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पाब्लो पिकासो 1881–1973
स्पेनिश From मलागा क्यूबिज्म, अतियथार्थवाद On Wikipedia in 32 of 32 languages
The Cubist names to know
If you remember one Cubist चित्रकार, make it पाब्लो पिकासो (1881–1973), the name behind ला वाई (जीवन) और Weeping Woman. After that come George Braque, फ़र्नांद लेगर, जुआन ग्रिस और रॉबर्ट डेलाने. Our 47 picks go from Carl Newman (born 1858) to डिया अल-अज़्ज़ावी (born 1939), from 29 countries.
How we picked them. We list the artists our catalogue links to Cubist, 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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स्पेनिश From मलागा क्यूबिज्म, अतियथार्थवाद On Wikipedia in 32 of 32 languages
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फ्रांसीसी From अरझोनतोई ['फाविज़्म', 'क्यूबिज्म', 'विश्लेषणात्मक क्यूबिज्म', 'सिंथेटिक क्यूबिज्म'] On Wikipedia in 31 of 32 languages
Works to know · Their 100 best-known works
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फ्रांसीसी From अर्गेंटन ['क्यूबिज्म', 'ट्यूबिज़्म', "सेक्शन डी'ओर", 'प्यूरिज़्म', 'दादावाद', 'रचनावाद'] On Wikipedia in 27 of 32 languages
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स्पेनिश From मद्रिद क्यूबिज्म, सिंथेटिक क्यूबिज्म, विश्लेषणात्मक क्यूबिज्म On Wikipedia in 31 of 32 languages
Works to know · Their 100 best-known works
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यूक्रेनी/रूसी From मास्को रचनावाद (Constructivism) On Wikipedia in 26 of 32 languages
Vladimir Yevgrafovich Tatlin, born in Kharkiv, Ukraine in 1885, was more than just an artist; he was a philosophical architect of a new world order, a pivotal figure who shattered the conventions of early 20th-century art and laid the foundations for Constructivism.
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German-American From न्यूयॉर्क नगर Expressionism, Cubism On Wikipedia in 23 of 32 languages
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यूक्रेनी-अमेरिकी From कीव घनवाद (Cubism), अग्रगामी (Avant-Garde) On Wikipedia in 30 of 32 languages
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लिथुआनियाई-फ्रांसीसी-अमेरिकी From द्रुस्किनिनकाई घनवाद, क्रिस्टल घनवाद On Wikipedia in 17 of 32 languages
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ब्रिटिश From बकिंघमशायर ['अमूर्त कला', 'घनवाद', 'रचनावाद'] On Wikipedia in 13 of 32 languages
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फ्रांसीसी (French) From पेरिस घनवाद (Cubism), आर्ट डेको (Art Deco) On Wikipedia in 23 of 32 languages
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रूसी From मेलेंकी ['सुप्रिमेटिज्म', 'क्यूबों-फ्यूचरिज्म', 'नव-आदिमवाद'] On Wikipedia in 17 of 32 languages
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फ्रांसीसी From नांत ['नव-प्रभाववाद', 'फ़ॉविज़्म', 'घनवाद (क्यूबिज्म)', 'क्रिस्टल क्यूबिज्म'] On Wikipedia in 22 of 32 languages
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रूसी From इवानोवो अवांट-गार्ड, रचनावाद On Wikipedia in 19 of 32 languages
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American Figurative art, Cubism
Carl Newman (1858-1932) remains a compelling, if often overlooked, figure in the landscape of late 19th and early 20th century American art. Born in Germany – though details surrounding his earliest life are somewhat elusive – Newman’s artistic journey took root in Philadelphia, where he became a student at the prestigious Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts in both 1876 and 1879.
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फ्रांसीसी From ल मैंस घनवाद, प्रतीकवाद On Wikipedia in 15 of 32 languages
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मैक्सिकन From वाहाका डे जुएरेज़ आलंकारिक अमूर्तता, अतियथार्थवाद On Wikipedia in 16 of 32 languages
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Romanian From Iași ['Expressionism', 'Dadaism']
Arthur Segal (1875 – 1944) stands as a compelling figure in the turbulent landscape of early 20th-century European art, a Romanian artist whose career unfolded across multiple continents and artistic movements.
