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जैक्स-लुई डेविड 1748–1825
फ्रांसीसी From पैरिस नवशास्त्रीयता On Wikipedia in 31 of 32 languages
The Neoclassicist names to know
If you remember one Neoclassicist कलाकार, make it जैक्स-लुई डेविड (1748–1825), the name behind होराटियस की शपथ और सम्राट नेपोलियन प्रथम का अभिषेक और महारानी जोसेफिन का राज्याभिषेक. After that come जीन अगस्टे इन्ग्रेस, लुईस एलिज़ाबेथ विगी ले ब्रून, सर जोशुवा रेनालड्स और एंटोनियो कैनोवा. Our 100 picks go from जोनाथन रिचर्डसन द एल्डर (born 1667) to हर्बर्ट जेम्स ड्रेपर (born 1863), from 22 countries.
How we picked them. We list the artists our catalogue links to Neoclassicist, 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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फ्रांसीसी From पैरिस नवशास्त्रीयता On Wikipedia in 31 of 32 languages
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फ्रांसीसी From मोंतौबॉन नवशास्त्रीयता On Wikipedia in 32 of 32 languages
Works to know · Their 100 best-known works
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फ्रांसीसी From पैरिस रोकोको और नवशास्त्रीय On Wikipedia in 30 of 32 languages
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ब्रिटिश From प्लिमथ ग्रैंड स्टाइल On Wikipedia in 31 of 32 languages
The 4th Duke of Queensberry as Earl of March.
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इतालवी From पोसैग्नो नवशास्त्रीयवाद (Neoclassicism) On Wikipedia in 30 of 32 languages
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स्विस From चुर नवशास्त्रीय चित्रकला On Wikipedia in 27 of 32 languages
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फ्रांसीसी From पैरिस नवशास्त्रीयता और रूमानीवाद On Wikipedia in 26 of 32 languages
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ब्रिटिश From ब्रिस्टल रेजेंसी चित्रकला On Wikipedia in 22 of 32 languages
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अमेरिकी मूल के ब्रिटिश From बोस्टन नव-शास्त्रीयवाद, रोकोको On Wikipedia in 22 of 32 languages
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अमेरिकी From स्प्रिंगफ़ील्ड नवशास्त्रीय, रोमांटिकवाद On Wikipedia in 19 of 32 languages
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स्कॉटिश From किर्ककाल्डी नवशास्त्रीय (Neoclassical) On Wikipedia in 29 of 32 languages
Born in Kirkcaldy, Scotland, on July 3rd, 1728, Robert Adam emerged from a family already deeply entrenched in the world of architecture. His father, William Adam, was a prominent figure in shaping the Scottish landscape, and young Robert’s initial education wasn't confined to academic pursuits like Latin at Edinburgh’s Royal High School; it was interwoven with the practical realities of building design and construction through apprenticeship under his father’s tutelage.
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इतालवी From लूका नवशास्त्रीयवाद (Neoclassicism) On Wikipedia in 19 of 32 languages
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अमेरिकी From सैंडरस्टाउन नवशास्त्रीय (Neoclassical) On Wikipedia in 19 of 32 languages
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प्रुशियन From Neuruppin नवशास्त्रीय, गोथिक पुनरुद्धार On Wikipedia in 30 of 32 languages
Works to know · Their 100 best-known works
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ब्रिटिश From डालटन-इन-फर्नेस रोमांटिकतावाद, नवशास्त्रीयवाद On Wikipedia in 22 of 32 languages
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स्पेनिश From मोंटपेलियर स्थिर जीवन चित्रण (Still-life painting) On Wikipedia in 15 of 32 languages
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From सेंट पीटर्सबर्ग On Wikipedia in 27 of 32 languages
“पवित्र कब्र की रक्षा” (1846) - ब्र्युल्लो की भावनाओं और ऐतिहासिक सटीकता को संतुलित करने की क्षमता का प्रदर्शन करता है।. "राजकुमारी यूलिया पावलोना सामोइलोवा एक गेंद से प्रस्थान कर रही हैं, गोद ली हुई बेटी अमासिलिया पैसिनी के साथ” (1832) – यह उनके चित्र कौशल का शानदार उदाहरण है।. “जेन्सेरिक का रोम पर आक्रमण” (1835) - बारोक प्रभाव वाला एक और नाटकीय ऐतिहासिक दृश्य।.
