an aristocratic youth to a chronicler of the Parisian night.
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French From Paris Neo-Impressionism, Pointillism On Wikipedia in 29 of 32 languages
He spent his time studying architecture at the Collège Rollin in Montmartre until 1880. By 1882, his path led him to the École des Arts-Décoratifs in Paris, where he sought to refine his technical abilities.
See them at The Musée d'Orsay holds nine of his works, offering a significant gathering of his vision.
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French From Fontenay-aux-Roses Post-Impressionism, Intimism, Les Nabis On Wikipedia in 27 of 32 languages
He was born into a family of structured expectations; his father, Eugène Bonnard, held a senior position within the French Ministry of War.
See them at The physical presence of Bonnard’s vision remains scattered across several major institutions, allowing his specific approach to light and domesticity to be studied in various contexts.
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From Lille On Wikipedia in 28 of 32 languages
In 1878, the family relocated to Paris, where Bernard attended the Collège Sainte-Barbe. His expressive tendencies led to a suspension from the École des Beaux-Arts, prompting a formative journey through Brittany on foot.
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French From Bessines-sur-Gartempe Post-Impressionism On Wikipedia in 27 of 32 languages
Suzanne Valadon, born Marie-Clémentine Valadon in 1865 amidst the rural landscapes of Bénesse-sur-Gartempe, France, carved a singular path through the late 19th and early 20th century art world. For nearly a decade, Valadon worked as an artist’s model, posing for prominent figures like Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, and Edgar Degas.
Taught Maurice Utrillo #12
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French From Granville Nabis, Symbolism On Wikipedia in 26 of 32 languages
Maurice Denis, born in the coastal town of Granville, France, in 1870, occupies a fascinating position in art history —a pivotal figure straddling the waning days of Impressionism and the burgeoning currents of modern art. Alongside figures like Paul Sérusier and Pierre Bonnard, Denis rejected the naturalism of Impressionism in favor of flattened perspectives, bold colors, and evocative patterns.
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French From Cuiseaux Les Nabis, Intimism On Wikipedia in 23 of 32 languages
Jean-Édouard Vuillard was born on 11 November 1868 in Cuiseaux, France. He faced setbacks when he failed to enter the École des Beaux-Arts in both 1886 and 1887.
See them at The quiet, patterned interiors that defined his career are preserved in several major international collections.
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Hungarian-Indian From Budapest Modern Indian art, Avant-garde On Wikipedia in 20 of 32 languages
Born in Budapest in 1913 to a fascinatingly diverse parentage – Umrao Singh Sher-Gil Majithia, a Sikh aristocrat and scholar, and Marie Antoinette Gottesmann, a Hungarian Jewish opera singer – her life was destined to be one of compelling contrasts.
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French From 18th arrondissement of Paris Post-Impressionism, School of Paris 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.
Learned from Suzanne Valadon #8
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Swiss and French From Lannes Post-Impressionism, Symbolism, Les Nabis
Upon arriving in Paris, he enrolled at the Académie Julian in January 1882. His talent was evident early on; in 1883, he succeeded in the competition to enter the École des Beaux-Arts.
See them at To encounter the quiet tension of Vallotton’s interiors, one might travel to the Cantonal Museum of Fine Arts in Lausanne, Switzerland, where The Red Room is kept.
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Canadian From Claremont Canadian Modernism On Wikipedia in 18 of 32 languages
Before dedicating himself to art, Thomson explored various trades: he worked at an iron foundry, briefly attended business college, and even ventured west to Seattle where he honed his skills as a commercial artist.
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Canadian From Victoria Modernism, Post-Impressionism
Emily Carr, born December 13, 1871, in Victoria, British Columbia, was more than just a painter; she was a chronicler of a changing world, a passionate observer of both the natural majesty of the Pacific Northwest and the rich cultural heritage of its First Nations peoples.
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Italian From Arco Symbolism, Divisionism On Wikipedia in 19 of 32 languages
His father was a traveling tradesman, leaving his mother to raise him largely alone. Early Career: He initially worked as a photographer's assistant before pursuing painting seriously.
