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Famous Expressionist Painters: Our Top 100

If you remember one Expressionist painter, make it 바실리 칸딘스키 (1866–1944), the name behind 구성 VII and 여러 개의 원, 솔로몬 R. G. After that come 에드바르 뭉크, 장미셸 바스키아, 파울 클레 and 잭슨 폴록. Our 100 picks go from 크리스티안 롤프스 (born 1849) to 장미셸 바스키아 (born 1960), from 36 countries.

How we picked them. We list the artists our catalogue links to Expressionist, 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.

  1. 구성 VII by 바실리 칸딘스키1바실리 칸딘스키
  2. 절규 by 에드바르 뭉크2에드바르 뭉크
  3. 제목: 무제 - 해골 (로스앤젤레스 브로드 컬렉션) by 장미셸 바스키아3장미셸 바스키아

Quick facts

Expressionist in a nutshell

  • 100Artists
  • 1849–1960Years of birth
  • 36Countries of birth
  • 10Women
  • 6Living artists
  • 16,739Works in our catalogue
Cities with most births
뉴욕 (4), 브루클린 (3), 빈 (3), 드레스덴 (2)

Meet them one by one

The 100 famous Expressionist painters, from most famous down

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바넷 뉴먼

미국인 From 뉴욕 추상 표현주의 On Wikipedia in 23 of 32 languages

바넷 뉴먼

Vir Heroicus Sublimis (1958-60)는 기념비적인 작품으로, 다중의 집을 통해 공간의 깊이를 창조하고 경외감과 사색을 불러일으키며 이러한 접근 방식을 더욱 확고히 했습니다.

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자오우키

From 베이징시 ['1920s Art Deco', 'Expressionism', 'Abstract art'] On Wikipedia in 12 of 32 languages

자오우키

Furthermore, the burgeoning interest in psychology, spearheaded by figures like Sigmund Freud, fueled explorations into the hidden depths of the human psyche—a theme that would become increasingly prominent in their work.

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Nadežda Petrović

Serbian From Čačak Expressionism & Fauvism On Wikipedia in 27 of 32 languages

Nadežda Petrović

Growing up in Čačak, she experienced the hardships of Serbian life under Austro-Hungarian rule, fostering resilience and shaping her worldview. Recognizing her talent for art early on, her parents encouraged her pursuit of education beyond the conventional roles expected of women at the time.

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Constant Permeke

Belgian From Antwerp Flemish Expressionism On Wikipedia in 16 of 32 languages

Constant Permeke

Constant Permeke, born in Antwerp in 1886, stands as a monumental figure in Belgian art history – not merely as a painter and sculptor, but as the very embodiment of Flemish Expressionism. He initially pursued formal studies at the Bruges Academy (1903-1906) and later at the Ghent Academy (1906-1908), but found himself increasingly stifled by traditional methods.

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Wilhelm Lehmbruck

German From Duisburg Expressionism

Wilhelm Lehmbruck

Wilhelm Lehmbruck (1881-1919) stands as a pivotal figure in German sculpture, embodying the spirit of Expressionism while retaining an undeniable connection to Naturalistic principles. Lehmbruck’s journey into art began with studies at the School of Applied Arts in Düsseldorf, fueled by a generous municipal stipend, allowing him to pursue his passion for sculpture alongside broader artistic explorations.

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클리포드 스틸

미국인 From 그랜드 아일랜드 추상 표현주의 On Wikipedia in 12 of 32 languages

클리포드 스틸

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Arthur Segal

Romanian From Iași ['Expressionism', 'Dadaism']

Arthur Segal

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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Jean-Paul Riopelle

Canadian From Montreal Lyrical Abstraction On Wikipedia in 14 of 32 languages

Jean-Paul Riopelle

Later, he attended the École des beaux-arts de Montréal but transitioned to the École du meuble, graduating in 1945. This shift proved pivotal as it led him to Paul-Émile Borduas.

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Gabriele Münter

German From Berlin Expressionism On Wikipedia in 18 of 32 languages

Gabriele Münter

From early training to her pivotal role in Der Blaue Reiter (The Blue Rider), Münter’s life was inextricably linked with artistic exploration and a commitment to pushing the boundaries of what painting could be. Münter's artistic education began with private tutoring, followed by formal studies at the Düsseldorf studio of Ernst Bosch and later at the Damenschule (Women’s School) in Munich.