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फ्रांसीसी From पैरिस रोमांटिकवाद, नव-शास्त्रीयवाद On Wikipedia in 21 of 32 languages
The Old Bridge, National Gallery of Art, वाशिंगटन.
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फ्रांसीसी From रोम रोकोको On Wikipedia in 25 of 32 languages
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फ्रांसीसी From पैरिस नवशास्त्रीय On Wikipedia in 23 of 32 languages
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अमेरिकी From लेबनान ऐतिहासिक चित्रकला On Wikipedia in 18 of 32 languages
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अमेरिकी From चार्ल्सटाउन रोमांटिकतावाद On Wikipedia in 32 of 32 languages
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अमेरिकी From चेस्टर नवशास्त्रीय चित्रकला On Wikipedia in 18 of 32 languages
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फ्रांसीसी From क्लूनी नवशास्त्रीयवाद और रोमांटिकता On Wikipedia in 21 of 32 languages
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स्कॉटिश From स्टॉकब्रिज पोर्ट्रेट, यथार्थवाद On Wikipedia in 17 of 32 languages
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डेनिश From Blåkrog नवशास्त्रीय (Neoclassical), यथार्थवाद (Realism) On Wikipedia in 22 of 32 languages
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डेनिश From कोपनहेगन नवशास्त्रीय और स्वच्छंदतावाद On Wikipedia in 26 of 32 languages
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फ्रांसीसी From कार्पेंट्रास रोकोको, नवशास्त्रीयवाद On Wikipedia in 17 of 32 languages
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From विंबलडन On Wikipedia in 21 of 32 languages
Dolce far Niente (1904): संभवतः उनकी सबसे प्रसिद्ध कृति, जिसे 1995 में एंड्रयू लॉयड वेबर द्वारा खरीदा गया था।. When the Heart is Young (1902): यह पेंटिंग युवा मासूमियत और सुंदरता को पकड़ने की गॉडवर्ड की क्षमता का उत्कृष्ट उदाहरण है।. The Mirror (1899): यह विभिन्न बनावटों के बीच अंतर दिखाने और गहराई का अहसास कराने के उनके कौशल को प्रदर्शित करती है।.
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जर्मन From स्पायर नवशास्त्रीय (Neoclassical) On Wikipedia in 21 of 32 languages
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इतालवी From रोम ['उत्तर-बारोक', 'नवशास्त्रीयवाद'] On Wikipedia in 23 of 32 languages
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जर्मन From मेनज़ नवशास्त्रीय (Neoclassical) On Wikipedia in 19 of 32 languages
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फ्रांसीसी From पैरिस नवशास्त्रीय (Neoclassical) On Wikipedia in 19 of 32 languages
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फ्रांसीसी From बोर्दो नवशास्त्रीय, युद्ध के दृश्य On Wikipedia in 18 of 32 languages
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ब्रिटिश From पेरिस लैंडस्केप पेंटिंग On Wikipedia in 19 of 32 languages
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फ्रांसीसी From ला बासी शैली चित्रण (Genre painting), चित्रकला (Portraiture) On Wikipedia in 19 of 32 languages
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ब्रिटिश-अमेरिकी From हॉर्नकैसल रोमांटिसिज्म, नवशास्त्रीयवाद On Wikipedia in 13 of 32 languages
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अमेरिकी From बक्स काउंटी नवशास्त्रीयवाद On Wikipedia in 10 of 32 languages
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ब्रिटिश From लंदन नवशास्त्रीय (Neoclassical) On Wikipedia in 16 of 32 languages
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ऑस्ट्रियाई From एल्बीजेनाल्प नवशास्त्रीयवाद और स्वच्छंदतावाद On Wikipedia in 15 of 32 languages
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ब्रिटिश From बर्फोर्ड चित्रकला, नवशास्त्रीय On Wikipedia in 14 of 32 languages
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French From Paris Rococo to Neoclassicism On Wikipedia in 20 of 32 languages
Adélaïde Labille-Guiard (1749–1803) stands as a remarkable figure in the history of French art, not merely for her exquisite portraits but also for her courageous challenge to the restrictive conventions that governed women’s roles within the artistic world.
