Cubist: original voices

Famous Cubist Художници: 47 Original Voices

Пабло Пикасо (1881–1973) is the most famous Cubist художник, whose singular vision gave us Герника и Старият китарист. Next stand Жорж Брак, Фернан Леже, Хуан Грис и Робер Делоне. These 47 художници, from Carl Newman (born 1858) to Диа ал-Аззави (born 1939), came from 27 countries.

Our selection. Artists whose works our catalogue attaches to Cubist, in the order of our fame ranking. Artists born after 1955 with no Wikidata identifier stay out until verified. The Wikipedia figure counts our 32 languages with an article on the artist.

  1. Герника на Пабло Пикасо1Пабло Пикасо
  2. Мъж с китара на Жорж Брак2Жорж Брак
  3. Механикът на Фернан Леже3Фернан Леже

In brief

Cubist in brief

  • 47Художници
  • 1858–1939Години на раждане
  • 27Страни на раждане
  • 4Жени
  • 1Живи артисти
  • 7389Работи в нашия каталог
Градове с най-много новородени
Париж (2), Ню Йорк (2), Малага (1), Аржантьой (1)
Музеи, притежаващи най-голям брой ключови произведения
The Phillips Collection (4), MoMA - Музеят на модерното изкуство (3), Art Institute of Chicago (3), Крьолер-Мюлер Музей (2)

One artist at a time

47 Cubist Художници and their signature works

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Пабло Пикасо

Испанска Born in Малага Кубизъм, Сюрреализъм Wikipedia in 32/32 languages

Пабло Пикасо

Signature works · The 100 signature works

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Фернан Леже

Френска Born in Аржантан ['Кубизъм', 'Тубизъм', "Секция д'Ор", 'Пуризъм', 'Дадаизъм', 'Конструктивизъм'] Wikipedia in 27/32 languages

Фернан Леже

Signature works · The 100 signature works

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Хуан Грис

Испанска Born in Мадрид Кубизъм, Синтетичен кубизъм, Аналитичен кубизъм Wikipedia in 31/32 languages

Хуан Грис

He does not simply break an object apart; he reconstructs it through a series of intersecting planes. In many of his works, he moves away from the chaotic, shattering abstraction seen in earlier Cubism, opting instead for a more organized and legible structure. His work grew from the foundations laid by Paul Cézanne, specifically the way the older painter explored the underlying structure of form and space.

Where to see Tracing the physical presence of his work requires a trip through several major collections.

Signature works · The 100 signature works

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Александър Архипенко

Украинско-американец Born in Киев Кубизъм, Авангардизъм Wikipedia in 30/32 languages

Александър Архипенко

Boxing Match (1913), with its abstract cubic and ovoid forms, powerfully conveys the energy and brutality of the sport. Later in his career, Archipenko undertook monumental projects like the King Solomon Statue (University of Pennsylvania), demonstrating his continued exploration of abstract forms and geometric principles on a grand scale. After emigrating to the United States in 1923 and becoming a citizen in 1928, Archipenko continued to create and teach, introducing Cubist ideas and experimental techniques to a wider audience.

Signature works · The 100 signature works

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Жак Липшиц

Литовско-френско-американска Born in Друскинкинай Кубизъм, Кристален кубизъм Wikipedia in 17/32 languages

Жак Липшиц

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Мари Лорансен

Френска Born in Париж Кубизъм и Секцията Д’Ор Wikipedia in 23/32 languages

Мари Лорансен

Simultaneously, she honed her drawing skills at Académie Humbert, situated in Montmartre’s bohemian heart—a crucible for artistic experimentation and intellectual exchange. This environment fostered connections with fellow artists who championed radical ideas about art and society.

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Carl Newman

American Figurative art, Cubism

Carl Newman

Pinpointing specific artistic influences on Newman is complex, yet the echoes of European academic painting are clearly discernible in his early work. While not fully embracing Cubism or other avant-garde movements, Newman’s experimentation demonstrates an openness to new ideas and a desire to push the boundaries of his own artistic expression. This can be seen in pieces like “ Abstract Flowers in Left,” where geometric forms and muted tones suggest a move away from purely representational art.