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French From Paris Post-Impressionism, Nabis, Synthetism 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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French From Douai Neo-Impressionism On Wikipedia in 21 of 32 languages
Henri Edmond Cross, born Henri-Edmond-Joseph Delacroix in 1856 in the northern French town of Douai, was an artist whose life and work were inextricably linked to a pursuit of light, color, and a harmonious vision of existence.
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Belgian From Ghent Neo-Impressionism On Wikipedia in 19 of 32 languages
Théophile “Théo” van Rysselberghe, born in Ghent, Belgium, in 1862, emerged as a pivotal figure bridging the gap between Impressionism and Neo-Impressionism. Coming from a comfortably bourgeois French-speaking family, van Rysselberghe received his initial artistic training at the Academy of Ghent under Theo Canneel, followed by studies at the prestigious Académie Royale des Beaux-Arts in Brussels.
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British From Munich Post-Impressionism On Wikipedia in 19 of 32 languages
Walter Richard Sickert, born in Munich in 1860, was a figure perpetually caught between worlds – German by birth, British by adoption, and an artist forever oscillating between the established traditions of painting and the burgeoning currents of modernism.
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British From London Post-Impressionism On Wikipedia in 19 of 32 languages
Roger Eliot Fry, a name synonymous with the introduction of modern art to Britain, was far more than simply a painter or critic; he was a cultural catalyst. Born in 1866 into a prosperous Quaker family in Highgate, London, Fry’s early life was steeped in intellectual curiosity and a liberal atmosphere that fostered his burgeoning artistic sensibilities.
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Hungarian From Sabinov Post-Impressionism, Expressionism On Wikipedia in 19 of 32 languages
Born Mihály Tivadar Kosztka on July 5th, 1853, in Kisszeben (modern-day Sabinov, Slovakia), his origins were steeped in a fascinating confluence of cultures. His father, a physician and pharmacist, traced his lineage to Polish ancestry settled within Hungary, while young Tivadar navigated a childhood echoing with Slovak and German alongside the eventual fervent embrace of his Hungarian identity.
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Dutch From Zundert Romanesque art
He was the son of Jan Eugene Vos, a miller, and Marie Anne Verhaeghe.
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Scottish From Aviemore Post-Impressionism On Wikipedia in 13 of 32 languages
Duncan James Corrowr Grant, born in 1885 amidst the rugged beauty of Rothiemurchus Forest District in Scotland, embarked on a life that would indelibly mark the landscape of British art.
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Polish-French From Kraków Post-Impressionism, Expressionism On Wikipedia in 19 of 32 languages
Moïse Kisling, born Mojżesz Kisling in 1891 Kraków, a city then pulsating within the Austro-Hungarian Empire, was an artist whose life mirrored the tumultuous currents of the early twentieth century. Early works hinted at the structural innovations of Paul Cézanne and the bold chromaticism of André Derain, with subtle Cubist tendencies emerging – as evidenced in pieces like Portrait of Andre Salmon (1912).
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British Impressionism
To wander through the canvases of Edward Seago is to embark on a sensory journey through the heart of the English landscape, where the air feels heavy with salt spray and the light dances upon the Norfolk marshes. Born in Norwich on March 31, 1910, Seago was a man whose destiny was inextricably linked to the soil and sea of East Anglia.
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French From Limoges Post-Impressionism On Wikipedia in 16 of 32 languages
Born in the historic French city of Limoges in 1861, Paul Elie Ranson emerged as a transformative force within the late nineteenth-century avant-garde. As a central figure in the Les Nabis movement, Ranson moved beyond the fleeting impressions of light that defined his predecessors, seeking instead to weave a tapestry of symbolism and spiritual depth.
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Russian/Ukrainian From Semyrotivschyna Futurism, Neo-Primitivism On Wikipedia in 17 of 32 languages
Born on July 21, 1882, in the small Ukrainian village of Semyrotivka, his lineage hinted at the spirited character to come – descended from Ukrainian Cossacks who once held positions of power within the Hetmanate.
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French From Champigné Post-Impressionism On Wikipedia in 13 of 32 languages
Born in Champigné, Maine-et-Loire, in 1865, Lebasque’s journey toward becoming a celebrated painter was one marked by diligent study, evolving influences, and an unwavering commitment to capturing beauty in everyday life. There, under the tutelage of Léon Bonnat and through assisting Ferdinand Humbert with decorative murals at the Panthéon, he honed his technical skills while immersing himself in the vibrant Parisian art scene.