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유영국

한국 From Ulchin 추상 회화

유영국

AllPaintingsStore.com과 같은 플랫폼을 통해 “산”이나 “작품”과 같은 유영국의 걸작들을 살펴보는 것은, 전통을 깨뜨리고 한국 미술의 새로운 길을 개척하고자 했던 진정한 선구자의 정신을 엿볼 수 있는 기회를 제공합니다. 그의 작품은 추상이 가진 변혁적인 힘, 그리고 외부 세계와 내면의 자아 모두의 본질을 포착해내는 능력을 일깨워주는 강력한 이정표로 남아 있습니다.

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Wojciech Weiss

Polish From Leorda Expressionism On Wikipedia in 11 of 32 languages

Wojciech Weiss

Early Life and Education: Born in Bukovina to Stanisław Weiss and Maria Kopaczyńska, Wojciech’s musical inclinations gave way to a fervent passion for painting after encountering Stanisław Przybyszewski. He pursued his artistic studies at Kraków's Academy of Fine Arts under Leon Wyczółkowski, initially focusing on historical or mythological subjects before embracing Expressionism as a profound response to Przybyszewski’s influence.

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카를 블로스펠트

독일 From 슐레데 독일 표현주의

카를 블로스펠트

MoMA는 현대 미술에 기여한 블로스펠트의 공로를 인정하며 그의 사진 인화물과 조각 작품을 함께 전시함으로써 그의 예술적 비전이 가진 폭넓은 스펙트럼을 보여주었습니다. 미술관의 도록 기록에서 알 수 있듯이, 블로스펠트의 영향력은 사진을 넘어 조각으로까지 확장되었으며, 이는 다양한 매체를 통해 자연의 형태를 탐구하고자 했던 그의 광범위한 예술적 열망을 반영합니다.

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Max Kurzweil

Austrian From Bzenec Vienna Secession On Wikipedia in 13 of 32 languages

Max Kurzweil

Born amidst the evocative landscapes of Bisenz, Bohemia, Maximilian Franz Viktor Zdenko Marie Kurzweil carried the romantic sensibilities of his youth into the heart of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. His relocation to Vienna in 1879 marked the beginning of a transformative era for both the artist and the city itself, as he moved from the quietude of his Czech origins toward the vibrant, pulsing energy of a burgeoning metropolis.

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Bernard Buffet

French From Paris Expressionism

Bernard Buffet

Bernard Buffet (1928–1999) remains one of the most evocative and polarizing figures in twentieth-century French art. Born in Paris during a period of profound global upheaval, his very existence was shaped by the shadows of the Second World War.

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Heinrich Campendonk

German/Dutch From Krefeld Der Blaue Reiter On Wikipedia in 13 of 32 languages

Heinrich Campendonk

Born in Krefeld, Germany, in 1889, into a family connected to the textile industry – a world of intricate patterns and vibrant hues – Campendonk’s artistic journey began not with formal training but with an apprenticeship, a grounding in craft that would later inform his deeply symbolic approach.

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Mark Tobey

American From Centerville Abstract Expressionism On Wikipedia in 14 of 32 languages

Mark Tobey

Mark George Tobey, born in Centerville, Wisconsin, in 1890, was more than just a painter; he was a spiritual seeker whose artistic journey mirrored his lifelong exploration of faith, philosophy, and the delicate balance between Eastern and Western aesthetics.

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John Bellany

Scottish Expressionism; Surrealism

John Bellany

Born in 1942 amidst the salt-sprayed fishing traditions of Port Seton, near Edinburgh, John Bellany CBE, RA emerged as one of Scotland’s most profound and evocative visual storytellers. During his formative years at the Edinburgh College of Art, he forged lasting bonds with contemporaries such as Alan Bold and Alexander Moffat, contributing to a movement dedicated to revitalizing Scottish art through a blend of local heritage and international influence.

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케리 제임스 마셜

미국인 From 버밍엄 신표현주의 On Wikipedia in 8 of 32 languages

케리 제임스 마셜

Chalk Up Another One: 인종적 고정관념에 정면으로 맞서며 흑인의 삶을 찬양하는 1992년의 강력한 작품. Scout (Girl): 대담한 색채 와 그래픽적 깊이를 사용하여 유년기와 정체성의 본질을 포착한 신표현주의적 초상화.