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Амадео де Соуса Кордосо

Португалия Born in Манчелице Модернизъм; Кубизъм; Футуризм Wikipedia in 16/32 languages

Амадео де Соуса Кордосо

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Руфино Тамайо

Мексикански Born in Оахака де Хуарес Фигуративна абстракция Wikipedia in 16/32 languages

Руфино Тамайо

"Dos Personajes Atacados por Perros" (Двама герои, атакувани от кучета) е особено забележително пример за отпечатъците Мисография – мощна и символична работа, която демонстрира уникалните възможности на техниката.

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Arthur Segal

Romanian Born in Iași ['Expressionism', 'Dadaism']

Arthur Segal

His studies at the Academy of Art in Berlin provided a solid grounding in classical techniques, but it was his exposure to the works of artists like Schmid-Reutte and Hölzel that ignited his interest in exploring new modes of representation.

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Макс Либерман

Американски Born in Бялисток Кубизъм, Експресионизъм Wikipedia in 15/32 languages

Макс Либерман

His paintings were subjected to what many consider “one of the most merciless critical whippings” ever endured by an American artist. Dana’s courageous decision to host a solo exhibition at the Newark Museum in 1913 was particularly significant—it marked the inaugural modernist showcase within an American institution, signaling a tentative acceptance of experimental artistic endeavors.

Signature works · The 100 signature works

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Хоакин Торес Гарсия

Born in Монтевидео Wikipedia in 13/32 languages

Хоакин Торес Гарсия

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Julio González

Spanish Born in Barcelona Cubism Wikipedia in 15/32 languages

Julio González

His life's work remains a testament to the power of tradition meeting innovation—a journey from the ancestral forge of Barcelona to the cutting edge of the Parisian avant-garde.

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Louis Marcoussis

Polish-French Born in Warsaw Cubism, School of Paris, Impressionism Wikipedia in 11/32 languages

Louis Marcoussis

Marcoussis's contribution to Cubism is undeniable, though often overshadowed by Picasso and Braque. Collaboration With Miró: Marcoussis maintained a fruitful creative partnership with Joan Miró, exploring shared interests in Surrealism and experimenting with expressive abstraction. Despite his relatively modest output compared to Picasso or Braque, Louis Marcoussis’s artistic vision endured.

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Gabriel Portillo Del Toro

Mexican Cubism

Gabriel Portillo Del Toro

Beyond the individual beauty of his canvases, Gabriel Portillo del Toro’s significance lies in his role as a transitional figure in Mexican art history. His monumental murals, which adorned public spaces across Mexico, solidified his reputation as an artist capable of commanding large-scale narratives, while his smaller paintings offered a more intimate dialogue with the viewer. 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.

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Алфред Хенри Маурър

Американски Born in Ню Йорк Модернизъм, Фавизъм, Кубизъм Wikipedia in 9/32 languages

Алфред Хенри Маурър

Alfred Henry Maurer, роден на 21 април 1868 г. в Ню Йорк, беше американски художник, чието творчество се откроява като важна част от ранния американски модернизъм. Животът му бе белязан от противоречия – от несъгласие с баща си относно съвременните изкуства до трагичен край, който остави след себе си неизказано наследство. Maurer се бори с финансови затруднения и липсата на подкрепа през по-голямата част от кариерата си.

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István Farkas

Hungarian Born in Budapest École de Paris, Cubism Wikipedia in 5/32 languages

István Farkas

Farkas’s artistic development during his time in Paris is particularly fascinating. His work demonstrates a unique blend of influences – Cubism's fragmented forms, elements of Fauvism’s bold color palettes, and a distinctly Hungarian sensibility. He became a significant figure within the École de Paris, an umbrella term encompassing artists from across Europe who flocked to the city seeking inspiration and recognition.