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Hungarian From Kaposvár ['Impressionism', 'Post-Impressionism', 'Symbolism'] On Wikipedia in 15 of 32 languages
His early works demonstrated a vibrant use of color, bold brushstrokes, and innovative compositions, reflecting his engagement with Impressionism, Post-Impressionism, and Symbolism. He was influenced by Mihály Munkácsy and later embraced the philosophies of Les Nabis.
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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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French From Nantes Post-impressionism; Pointillism On Wikipedia in 11 of 32 languages
Maxime Emile Louis Maufra (1861 – 1918) stands as a prominent figure in French landscape painting, particularly renowned for his masterful depiction of Breton coastal vistas and marine scenes. Born in Nantes on May 17th, he embarked on an artistic journey largely self-taught, nurtured by the encouragement of fellow artists from Nantes—Charles Leduc and Alfred Leduc—and influenced by the expressive style of Charles Le Roux.
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Irish From Castleknock Post-Impressionism
Roderic O’Conor, born October 17, 1860, in Milltown, County Roscommon, Ireland, was a painter who navigated the shifting currents of late 19th and early 20th-century art with a quiet determination. His father, Roderic Joseph O'Conor, a barrister and high sheriff, provided a stable upbringing and an education—first at Ampleforth College in Yorkshire, where he demonstrated academic prowess—that laid the foundation for a life of intellectual curiosity.
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Belgian From Brussels Post-Impressionism
Charles van den Eycken, born in Brussels in 1859, occupies a charming niche within the landscape of late 19th and early 20th-century Belgian painting. He received early training from his father, grounding him in traditional techniques before pursuing formal studies at the Académie Royale des Beaux-Arts in Brussels under Joseph Edouard Stevens, a realist animal painter whose influence is clearly visible in van den Eycken’s work.
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Welsh From Tenby Post-Impressionism
Born in Tenby, Wales, on January 4, 1878, his artistic journey began under the nurturing influence of his mother, who instilled in him a love for drawing from a young age. However, it was his subsequent enrollment at the Slade School of Fine Art, University College London (1894-1898), that truly ignited his artistic development.
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Belgian From Schaerbeek Neo-Impressionism, Pointillism On Wikipedia in 12 of 32 languages
Born in Schaerbeek, Belgium, in 1865, his early life was shaped by an unusual intersection of disciplines. His formative training at Saint George’s Hospital in London provided him with a profound understanding of human anatomy —a skill honed alongside his contemporary, Helen Lemmens. Lemmen became a central figure in this revolution through his membership in Les XX (The Twenty), Belgium's most influential avant-garde collective.
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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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Dutch From 's-Hertogenbosch Expressionism, Luminism On Wikipedia in 8 of 32 languages
Johannes Carolus Bernardus (Jan) Sluijters, born in ‘s-Hertogenbosch, Netherlands, in 1881, and passing away in Amsterdam in 1957, remains a captivating figure within the landscape of Dutch art. A pivotal moment in Sluijters’ career arrived in 1904 when he secured a prestigious Prix de Rome scholarship – an honor typically reserved for established artists.
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French From Le Puy-en-Velay Post-Impressionism, Symbolism, Pont-Aven School, Bande Noire On Wikipedia in 12 of 32 languages
charles cottet, a renowned french painter, was born on july 12, 1863, in le puy-en-velay, and passed away on september 20, 1925, in paris. he studied at the école des beaux-arts under puvis de chavannes and roll, and also attended the académie julian, where he was part of the les nabis school of painting.
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French From Fresne-Saint-Mamès Post-Impressionism On Wikipedia in 12 of 32 languages
Claude Émile Schuffenecker (1851–1934) belongs to that evocative second group—a figure whose brushstrokes helped define the edges of Post-Impressionism even as he remained somewhat obscured by the monumental shadows of his contemporaries. Schuffenecker’s artistic soul was forged in the crucible of Parisian bohemianism, where he found kindred spirits in the likes of Paul Gauguin and Odilon Redon.