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अमेरिकी From बिअलीस्टोक घनवाद (Cubism), अभिव्यक्तिवाद (Expressionism) On Wikipedia in 15 of 32 languages
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रूसी From विंनयतसिया घनवाद (Cubist) On Wikipedia in 12 of 32 languages
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स्पेनिश From सैंतांदर घनवाद (Cubism), अभिव्यक्तिवाद (Expressionism) On Wikipedia in 14 of 32 languages
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Spanish From Barcelona Cubism On Wikipedia in 15 of 32 languages
Born in Barcelona on September 21st, 1876, González was destined for a life intertwined with metal. He descended from a lineage steeped in the meticulous traditions of craftsmanship; his grandfather was a goldsmith in Galicia, and his father, Concordio González, operated a workshop specializing in the fabrication of gold, silver, and iron.
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Polish-French From Warsaw Cubism, School of Paris, Impressionism On Wikipedia in 11 of 32 languages
Louis Marcoussis, born Ludwik Kazimierz Wladyslaw Markus or Ludwig Casimir Ladislas Markus in Łódź, Poland around 1878 or 1883, stands as a singular figure within the vibrant School of Paris movement. His artistic journey spanned from Kraków Academy of Fine Arts to establishing himself as a respected artist in France, where he embraced Cubism alongside fellow luminaries like Joan Miró and Pablo Picasso.
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French From Damville Cubism On Wikipedia in 18 of 32 languages
Raymond Duchamp - Villon, born Pierre-Maurice-Raymond Duchamp in 1876 in Damville, France, stands as a pivotal figure in the dramatic shift from traditional sculpture to the dynamic language of modernism. Coming from a remarkably creative family—brothers Jacques Villon, Marcel Duchamp, and sister Suzanne Duchamp -Crotti all achieved prominence as artists—Raymond initially pursued medicine at the Sorbonne.
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French Cubism
Armand Schonberger (1885–1974) stands as a captivating figure in the tapestry of early 20th-century modernism, a painter whose brush bridged the delicate light of Impressionism with the fractured, rhythmic energy of Cubism. Born in Galgóc and later finding his artistic soul within the vibrant bohemian circles of Munich and Budapest, Schonberger’s life was a continuous dialogue between tradition and the avant-garde.
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Mexican Cubism
In the grand tapestry of Mexican modernism, few artists managed to weave together the structural rigor of European avant-garde with the soulful warmth of regional tradition as masterfully as Gabriel Portly Del Toro. Born in 1927 in the culturally rich landscape of Colima, Mexico, his life and work served as a bridge between the monumental social realism of the muralist movement and the fragmented, rhythmic beauty of Cubism.
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Russian From Minsk Cubism & Futurism On Wikipedia in 3 of 32 languages
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हंगेरियन From ज़लाइजर्सजग घनवाद और अतियथार्थवाद On Wikipedia in 7 of 32 languages
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Hungarian From Budapest École de Paris, Cubism On Wikipedia in 5 of 32 languages
Born in Budapest in 1887 into a family deeply rooted in publishing—his father, József Wolfner, was the founder of Singer and Wolfner – Farkas’s early life was marked by both privilege and profound loss. Farkas’s artistic education began under the guidance of László Mednyánszky in Budapest, an early exposure to the burgeoning Hungarian art scene.
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British From London English Cubism On Wikipedia in 6 of 32 languages
In the turbulent landscape of early twentieth-century British art, few figures navigated the tension between tradition and the avant-garde as uniquely as William Patrick Roberts.
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नार्वेजियन From कोपेनहेगन ['प्रतीकवाद', 'अभिव्यक्तिवाद'] On Wikipedia in 4 of 32 languages
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American From Eau Claire Cubism, Modernism On Wikipedia in 3 of 32 languages
Karl Knaths, born in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, in 1891, emerged as a pivotal figure in the development of American Modernism. Gale facilitated an introduction to Dudley Crafts Watson at the Milwaukee Art Institute, providing Knaths with formal training and setting him on a course toward professional artistry. The watershed moment in his development arrived with the 1913 Armory Show in Chicago.