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ब्रिटिश From हाइना अंग्रेजी स्कूल; नैतिक और व्यंग्यात्मक नक्काशी/पेंटिंग
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Irish-American From Dublin Portrait Miniatures
In 1772, driven by ambition or perhaps circumstance, Ramage embarked on a new chapter, emigrating to Halifax, Nova Scotia, marking the beginning of his artistic journey in North America and setting the stage for a life intertwined with both art and political upheaval.
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फ्रांसीसी From सेंट-एन नवशास्त्रीय (Neoclassical) On Wikipedia in 15 of 32 languages
His father, Pierre Guillon, was a Royal Notary, representing the authority of colonial administration, while his mother, Marie-Françoise Dupepaye, was a woman of African descent, described as free but navigating a world deeply marked by racial prejudice. He then moved to Paris and entered the prestigious Académie Royale de Peinture et de Sculpture, becoming a student of Gabriel François Doyen.
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इतालवी From मिलानो नवशास्त्रीय (Neoclassical) On Wikipedia in 16 of 32 languages
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स्कॉटिश From एकॉन नवशास्त्रीयवाद और रोकोको On Wikipedia in 14 of 32 languages
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फ्रांसीसी From ल्यों नवशास्त्रीय (Neoclassical) On Wikipedia in 16 of 32 languages
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ऑस्ट्रेलियाई From सिडनी प्रभाववाद (Impressionism) On Wikipedia in 16 of 32 languages
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स्विस From विंटरथुर नवशास्त्रीय चित्रकला On Wikipedia in 19 of 32 languages
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रूसी From सेंट पीटर्सबर्ग नवशास्त्रीय (Neoclassical) On Wikipedia in 16 of 32 languages
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फ्रांसीसी From टूर्नस बरोक और नवशास्त्रीय (Baroque & Neoclassical)
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फ्रांसीसी From लंदन नवशास्त्रीय, ऐतिहासिक पेंटिंग On Wikipedia in 13 of 32 languages
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French From Grasse Genre painting, Rococo On Wikipedia in 15 of 32 languages
Born in the fragrant town of Grasse in 1761, her path to artistic recognition began not within the hallowed halls of an academy – access denied to most women of her era – but through family connections and the generous mentorship of her brother-in-law, the celebrated Rococo master Jean-Honoré Fragonard.
Works to know · Their 100 best-known works
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Scottish From Lanarkshire Neoclassical On Wikipedia in 10 of 32 languages
Born in Lanarkshire, Scotland, around 1723, Hamilton emerged from the rugged landscapes of his homeland to become a central protagonist in the Neoclassical movement. While his early years provided him with a disciplined foundation in traditional craftsmanship and the linguistic tools of Latin and Greek, it was his eventual migration to Rome that would irrevocably transform his creative soul.
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डेनिश From ब्रुग्ज नवशास्त्रीय, इतिहास चित्रण On Wikipedia in 10 of 32 languages
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French From नांसी First Empire, Restoration, Portraiture On Wikipedia in 17 of 32 languages
Jean-Baptiste Isabey stands as one of the most versatile and influential figures in French art, a painter whose brush captured the very essence of two transformative eras: the First Empire and the Restoration. Born in Nancy, France, his artistic journey began under the guidance of masters like Francois Dumont, the miniature painter to Marie Antoinette, before he eventually became a pupil of the legendary Jacques-Louis David.