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British Post-Impressionism
Roger Eliot Fry, born in London on December 14th, 1866, emerged from a distinguished Quaker family steeped in intellectual rigor and social conscience. In 1910, his groundbreaking exhibition, Manet and the Post-Impressionists, held at the Grafton Galleries in London, served as a watershed moment. Introducing artists like Cézanne, Van Gogh, Gauguin, and Matisse to a largely unsuspecting public, Fry challenged prevailing tastes and ignited a firestorm of debate.
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English From Sibsey Post-Impressionism On Wikipedia in 8 of 32 languages
Bramley’s early life was marked by a formal art education, beginning at the Lincoln School of Art before he ventured to the prestigious Koninklijke Academie voor Schone Kunsten in Antwerp, studying under Charles Verlat. This influence is evident in works such as A Hopeless Dawn (1888), arguably his most famous painting and now held within the Tate Gallery's collection.
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British From Epsom Post-Impressionism On Wikipedia in 9 of 32 languages
Spencer Frederick Gore was a British painter who emerged as one of the foremost figures in the burgeoning Camden Town Group, marking a pivotal moment in early twentieth-century British art.
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Russian From Buda Post-Impressionism On Wikipedia in 16 of 32 languages
In 1894, he entered the Academy of Arts in Saint Petersburg, where he studied under Ilya Repin. His education was not limited to painting alone; he also completed an architecture course at the Munich Polytechnic School under F. von Thiersch.
See them at His paintings can be found in several major collections across Russia and Ukraine.
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Scottish From Edinburgh Post-Impressionism, Colourist On Wikipedia in 8 of 32 languages
Samuel John Peploe, born in Edinburgh in 1871, occupies a pivotal position within early 20th-century British art as one of the celebrated Scottish Colourists. He immersed himself in the Académie Julian and Colarossi, sharing studio space with fellow artist Robert Brough, absorbing the burgeoning Post- Impressionist movement.
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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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Italian, French From Turin Post-Impressionism
Medardo Rosso, born in Turin, Italy, on June 21, 1858, was a sculptor who dared to challenge the very foundations of his art form. Rosso's artistic journey began with realist influences, evident in early works like The Hooligan (1882) and Kiss Under the Lamppost (1882).
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British From Adelaide Post-Impressionism
By 1906, he decisively abandoned medicine, enrolling at Chelsea School of Art under the tutelage of Augustus John and William Orpen —a decision that would define his creative destiny. Subsequent studies at the Académie de la Palette in Paris further honed his skills, immersing him in the avant-garde currents of early 20th-century European art and introducing him to influential figures like Jean Metzinger and Henri Le Fauconnier.
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Newfoundlander-American From St. John's Post-Impressionism On Wikipedia in 12 of 32 languages
He arrived into a subarctic environment, born alongside his twin sister, Lucy, at their family's trading post.
See them at Prendergast’s presence in major American collections confirms his lasting impact on the development of modernism.
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French From 16th arrondissement of Paris Post-Impressionism On Wikipedia in 9 of 32 languages
Born in Paris on October 3rd, 1865, and passing away there on October 10th, 1935, Loiseau’s life was deeply intertwined with the evolving artistic landscape of his city and the broader currents of modernism. He initially experimented with Pointillism, the meticulous technique championed by Georges Seurat and Paul Signac, but ultimately found it too restrictive for his vision.
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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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Russian From Moscow Impressionism, Symbolism, Socialist Realism On Wikipedia in 10 of 32 languages
Konstantin Fyodorovich Yuon, born in Moscow on October 24, 1875, emerged from a family steeped in both Swiss-Russian heritage and artistic inclination.
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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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French From Melun Post-Impressionism On Wikipedia in 6 of 32 languages
He moved to Paris in 1888, where he began an autonomous training process, occasionally guided by painters such as Gustave-Claude-Etienne Courtois. His style eventually blossomed into a sophisticated Post-Impressionist language, heavily indebted to the soft, dappled light of Pierre-Auguste Renoir and the delicate textures of Alfred Sisley.