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Armand Schonberger

French Cubism

Armand Schonberger

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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Werner Peiner

German From Dusseldorf New Objectivity & Realism

Werner Peiner

Werner Peiner (20 July 1897 – 19 August 1984) was a German painter whose artistic journey spanned from the expressive currents of early Expressionism to the increasingly formalized aesthetic dictated by the Third Reich, ultimately cementing his position as one of its most prominent official artists.

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Mary Ascher

British Biblical scenes, female figures

Mary Ascher

Mary Ascher (1900-1988) wasn’t merely a painter; she was an emotional archaeologist, meticulously excavating the hidden depths of biblical narratives and translating them into powerfully resonant visual experiences. Ascher rejected the prevailing detachment of much 20th-century art, instead embracing a deeply personal and often unsettling approach to depicting scenes from the Old Testament. Early influences on Ascher’s style were rooted in Expressionism and German Romanticism.

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Frits Van Den Berghe

Belgian From Ghent Expressionism, Surrealism On Wikipedia in 10 of 32 languages

Frits Van Den Berghe

Born in Ghent, Belgium, in 1883, Frits Van den Berghe’s life was a tapestry woven from artistic passion, personal turmoil, and a profound engagement with the shifting currents of early 20th-century European art. Van den Berghe’s journey began within the established framework of the Royal Academy of Fine Arts, where he studied under Jean Delvin, absorbing the foundational principles of academic painting.

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에텔 아드난

미국인 From 베이루트 ['아상블라주', '팝 아트', '네오 다다'] On Wikipedia in 17 of 32 languages

에텔 아드난

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Heinrich Nauen

German From Krefeld Expressionism On Wikipedia in 10 of 32 languages

Heinrich Nauen

Born in Krefeld, Germany, in 1880, Heinrich Nauen’s artistic journey was one of quiet observation and profound emotional resonance. Nauen’s formal training began at the Kunstakademie Düsseldorf in 1898, where he honed his skills under the tutelage of established masters. However, it was his subsequent studies at the Staatliche Akademie der Bildenden Künste Stuttgart from 1900 to 1902 that truly ignited his artistic fire.

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Pictures worth knowing

Famous Expressionist works to recognise

  1. 구성 VII by 바실리 칸딘스키

    구성 VII

    바실리 칸딘스키

    1913 · 트레티야코프 미술관, 모스크바

  2. 절규 by 에드바르 뭉크

    절규

    에드바르 뭉크

    1893 · 나시오날갤레리, 오슬로

  3. 제목: 무제 - 해골 (로스앤젤레스 브로드 컬렉션) by 장미셸 바스키아

    제목: 무제 - 해골 (로스앤젤레스 브로드 컬렉션)

    장미셸 바스키아

    1981

  4. 장미 정원 by 파울 클레

    장미 정원

    파울 클레

    1920 · Lenbachhaus, 뮌헨

  5. 가을 리듬. 30번, 1950년 by 잭슨 폴록

    가을 리듬. 30번, 1950년

    잭슨 폴록

  6. 소파에 앉은 누드 by 아메데오 모딜리아니

    소파에 앉은 누드

    아메데오 모딜리아니

    1917

  7. 월리의 초상화 by 에곤 실레

    월리의 초상화

    에곤 실레

    1912 · 레오폴드 박물관, 빈

  8. 세 개의 루치안 프레드 그림 연구 by 프랜시스 베이컨

    세 개의 루치안 프레드 그림 연구

    프랜시스 베이컨

    1969

When it happened

Expressionist, step by step

  1. 1888
  2. 1912
  3. 1913
  4. 1917
  5. 1920
  6. 1923
  7. 1932
  8. 1943
  9. 1949
  10. 1950
  11. 1967
  12. 1975
  13. 1984
  14. 1996

