Symbolist: original voices
47 Famous Symbolist Художници Who Shaped the Movement
Гюстав Моро (1826–1898) is the most famous Symbolist художник, whose singular vision gave us Юпитер и Семела и Oedipus and the Sphinx. Next stand Одилон Редон, Арнолд Бьоклин, Балтаз и Фердинанд Ходлер. These 47 художници, from Джордж Фредерик Уотс (born 1817) to Константин Александрович Василев (born 1942), came from 24 countries.
Our selection. Artists whose works our catalogue attaches to Symbolist, 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.
In brief
Symbolist in brief
- 47Художници
- 1817–1942Години на раждане
- 24Страни на раждане
- 2Жени
- 9934Работи в нашия каталог
- Градове с най-много новородени
- Париж (2), Санкт Петербург (2), Хамина (2), Бордо (1)
- Музеи, притежаващи най-голям брой ключови произведения
- Третяковска галерея (4), Национален музей във Варшава (3), Крьолер-Мюлер Музей (2), Музей д’Орсе (2)
- Жените в този списък
- Алис Пик Бърни, Ани Луиза Свинъртън
One artist at a time
47 Symbolist Художници and their signature works
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Одилон Редон 1840–1916
Френски Born in Бордо Символизъм Wikipedia in 28/32 languages
Paul Getty Museum в Лос Анджелис пази портрета на Баронеса дьо Домеси, творба, която разказва за личните връзки и поръчките, оформили целия му живот. Циклопът, Музеят Кролер-Мюлер, Отерло. Портрет на Баронеса дьо Домеси, Музеят „Дж. Пол Гети“, Лос Анджелес.
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Арнолд Бьоклин 1827–1901
Швейцарец Born in Базел Символизъм Wikipedia in 27/32 languages
Salvador Dalí and Max Ernst, who drew from his ability to blend the comic with the nightmarish.
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Балтаз 1908–2001
Френски-Поляк Born in Париж Класически, Фигуративен Wikipedia in 20/32 languages
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Фердинанд Ходлер 1853–1918
Швейцарец Born in Берн Символизъм, Паралелизъм, Реализъм Wikipedia in 26/32 languages
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Макс Клингер 1857–1920
Германец Born in Лайпциг Символизъм Wikipedia in 22/32 languages
His early training at the Karlsruhe Academy instilled in him a solid grounding in traditional techniques, but it was his exposure to the graphic art of Menzel and Goya that truly awakened his creative spirit.
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Николай Рьорих 1874–1947
Руски Born in Санкт Петербург Символизъм, Модернизъм Wikipedia in 30/32 languages
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Франц фон Щук 1863–1928
Германец Born in Тетенвей Символизъм, Ар Нуво Wikipedia in 22/32 languages
Signature works · The 100 signature works
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Микалоюс Чурльонис 1875–1911
Литвианец Born in Шялуай Символизъм Wikipedia in 25/32 languages
Mikalojus Konstantinas Čiurlionis, a luminary of Lithuanian art, was born in 1875 in Šiauliai, a city steeped in history and cultural significance. His formative education took place primarily in Vilnų (Vilnius), where a deep fascination with both art and music began to blossom within him. However, he drew inspiration not only from European masters but also from the unique landscapes and folklore of Lithuania itself – the vast forests, shimmering lakes, and ancient traditions that formed the backdrop to his life and art.
Signature works · The 100 signature works
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Михаил Врубел 1856–1910
Руски Born in Омск Символизъм, Арт Нуво Wikipedia in 26/32 languages
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Вилхелм Хамерсхьой 1864–1916
Датска Born in Копенхаген Символизъм Wikipedia in 22/32 languages
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Джордж Фредерик Уотс 1817–1904
Британска Born in Лондон Символистско движение Wikipedia in 19/32 languages
Signature works · The 100 signature works
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Хюго Герхард Симберг 1873–1917
Finnish Born in Хамина Symbolism Wikipedia in 20/32 languages
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Ян Тороп 1858–1928
Нидерландска Born in Пурворежо Символизъм, Ар Нуво, Пойнтилизъм Wikipedia in 18/32 languages
Johannes Theodorus Toorop, known to the world as Jan Toorop, was an artist whose soul seemed to exist in the delicate space between continents. Born in 1858 in Purworejo, on the lush island of Java in the Dutch East Indies, his early years were steeped in the vibrant cultural textures of Indonesia. Stylistic Versatility: His mastery over diverse techniques, from the delicate dots of Pointillism to the bold strokes of Art Nouveau.