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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 Santander 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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British From Spitalfields Post-Impressionism, Early Modernism On Wikipedia in 7 of 32 languages
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British From Llanelli Post-Impressionism, Fauvism On Wikipedia in 5 of 32 languages
Educated at Christ College, Brecon, young James quickly demonstrated an aptitude for art, leading him to the Carmarthen School of Art in 1904 before securing a coveted scholarship to the Slade School of Art in London just a year later. He exhibited with the New English Art Club from 1907, showcasing landscapes that echoed the atmospheric effects favored by Steer and Sickert.
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French From Lagny-sur-Marne Post-Impressionism 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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Greek From Istanbul Post-Impressionism On Wikipedia in 6 of 32 languages
Konstantinos Maleas, born in the cosmopolitan heart of Constantinople in 1879, emerged as a pivotal figure in the evolution of Greek painting. He initially pursued studies at the Phanar Greek Orthodox College, but a burgeoning artistic sensibility soon led him westward, to Paris in 1901.
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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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Welsh Expressionism
Ernest Zobole (1927-1999) remains a singular voice in Welsh art history, an artist whose canvases breathed with the grit and beauty of the Rhondda Valleys during the twilight years of industrial Britain. Born in Tylorstown, within the heart of Rhondda Cynon Taf, Zobole’s formative years were deeply steeped in the atmosphere of coal mining communities.
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American From Brooklyn Post-Impressionism On Wikipedia in 3 of 32 languages
Allen Tucker, often hailed as “the American Van Gogh,” embarked on a fascinating artistic journey that diverged from the conventional path of his time.
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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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Hungarian From Babiná Modernism, Fauvism, Cubism On Wikipedia in 5 of 32 languages
His studies culminated in Paris at the Académie Julian under Jean Paul Laurens, exposing him to the latest trends in French painting and solidifying his foundation in academic technique. Formed in 1909, this group – comprising Károly Kernstok, Róbert Berény, Dezső Czigány, Béla Czóbel, Ödön Márffy, Dezső Orbán, and Lajos Tihanyi alongside Pór – represented a bold departure from traditional artistic conventions.
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Australian/American From Adelaide Post-Impressionism On Wikipedia in 4 of 32 languages
Richard Hayley Lever, born in Bowden, South Australia in 1876, embarked on a journey that would carry him across continents and immerse him in the evolving currents of Post- Impressionist painting. His story is one of relentless artistic exploration, fueled by an early talent nurtured at Prince Alfred College under James Ashton and further honed within the vibrant art communities of England, France, and ultimately, America.
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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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Spanish From Lisbon Cubism, Surrealism On Wikipedia in 6 of 32 languages
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French From Kadıköy ['Post-Impressionism', 'Symbolism'] On Wikipedia in 9 of 32 languages
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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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British From Konotop Post-Impressionism On Wikipedia in 4 of 32 languages
Born in Konotop, Ukraine – a place steeped in both Ukrainian and Yiddish heritage – Bernard Meninsky’s artistic journey began far from the bustling art centers of London. Despite leaving formal education at eleven, a remarkable talent for drawing quickly surfaced, leading to scholarships that propelled him towards the prestigious Slade School of Fine Art in 1912.
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Greek From Hydra Post-Impressionism On Wikipedia in 3 of 32 languages
Tetsis's artistic journey gained momentum in 1949 with his participation in the formation of the “Armos” art group – a collective that included prominent figures like Nikos Hadjikyriakos-Ghikas, Yannis Moralis, and Nikos Nikolaou.
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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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Spanish From Barcelona Post-Impressionism & Fauvism On Wikipedia in 2 of 32 languages
Born in the vibrant cultural cradle of Barcelona in 1888, Josep Mompou Dencausse emerged as a profound voice within the Catalan art scene, weaving together the delicate light of Impressionism with the raw, emotive power of Fauvism. He found a kindred spirit in the Fauvist movement, embracing the radical liberation of color championed by Henri Matisse.
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British From Stretford Post-Impressionism, Fauvism On Wikipedia in 1 of 32 languages
Born in Stretford, Lancashire, Charles Ernest Cundall emerged as a remarkably versatile figure within the British art landscape of the early twentieth century. His formal education at the Manchester School of Art and his subsequent scholarship to the Royal College of Art in 1912 marked the beginning of a profound artistic evolution that would see him master everything from intimate portraits to vast, panoramic townscapes.