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ग्रीक From एथेंस घनवाद (Cubism) On Wikipedia in 6 of 32 languages
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Italian From Faenza Roman School; Archaic Style On Wikipedia in 5 of 32 languages
Franco Gentilini (1909-1981) stands as a significant figure in Italian modernist art, particularly within the Roman School movement—a collective dedicated to reviving classical artistic principles while embracing contemporary sensibilities. Early Life & Education: Gentilini’s formative years were spent honing his craft as a ceramicist in Faenza, Italy—a region renowned for its rich tradition of artisanal pottery.
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स्कॉटिश From किलमार्नोक अभिव्यक्तिवाद (Expressionism) On Wikipedia in 3 of 32 languages
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British Socialist Realism; New Realism On Wikipedia in 1 of 32 languages
His early years were defined by a dual education: the formal training at the Wimbledon School of Art and the Royal College of Art, which sharpened his technical draughtsmanship, and the raw, lived experience of London’s streets, which forged his political soul. A pivotal moment occurred in 1930 when he traveled to the Soviet Union.
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Spanish From Milan Catalan Modernisme On Wikipedia in 1 of 32 languages
Emilio Tadini was far more than a painter; he was a profound architect of meaning within the Italian cultural landscape. Born in Milan in 1927, his journey began not with a brush, but with the written word. A poet, novelist, and essayist, Tadini first emerged onto the prestigious literary stage in 1947 through Elio Vittorini's magazine, Politecnico.
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| फ़्रान्स | 6 |
|---|---|
| स्पेन | 4 |
| रूस | 3 |
| यूनाइटेड किंगडम | 3 |
| संयुक्त राज्य अमेरिका | 2 |
| युक्रेन | 2 |
| United Kingdom | 2 |
| Italy | 2 |
| 1850s | 1 |
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| 1860s | 1 |
| 1870s | 7 |
| 1880s | 21 |
| 1890s | 9 |
| 1900s | 4 |
| 1910s | 1 |
| 1920s | 2 |
| 1930s | 1 |
| The Phillips Collection | 5 |
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| आर्ट इंस्टीट्यूट ऑफ शिकागो | 4 |
| Kröller-Müller Museum | 2 |
| सेंटर पॉम्पिडौ | 2 |
| Statens Museum For Kunst | 2 |
| स्मिथसोनियन अमेरिकन आर्ट म्यूजियम | 2 |
| Tate Modern | 1 |
| Tate Gallery | 1 |
Just the names
Good questions
पाब्लो पिकासो (#1) is first in this ranking, followed by George Braque (#2) and फ़र्नांद लेगर (#3).
पाब्लो पिकासो (#1), George Braque (#2), फ़र्नांद लेगर (#3), जुआन ग्रिस (#4) और रॉबर्ट डेलाने (#5).
न्यूयॉर्क नगर: 2 of the चित्रकार in this list were born there.
The highest-ranked living चित्रकार in this list are डिया अल-अज़्ज़ावी (#33).
4 women are in this ranking: मैरी लॉरेंसिन (#12), ओल्गा रोजानोवा (#13), ल्युबोव सर्गेयेव्ना पोपोवा (#15) और मारिया ब्लांचर्ड (#25).
The highest-ranked चित्रकार born in फ़्रान्स are George Braque (#2), फ़र्नांद लेगर (#3), रॉबर्ट डेलाने (#5), मैरी लॉरेंसिन (#12) और जीन डोमिनिक एंटनी मेटिंजर (#14).
फ़्रान्स: 6 of the 47 चित्रकार in this list were born there, then स्पेन (4) और रूस (3).
Most चित्रकार in this list were born in the 1880s (21 of 47), between 1858 and 1939 overall.
The earliest-born चित्रकार in this list is Carl Newman (#16), born in 1858.
The museums holding the most key works of this list are The Phillips Collection (5), आर्ट इंस्टीट्यूट ऑफ शिकागो (4) और Kröller-Müller Museum (2).
Our catalogue holds 7,389 works by these चित्रकार. Each one can be ordered as a hand-painted oil reproduction or a print.
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