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Джовани Сегантини 1858–1899
Италианец Born in Арко Символизъм, Дивионизъм Wikipedia in 19/32 languages
Life (La Vita) – картина, която улавя същността на алпийската красота и връзката между хората и природата. Donna alla fonte (also known as Alpenlandschaft mit Frau am Brunnen) – спокойна сцена с жена до извор в Алпите, която е пример за неговата способност да улови светлината и настроението на пейзажа. Ragazza che fa la calza - красива символистична картина, показваща жена, която плете чорап, с акцент върху цветовете и композицията.
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Петров-Водкин, Кузьма Сергеевич, 1878–1939
Руски Born in Хвалинск Пост-импресионизъм Wikipedia in 22/32 languages
Kuzma Sergeevich Petrov-Vodkin, a name that resonates deeply within the annals of Russian art, was far more than simply a painter; he was a philosophical explorer of form, a master weaver of symbolism, and a poignant chronicler of his nation’s tumultuous soul. Petrov-Vodkin’s artistic development was shaped by a confluence of influences, ranging from traditional Russian iconography to European Symbolism and the burgeoning avant-garde movements of the early 20th century.
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Фернан Кнопф 1858–1921
Белгийска Born in Дендермонде Символизъм Wikipedia in 16/32 languages
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Ежен Кариер 1849–1906
Френска Born in Гурна-сюр-Марн Френски символизъм Wikipedia in 18/32 languages
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Станислав Виспянски 1869–1907
Полска Born in Краков Полски символизъм, Млада Полша Wikipedia in 23/32 languages
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Елиху Ведър 1836–1923
Американска Born in Ню Йорк Символизъм, Романтизъм Wikipedia in 13/32 languages
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Магнус Енкел 1870–1925
Финландска Born in Хамина Символизъм Wikipedia in 13/32 languages
Born in the coastal town of Hamina in 1870, Knut Magnus Enckell was destined to become a cornerstone of the Finnish Golden Age. He was more than just a painter; he was a cultural influencer who helped redefine the identity of Finnish art on an international stage.
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Константин Сомов 1869–1939
Руски Born in Санкт Петербург Рококо, Символизъм, Мир изкуствата Wikipedia in 17/32 languages
"Дама, сваляща маска" – показва изследванията на Сомов в символистичните теми и психологическата сложност. "Радуга" (1927) – тази картина постигна значително признание, когато беше продадена за 733 хиляди долара на търг, като установи нов рекорд за руско изкуство.
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Алис Пик Бърни 1857–1931
Американка Born in Синсинати Символизъм Wikipedia in 12/32 languages
Constructed in 1916 on Rhode Island Avenue, NW, it was a bold statement of intent, defying conventional notions of domestic architecture and establishing a space explicitly for the creation and exhibition of art. Alice Pike Barney’s legacy extends far beyond her artistic achievements.
Signature works · The 100 signature works
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Viktor Elpidiforovich Borisov Musatov 1870–1905
Early Criticism: His early works, such as “ May Flowers ” (1894), were deemed “decadent” by the school administration for their decorative approach. Key Influences: Deeply inspired by French Symbolist painter Pierre Puvis de Chavannes and Impressionist Berthe Morisot.