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अंग्रेज From बाल्सलेव अंग्रेजी शैली On Wikipedia in 17 of 32 languages
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ऑस्ट्रियाई-इतालवी From रोमेनो नवशास्त्रीय (Neoclassical) On Wikipedia in 14 of 32 languages
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फ्रांसीसी From ऐक्स एन प्रोवंस टोनल पेंटिंग On Wikipedia in 12 of 32 languages
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इतालवी From रोम नवशास्त्रीयवाद (Neoclassicism) On Wikipedia in 14 of 32 languages
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English From लेस्टरशायर Portrait painting On Wikipedia in 13 of 32 languages
In the vibrant landscape of late eighteenth-century English portraiture, few names resonate with the same historical intimacy as Lemuel Francis Abbott. Born in Leicestershire to a clergyman, Abbott’s journey into the heart of the London art scene began remarkably early.
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American From Templeton Portrait miniatures On Wikipedia in 14 of 32 languages
In the quiet, industrious landscape of early nineteenth-century New England, a singular talent emerged from the shadows of economic hardship to redefine the intimacy of American portraiture.
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French From Paris Baroque, Rococo, Neoclassical
Étienne Maurice Falconet stands as a pivotal figure in the late Baroque, Rococo, and early Neoclassical periods of French sculpture. Born in Paris in 1716, his journey from a humble apprenticeship to becoming one of the most celebrated artists of his time is a testament to talent, ambition, and an extraordinary ability to capture both power and grace.
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अंग्रेजी From सेंट जेम्स्स नवशास्त्रीयवाद और स्वच्छंदतावाद
Born in St James's, United Kingdom, Dawe was immersed in the world of art from his earliest years. After studying at the Royal Academy of Arts, where he earned the prestigious Royal Academy Schools Gold Medal, Dawe’s reputation began to ascend. He eventually became an Associate Member of the Royal Academy and later a full Academician, signaling his arrival among the elite of the British art establishment.
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French Neoclassical
Emerging from the refined traditions of a noble family with deep connections to the Bourbon monarchy, Alexandre Denis Abel de Pujol was destined for a life steeped in the grandeur of classical antiquity. This early immersion prepared him for his pivotal apprenticeship under the legendary Jacques-Louis David at the École Royale Supérieure des Beaux-Arts in Paris.
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डच From एम्सटर्डम यथार्थवाद On Wikipedia in 10 of 32 languages
Kruseman’s formative years were marked by a privileged upbringing within a family deeply invested in artistic endeavors. This early influence instilled in Kruseman a profound appreciation for detail and realism —characteristics that would define his artistic style throughout his career.
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British From Leeds Neoclassical Portraiture On Wikipedia in 14 of 32 languages
Born in 1721 to a prosperous clothier family in Leeds, Wilson’s early life was steeped in an environment where craftsmanship and artistry were deeply valued. His formative years were marked by an encounter with the opulent decorations of Jacques Parmentier at Leeds Grammar School, a moment that ignited a lifelong passion for the visual arts.
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Swedish From Stockholm Neoclassical Painting On Wikipedia in 10 of 32 languages
Adolf Ulrik Wertmüller (1751-1811) stands as a pivotal figure in Swedish art history, recognized primarily for his elegant portraits—particularly those depicting royalty—and his groundbreaking exploration of female nudes within the burgeoning neoclassical movement.
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French Neoclassical
Born into the burgeoning energy of late 18th-century Paris, Marie-Georges Louis Rouget was destined to become a silent architect of visual history. His journey began within the prestigious halls of the École des Beaux-Arts, where he first learned the rigors of classical form under masters such as Jean-Victor Carrier Sabre and Alexandre François Bouchardy.
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इतालवी From टोरीनो रोमांटिकतावाद On Wikipedia in 17 of 32 languages
Works to know · Their 100 best-known works
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From Paris
Born in Paris, France, he initially pursued a career as an engraver, studying with Laurent Cars and working for the printseller Gabriel Huquier. This early experience provided him with foundational skills that would later inform his sculptural practice.
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British From Plymouth Neoclassical, Romanticism On Wikipedia in 11 of 32 languages
Born in the coastal reaches of Plymouth, Sir Charles Lock Eastlake was a man whose life was an intricate tapestry of artistic creation and scholarly devotion. As the son of an Admiralty lawyer, his early years were steeped in the traditions of England, yet his spirit wandered toward the sublime landscapes of the Mediterranean.