Fun figures

The numbers behind the list

Just the names

List of 100 famous Expressionist painters to know

  1. 1바실리 칸딘스키바실리 칸딘스키러시아 · 1866–1944
  2. 2에드바르 뭉크에드바르 뭉크노르웨이 · 1863–1944
  3. 3장미셸 바스키아장미셸 바스키아미국인 · 1960–1988
  4. 4파울 클레파울 클레독일 및 스위스 · 1879–1940
  5. 5잭슨 폴록잭슨 폴록미국인 · 1912–1956
  6. 6아메데오 모딜리아니아메데오 모딜리아니이탈리아 · 1884–1920
  7. 7에곤 실레에곤 실레오스트리아 · 1890–1918
  8. 8프랜시스 베이컨프랜시스 베이컨아일랜드 · 1909–1992
  9. 9게르하르트 리히터게르하르트 리히터독일 · born 1932
  10. 10빌럼 데 쿠닝빌럼 데 쿠닝네덜란드계 미국인 · 1904–1997
  11. 11재스퍼 존스재스퍼 존스미국인 · born 1930
  12. 12마크 로스코마크 로스코1903–1970
  13. 13프란츠 마르크프란츠 마르크독일 · 1880–1916
  14. 14오스카르 코코슈카오스카르 코코슈카오스트리아, 체코, 영국 · 1886–1980
  15. 15에른스트 루트비히 키르히너에른스트 루트비히 키르히너독일 · 1880–1938
  16. 16아르실 고르키아르실 고르키아르메니아계 미국인 · 1904–1948
  17. 17에밀 놀데에밀 놀데독일-덴마크 · 1867–1956
  18. 18오토 딕스오토 딕스독일 · 1891–1969
  19. 19제임스 엔소르제임스 엔소르벨기에 · 1860–1949
  20. 20샤임 수틴샤임 수틴프랑스 · 1893–1943
  21. 21막스 베크만막스 베크만독일 · 1884–1950
  22. 22프리덴슈라이히 훈데르트바서프리덴슈라이히 훈데르트바서오스트리아인 · 1928–2000
  23. 23안젤름 키퍼안젤름 키퍼독일 · born 1945
  24. 24루시안 프로이트루시안 프로이트영국 · 1922–2011
  25. 25케테 콜비츠케테 콜비츠독일 · 1867–1945
  26. 26조르주 루오조르주 루오French · 1871–1958
  27. 27알렉산더 콜더알렉산더 콜더스코틀랜드-미국 · 1898–1976
  28. 28다비드 시케이로스다비드 시케이로스멕시코 · 1896–1974
  29. 29헬렌 프랑켄탈러헬렌 프랑켄탈러미국인 · 1928–2011
  30. 30사이 톰블리사이 톰블리미국인 · 1928–2011
  31. 31라이오넬 파이닝거라이오넬 파이닝거독일계 미국인 · 1871–1956
  32. 32바넷 뉴먼바넷 뉴먼미국인 · 1905–1970
  33. 33프란티셰크 쿠프카프란티셰크 쿠프카체코 · 1871–1957
  34. 34파울라 모더존-베커파울라 모더존-베커독일 · 1876–1907
  35. 35줄리안 슈나벨줄리안 슈나벨미국인 · born 1951
  36. 36게오르크 바젤리츠게오르크 바젤리츠독일 · 1938–2026
  37. 37리 크래스너리 크래스너1908–1984
  38. 38카를 슈미트-로틀루프카를 슈미트-로틀루프독일 · 1884–1976
  39. 39앙스 아르퉁앙스 아르퉁독일-프랑스 · 1904–1989
  40. 40프랭크 아우어바흐프랭크 아우어바흐British · 1931–2024
  41. 41로버트 머더웰로버트 머더웰미국 · 1915–1991
  42. 42프란츠 클라인프란츠 클라인미국인 · 1910–1962
  43. 43피터 도이피터 도이스코틀랜드 · born 1959
  44. 44M.F. 후세인M.F. 후세인Indian · 1915–2011
  45. 45아우구스트 마케아우구스트 마케독일 · 1887–1914
  46. 46알렉세이 폰 야블렌스키알렉세이 폰 야블렌스키러시아 · 1864–1941
  47. 47필립 거스턴필립 거스턴캐나다계 미국인 · 1913–1980
  48. 48로비스 코린트로비스 코린트독일 · 1858–1925
  49. 49앨리스 닐앨리스 닐미국인 · 1900–1984
  50. 50자오우키자오우키1920–2013
  51. 51요하네스 이텐요하네스 이텐스위스 · 1888–1967
  52. 52스타니스와프 이그나치 비트키에비치스타니스와프 이그나치 비트키에비치폴란드 · 1885–1939
  53. 53에리히 헤켈에리히 헤켈독일 · 1883–1970
  54. 54아르놀트 쇤베르크아르놀트 쇤베르크오스트리아계 미국인 · 1874–1951