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William Roberts

British Born in London English Cubism Wikipedia in 6/32 languages

William Roberts

The evolution of Roberts’ work is inextricably linked to the historical tremors of his era. Whether depicting the quiet intimacy of a portrait, such as Sarah, or the bustling, structured chaos of street scenes like Les Routiers, he maintained a commitment to emotional depth. The significance of William Patrick Roberts lies in his ability to synthesize the radical abstractions of Continental Europe with a distinctly British sensibility.

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Вилхелм Хенри Лундщрьом

Норвежки Born in Копенхаген ['Символизъм', 'Експресионизъм'] Wikipedia in 4/32 languages

Вилхелм Хенри Лундщрьом

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Уилям Джордж Гилис

Шотландец Born in Хаддингтън Кубизъм, Шотландски колоризм Wikipedia in 6/32 languages

Уилям Джордж Гилис

Sir William George Gillies, a name synonymous with the evocative beauty of Scottish landscapes and poignant still lifes, was born in Haddington, East Lothian, in 1898. Initially enrolled at the Edinburgh College of Art, Gillies’ academic pursuits were abruptly interrupted by the exigencies of World War I, where he served with distinction as an engineer within the Royal Engineers. He was elected as an Associate of the Royal Scottish Academy (RSA) in 1940 and subsequently a full Academician in 1947.

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Karl Knaths

American Born in Eau Claire Cubism, Modernism Wikipedia in 3/32 languages

Karl Knaths

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. Further experience as a scenery painter with the Wisconsin Players honed his skills in design and composition, while a move to Provincetown, Massachusetts, in 1919 proved decisive.

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Никос Хаджикириякос-Гика

Грък Born in Атина Кубизъм Wikipedia in 6/32 languages

Никос Хаджикириякос-Гика

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Franco Gentilini

Italian Born in Faenza Roman School; Archaic Style Wikipedia in 5/32 languages

Franco Gentilini

Frescoes & Decorative Art: Beyond painting, Gentilini excelled as a fresco artist, contributing to monumental murals that showcased his mastery of color and form on a grand scale. His involvement in the 5th Esposizione Internazionale delle Arti Decorative in Milan and the 2nd Quadriennale Nazionale d’Arte in Rome underscored his versatility and solidified his position within Italy's artistic landscape. Following World War II, Gentilini experienced considerable acclaim among private collectors—a testament to the enduring appeal of his understated aesthetic.

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Cliff Rowe

British Socialist Realism; New Realism Wikipedia in 1/32 languages

Cliff Rowe

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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Emilio Tadini

Spanish Born in Milan Catalan Modernisme Wikipedia in 1/32 languages

Emilio Tadini

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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Signature works

Signature Cubist works

  1. Герника на Пабло Пикасо

    Герника

    Пабло Пикасо

    1937 · Национален музей за съвременни изкуства „Reina Sofía“, Мадрид

  2. Мъж с китара на Жорж Брак

    Мъж с китара

    Жорж Брак

    1914

  3. Механикът на Фернан Леже

    Механикът

    Фернан Леже

    1920 · Национална галерия на Канада, Отава

  4. Портрет на госпожа Жозета Гриз на Хуан Грис

    Портрет на госпожа Жозета Гриз

    Хуан Грис

    1916

  5. Градът Париж на Робер Делоне

    Градът Париж

    Робер Делоне

    1912 · Център Помпиду, Париж

  6. Monument to commemorate the Third International на Владимир Татлин

    Monument to commemorate the Third International

    Владимир Татлин

    1920

  7. Werder I на Луйонел Феингера

    Werder I

    Луйонел Феингера

  8. The Pan Pan at the Monico на Гино Северини

    The Pan Pan at the Monico

    Гино Северини

    1959

A timeline

Cubist through its signature works

  1. 1901
  2. 1910
  3. 1911
  4. 1912
  5. 1915
  6. 1917
  7. 1917
  8. 1920
  9. 1921
  10. 1930
  11. 1933
  12. 1937
  13. 1938
  14. 1959