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फ्रांसीसी From अनिज़ी-ले-शातो नवशास्त्रीय और यथार्थवादी
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फ्रांसीसी From पैरिस नवशास्त्रीयवाद On Wikipedia in 14 of 32 languages
Born in Paris in 1777, Hersent’s artistic journey unfolded against a backdrop of revolutionary upheaval and imperial grandeur, ultimately solidifying his place as a master of Neoclassical portraiture and historical painting. Paintings like The Duc D'Orléans, Duke Of Chartres And Nemours, exemplify this approach, presenting a commanding figure radiating both power and refinement.
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अमेरिकी From चेस्टर्टाउन नवशास्त्रीय (Neoclassical) On Wikipedia in 9 of 32 languages
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फ्रांसीसी From पैरिस नवशास्त्रीय (Neoclassical) On Wikipedia in 8 of 32 languages
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| फ़्रान्स | 19 |
|---|---|
| यूनाइटेड किंगडम | 18 |
| इटली | 9 |
| संयुक्त राज्य अमेरिका | 9 |
| जर्मनी | 6 |
| फ्रांस | 5 |
| डेनमार्क | 4 |
| France | 4 |
| 17thवीं सदी | 1 |
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| 18thवीं सदी | 88 |
| 19thवीं सदी | 11 |
| लुव्र संग्रहालय | 18 |
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| मेट्रोपॉलिटन म्यूज़ियम ऑफ़ आर्ट | 17 |
| एर्मिटेज संग्रहालय | 9 |
| नेशनल पोर्ट्रेट गैलरी | 8 |
| स्कॉटिश नेशनल गैलरी | 6 |
| Yale University Art Gallery | 6 |
| Yale Center for British Art | 4 |
| Statens Museum For Kunst | 4 |
Just the names
Good questions
जैक्स-लुई डेविड (#1) is first in this ranking, followed by जीन अगस्टे इन्ग्रेस (#2) and लुईस एलिज़ाबेथ विगी ले ब्रून (#3).
जैक्स-लुई डेविड (#1), जीन अगस्टे इन्ग्रेस (#2), लुईस एलिज़ाबेथ विगी ले ब्रून (#3), सर जोशुवा रेनालड्स (#4) और एंटोनियो कैनोवा (#5).
Most कलाकार in this list were born in the 18thवीं सदी (88 of 100), between 1667 and 1863 overall.
5 women are in this ranking: लुईस एलिज़ाबेथ विगी ले ब्रून (#3), एंजेलिका कॉफ़मैन (मारिया अन्ना एंजेलिका) (#7), Adélaïde Labille-Guiard (#48), Marguerite Gérard (#64) और Sarah Goodridge (#80).
The earliest-born कलाकार in this list is जोनाथन रिचर्डसन द एल्डर (#57), born in 1667.
The museums holding the most key works of this list are लुव्र संग्रहालय (18), मेट्रोपॉलिटन म्यूज़ियम ऑफ़ आर्ट (17) और एर्मिटेज संग्रहालय (9).
फ़्रान्स: 19 of the 100 कलाकार in this list were born there, then यूनाइटेड किंगडम (18) और इटली (9).
The highest-ranked कलाकार born in यूनाइटेड किंगडम are सर जोशुवा रेनालड्स (#4), सर थॉमस लॉरेंस (#11), रॉबर्ट एडम (#14), जॉर्ज रॉमिनी (#18) और हेनरी रेबर्न (#28).
The highest-ranked कलाकार born in फ़्रान्स are जैक्स-लुई डेविड (#1), जीन अगस्टे इन्ग्रेस (#2), लुईस एलिज़ाबेथ विगी ले ब्रून (#3), अँट्वान-जीन ग्रोस (#8) और ऐन-लुई गिरोडेट (#10).
पैरिस: 8 of the कलाकार in this list were born there.
Our catalogue holds 15,323 works by these कलाकार. Each one can be ordered as a hand-painted oil reproduction or a print.
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