  55. 55마리안네 폰 베레프킨마리안네 폰 베레프킨러시아-독일-스위스 · 1860–1938
  56. 56막스 페히슈타인막스 페히슈타인스페인 · 1881–1955
  57. 57빌모시 아바-노바크빌모시 아바-노바크헝가리 · 1894–1941
  58. 58Nadežda PetrovićNadežda PetrovićSerbian · 1873–1915
  59. 59오토 뮐러오토 뮐러독일 · 1874–1930
  60. 60Constant PermekeConstant PermekeBelgian · 1886–1952
  61. 61줄스 파스킨줄스 파스킨1885–1930
  62. 62크리스티안 롤프스크리스티안 롤프스독일인 · 1849–1938
  63. 63Wilhelm LehmbruckWilhelm LehmbruckGerman · 1881–1919
  64. 64오십 자드킨오십 자드킨러시아-프랑스 · 1888–1967
  65. 65클리포드 스틸클리포드 스틸미국인 · 1904–1980
  66. 66리하르트 게르스틀리하르트 게르스틀오스트리아인 · 1883–1908
  67. 67리처드 디벤코른리처드 디벤코른미국인 · 1922–1993
  68. 68존 마린존 마린미국인 · 1870–1953
  69. 69찰스 헨리 심스찰스 헨리 심스영국 · 1873–1928
  70. 70이안니스 차로이키스이안니스 차로이키스그리스 · 1910–1989
  71. 71애런 시스킨드애런 시스킨드미국인 · 1903–1991
  72. 72한스 호프만한스 호프만독일계 미국인 · 1880–1966
  73. 73Arthur SegalArthur SegalRomanian · 1875–1944
  74. 74알빈 에거 린츠알빈 에거 린츠1868–1926
  75. 75아돌프 고틀립아돌프 고틀립미국인 · 1903–1974
  76. 76Jean-Paul RiopelleJean-Paul RiopelleCanadian · 1923–2002
  77. 77Gabriele MünterGabriele MünterGerman · 1877–1962
  78. 78유영국유영국한국 · 1916–2002
  79. 79Wojciech WeissWojciech WeissPolish · 1875–1950
  80. 80애드 라인하르트애드 라인하르트미국인 · 1913–1967
  81. 81카를 블로스펠트카를 블로스펠트독일 · 1865–1932
  82. 82Max KurzweilMax KurzweilAustrian · 1867–1916
  83. 83Bernard BuffetBernard BuffetFrench · 1928–1999
  84. 84Heinrich CampendonkHeinrich CampendonkGerman/Dutch · 1889–1957
  85. 85Mark TobeyMark TobeyAmerican · 1890–1976
  86. 86John BellanyJohn BellanyScottish · 1942–2013
  87. 87얀 슬레이터스얀 슬레이터스네덜란드 · 1881–1957
  88. 88Wilhelm MorgnerWilhelm MorgnerGerman · 1891–1917
  89. 89폴 젠킨스폴 젠킨스미국인 · 1923–2012
  90. 90케리 제임스 마셜케리 제임스 마셜미국인 · born 1955
  91. 91귀스타브 드 스메트귀스타브 드 스메트벨기에 · 1877–1943
  92. 92Armand SchonbergerArmand SchonbergerFrench · 1885–1974
  93. 93Werner PeinerWerner PeinerGerman · 1897–1984
  94. 94Mary AscherMary AscherBritish · 1900–1988
  95. 95Frits Van Den BergheFrits Van Den BergheBelgian · 1883–1939
  96. 96Ernst BarlachErnst Barlach1870–1938
  97. 97에텔 아드난에텔 아드난미국인 · 1925–2021
  98. 98린드 워드린드 워드미국인 · 1905–1985
  99. 99므스티슬라프 도부진스키므스티슬라프 도부진스키러시아-리투아니아 · 1875–1957
  100. 100Heinrich NauenHeinrich NauenGerman · 1880–1940

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