Figures

The figures

Every name

List of 47 famous Cubist художници, every name

  1. 1Пабло ПикасоПабло ПикасоИспанска · 1881–1973
  2. 2Жорж БракЖорж БракФренска · 1882–1963
  3. 3Фернан ЛежеФернан ЛежеФренска · 1881–1955
  4. 4Хуан ГрисХуан ГрисИспанска · 1887–1927
  5. 5Робер ДелонеРобер ДелонеФренски · 1885–1941
  6. 6Владимир ТатлинВладимир ТатлинУкраинец/Русь · 1885–1953
  7. 7Луйонел ФеингераЛуйонел ФеингераГерманец/Американски · 1871–1956
  8. 8Гино СевериниГино СевериниИталиански · 1883–1966
  9. 9Александър АрхипенкоАлександър АрхипенкоУкраинско-американец · 1887–1964
  10. 10Жак ЛипшицЖак ЛипшицЛитовско-френско-американска · 1891–1973
  11. 11Бен НишиълънБен НишиълънБритански · 1894–1982
  12. 12Мари ЛорансенМари ЛорансенФренска · 1883–1956
  13. 13Олга РозановаОлга Розанова1886–1918
  14. 14Jean Dominique Antony MetzingerJean Dominique Antony MetzingerФренски · 1883–1956
  15. 15Любов ПоповаЛюбов Попова1889–1924
  16. 16Carl NewmanCarl NewmanAmerican · 1858–1932
  17. 17Рогер де Ла ФрезнайеРогер де Ла ФрезнайеФренски · 1885–1925
  18. 18Амадео де Соуса КордосоАмадео де Соуса КордосоПортугалия · 1887–1918
  19. 19Руфино ТамайоРуфино ТамайоМексикански · 1899–1990
  20. 20Arthur SegalArthur SegalRomanian · 1875–1944
  21. 21Макс ЛиберманМакс ЛиберманАмерикански · 1881–1961
  22. 22Хоакин Торес ГарсияХоакин Торес Гарсия1874–1949
  23. 23Натан АлтманНатан АлтманРуски · 1889–1970
  24. 24Андре ЛотАндре Лотфренски · 1885–1962
  25. 25Мария БланшарМария Бланшар1881–1932
  26. 26Julio GonzálezJulio GonzálezSpanish · 1876–1942
  27. 27Louis MarcoussisLouis MarcoussisPolish-French · 1878–1941
  28. 28Раймонд Дюшан-ВийонРаймонд Дюшан-Вийон1876–1918
  29. 29Armand SchonbergerArmand SchonbergerFrench · 1885–1974
  30. 30Gabriel Portillo Del ToroGabriel Portillo Del ToroMexican · 1927–2013
  31. 31Христофор Ричард Уин Йън НевенсънХристофор Ричард Уин Йън НевенсънБритански · 1889–1946
  32. 32Алфред Хенри МаурърАлфред Хенри МаурърАмерикански · 1868–1932
  33. 33Диа ал-АззавиДиа ал-АззавиИракски · роден 1939
  34. 34Емилио ПетрорутиЕмилио ПетрорутиАржентински · 1892–1971
  35. 35Аурелио АртетаАурелио Артета1879–1940
  36. 36Morris KantorMorris KantorRussian · 1896–1974
  37. 37Лайош ВайдаЛайош ВайдаУнгарец · 1908–1941
  38. 38István FarkasIstván FarkasHungarian · 1887–1944
  39. 39William RobertsWilliam RobertsBritish · 1895–1980
  40. 40Вилхелм Хенри ЛундщрьомВилхелм Хенри ЛундщрьомНорвежки · 1893–1950
  41. 41Уилям Джордж ГилисУилям Джордж ГилисШотландец · 1899–1970
  42. 42Karl KnathsKarl KnathsAmerican · 1891–1971
  43. 43Никос Хаджикириякос-ГикаНикос Хаджикириякос-ГикаГрък · 1906–1994
  44. 44Franco GentiliniFranco GentiliniItalian · 1909–1981
  45. 45Робърт КолкуунРобърт КолкуунШотландска · 1914–1962
  46. 46Cliff RoweCliff RoweBritish · 1904–1988
  47. 47Emilio TadiniEmilio TadiniSpanish · 1927–2002

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