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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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| France | 24 |
|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 10 |
| Hungary | 5 |
| Italy | 4 |
| Netherlands | 3 |
| Canada | 3 |
| Belgium | 3 |
| Ukraine | 3 |
| 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 |
Just the names
Vincent van Gogh1853–1890Paul CézanneFrench · 1839–1906Paul GauguinFrench · 1848–1903Henri De Toulouse-LautrecFrench · 1864–1901Paul SignacFrench · 1863–1935Pierre BonnardFrench · 1867–1947Émile Bernard1868–1941Suzanne ValadonFrench · 1865–1938Maurice DenisFrench · 1870–1943Édouard VuillardFrench · 1868–1940Amrita Sher-GilHungarian-Indian · 1913–1941Maurice UtrilloFrench · 1883–1955Félix VallottonSwiss and French · 1865–1925Tom ThomsonCanadian · 1877–1917Emily CarrCanadian · 1871–1945Giovanni SegantiniItalian · 1858–1899Paul SérusierFrench · 1864–1927Henri Edmond CrossFrench · 1856–1910Theo van RysselbergheBelgian · 1862–1926Walter SickertBritish · 1860–1942Roger FryBritish · 1866–1934Tivadar Csontváry KosztkaHungarian · 1853–1919Joos Vincent De VosDutch · 1853–1890Duncan GrantScottish · 1885–1978Moïse KislingPolish-French · 1891–1953Edward SeagoBritish · 1910–1974Paul RansonFrench · 1861–1909David BurliukRussian/Ukrainian · 1882–1967Henri LebasqueFrench · 1865–1937József Rippl-RónaiHungarian · 1861–1927George HenryScottish · 1828–1895Maxime MaufraFrench · 1861–1918Roderic O'ConorIrish · 1860–1940Charles van den EyckenBelgian · 1859–1923Augustus Edwin JohnWelsh · 1878–1961Georges LemmenBelgian · 1865–1916Nicolas TarkhoffRussian/French · 1871–1930Jan SluijtersDutch · 1881–1957Charles CottetFrench · 1863–1925Émile SchuffeneckerFrench · 1851–1934Roger Eliot FryBritish · 1866–1934Frank BramleyEnglish · 1857–1915Spencer GoreBritish · 1878–1914Igor GrabarRussian · 1871–1960Samuel PeploeScottish · 1871–1935Herbert F RoyleBritish · 1870–1958Medardo RossoItalian, French · 1858–1928Henry LambBritish · 1883–1960Maurice PrendergastNewfoundlander-American · 1858–1924Gustave LoiseauFrench · 1865–1935Yuri Ivanovych KhymychUkrainian · 1928–2003Konstantin YuonRussian · 1875–1958Albert AndréFrench · 1869–1954
Charles Langton LocktonBritish · 1856–1932Georges D'EspagnatFrench · 1870–1950David JandiHungarian · 1893–1944Francisco IturrinoSpanish · 1864–1924Charles-François-Prosper GuérinFrench · 1875–1939Emmanuel ZairisGreek · 1878–1948Konstantin GorbatovRussian · 1876–1945Mark GertlerBritish · 1891–1939James Dickson InnesBritish · 1887–1914Edouard CortèsFrench · 1882–1969Konstantinos MaleasGreek · 1879–1928Jules Alexandre GrunFrench · 1868–1938William Henry MargetsonBritish · 1861–1940Filippo De PisisItalian · 1896–1956Henry OttmannFrench · 1877–1927Ernest ZoboleWelsh · 1927–1999Allen TuckerAmerican · 1866–1939Antonio SicurezzaItalian · 1905–1979Anna Ostroumova-LebedevaRussian · 1871–1955Yuriy KhymychBertalan PórHungarian · 1880–1964Hayley LeverAustralian/American · 1876–1958Liu KangEduardo VianaSpanish · 1881–1967Fikret Muallâ SaygıFrench · 1903–1967William Penhallow HendersonAmerican · 1877–1943Julio Vila y PradesSpanish · 1873–1930Malcolm DrummondBritish · 1880–1945Bernard MeninskyBritish · 1891–1950Panagiotis TetsisGreek · 1925–2016Jozsef Nemes LamperthHungarian · 1891–1924Josep Mompou i DencausseSpanish · 1888–1968Charles CundallBritish · 1890–1971Theophrastos TriantafyllidisGreek · 1881–1955Theodor KernAustrian · 1900–1969Good questions
Vincent van Gogh (#1) is first in this ranking, followed by Paul Cézanne (#2) and Paul Gauguin (#3).
Vincent van Gogh (#1), Paul Cézanne (#2), Paul Gauguin (#3), Henri De Toulouse-Lautrec (#4) and Paul Signac (#5).
Suzanne Valadon (#8) taught Maurice Utrillo (#12).
The highest-ranked artists born in France are Paul Cézanne (#2), Paul Gauguin (#3), Henri De Toulouse-Lautrec (#4), Paul Signac (#5) and Pierre Bonnard (#6).
The highest-ranked artists born in the United Kingdom are Roger Fry (#21), Duncan Grant (#24), Frank Bramley (#42), Spencer Gore (#43) and Samuel Peploe (#45).
The museums holding the most key works of this list are Musée d'Orsay (11), MOMA - Museum of Modern Art (4) and Metropolitan Museum of Art (4).
Most artists in this list were born in the 1860s (25 of 88), between 1828 and 1928 overall.
France: 24 of the 88 artists in this list were born there, then United Kingdom (10) and Hungary (5).
“The somber, earthy colors of his time in the Netherlands gave way to a new way of seeing the world through light and brushwork.” — from our biography of Vincent van Gogh (#1).
The earliest-born artist in this list is George Henry (#31), born in 1828.
Paris: 4 of the artists in this list were born there.
Our catalogue holds 17,657 works by these artists. Each one can be ordered as a hand-painted oil reproduction or a print.
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Other styles
Famous Baroque artistsNight Watch · Rembrandt
Famous Contemporary Realist artistsThe Gleaners · Jean-François Millet
Famous Impressionist artistsWater Lilies (or Nympheas) · Claude Monet
Famous Romanticist artistsSaturn Devouring His Son · Francisco Goya
Famous Neoclassicist artistsThe Death of Marat · Jacques-Louis David
Famous Realist artistsThe origin of the world · Gustave Courbet
Famous Renaissance artistsMona Lisa (La Gioconda) · Leonardo da Vinci
Famous Dutch Golden Age artistsThe Girl with a Pearl Earring · Johannes Vermeer
Famous Expressionist artistsComposition VII · Wassily Kandinsky
Famous Rococo artistsThe Embarkation for Cythera · Jean-Antoine WatteauOther eras
Famous Early Medieval artistsSnowy River · Wang Wei
Famous High Medieval artistsMadonna in Maest (Ognissanti Madonna) · Giotto
Famous Late Medieval artistsThe Annunciation and Two Saints · Simone Martini
Famous Renaissance artistsThe Creation of Adam · Michelangelo
Famous Early Modern artistsThe Calling of Saint Matthew · CaravaggioFamous 19th Century artists
Famous Modern artistsGuernica · Pablo Picasso
Famous Contemporary artistsWind Sculpture III (one in a series of nine) · Yinka ShonibareFamous paintings
Famous Impressionism paintingsWater Lilies · Claude Monet
Famous Baroque paintingsLas Meninas · Diego Velázquez
Famous Romanticism paintingsLiberty Leading the People · Eugène Delacroix
Famous Realism paintingsNighthawks · Edward Hopper
Famous Expressionism paintingsThe Scream · Edvard Munch
Famous Surrealism paintingsThe Persistence of Memory · Salvador Dalí
Famous Neoclassicism paintingsNapoleon at the St. Bernard Pass · Jacques-Louis DavidFamous Renaissance paintingsMona Lisa · Leonardo da Vinci
Famous Symbolism paintingsThe Birth of Venus · William-Adolphe Bouguereau
Famous Mannerism paintingsBurial of the Count of Orgaz · El Greco
Famous Rococo paintingsThe Swing · Jean-Honoré Fragonard
Famous Art Nouveau paintingsThe kiss · Gustav KlimtKeep exploring
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