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Карлос Швабе 1866–1926
Швейцарски Born in Алтона Символизъм Wikipedia in 12/32 languages
Chrysis Taking a Lover: Завладяващо ранно произведение от 20-ти век, пропита с немски Романтизъм и изпълнено с страстен разказ. Don Juan In Hell: Драматичен акварел, представящ хаотилна вълна и мъчителни фигури, демонстриращ интензивната му цветова палитра и романтичен/символистичен стил. Prophet: Загадъчен монохромен скица на възрастен мъж, демонстрираща майсторско оформяне и текстура за улавяне на скръбта и размисъла.
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Артур Б. Дейвис 1862–1928
Американски Born in Утика Модернизъм, Символизъм Wikipedia in 11/32 languages
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Alphonse Osbert 1857–1939
French Born in former 4th arrondissement of Paris Symbolism Wikipedia in 11/32 languages
As Osbert embraced the tenets of Symbolism, his subject matter drifted away from the tangible world toward a realm of pure imagination and psychological depth. His signature style emerged as a hauntingly beautiful synthesis of color and atmosphere, characterized by mysterious landscapes bathed in the soft, spectral glow of a rising or setting sun or moon. During the 1890s, his involvement with the Kabbalistic Order of the Rose-Cross further cemented his status as a central figure in the esoteric and spiritual circles of the Symbolist movement.
Signature works · The 100 signature works
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Мстислав Добужински 1875–1957
Руско-литовски Born in Новгород Експресионизъм, Градски пейзажи
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Victor Borisov-Musatov 1870–1905
Born in Saratov Symbolism Wikipedia in 13/32 languages
He wasn't interested in depicting reality as it was, but rather as it felt. His paintings are suffused with a hazy light, often evoking a sense of memory and nostalgia. He became a member of the Symbolist group "Scarlet Rose" in 1896, solidifying his commitment to exploring inner states and subjective experiences through art.
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Léon Frédéric 1856–1940
Born in Brussels Wikipedia in 12/32 languages
This period proved pivotal, exposing him to the works of Renaissance masters like Sandro Botticelli and Domenico Ghirlandaio. These artists profoundly influenced his developing linear technique and aesthetic sensibilities.
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Amédée Masclef 1858–1916
French Symbolist Painter
Born on August 9, 1858, in Béthune, Masclef did not merely observe nature; he sought to interpret its divine architecture. However, Mascle and his contemporaries were increasingly drawn toward the burgeoning Symbolist movement, which sought to capture subjective experience and emotional resonance. Published in 1891 and revised in 1893 in collaboration with Gaston Bonnier, this extraordinary work consists of four hundred meticulously rendered plates.
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Ръпърт Чарлз Уулстън Бъни 1864–1947
Australian Born in Мелбърн Symbolism Wikipedia in 8/32 languages
Sea Idyll (Национална галерия на Виктория, Мелбърн, Австралия).
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Харалд Слот-Мьолер 1864–1937
French Born in Фредериксберг Post-Impressionism Wikipedia in 10/32 languages
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Konstantin Fyodorovich Bogaevsky 1872–1943
Украинец/Руснак Born in Феодосия Символизъм Wikipedia in 7/32 languages
A pivotal moment in Bogaevsky's artistic development came with travels to Italy and France in 1898. However, he didn't simply imitate; instead, he began to infuse his work with the burgeoning spirit of Symbolism. Connection to Russian Intellectual Circles: His friendships with prominent writers and artists like Alexander Grin and Marina Tsvetaeva enriched his artistic perspective and contributed to his recognition within the Russian avant-garde.
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Джулио Аристиде Сарторио 1860–1932
Италианец Born in Рим Символизъм, Ар Нуво Wikipedia in 8/32 languages
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Henri Emilien Rousseau 1875–1933
French Born in Cairo Naive Art Wikipedia in 4/32 languages
Henri Emile Rousseau, born in Lyon, France, in 1875, defied the conventions of Impressionism and Post-Impressionism to forge a singular artistic path—one characterized by an uncompromising embrace of Naïve Art.
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Казимир Стабровски 1869–1929
Полска Born in Нахарудък Символизъм Wikipedia in 8/32 languages
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Чарлз Де Сузи Рикетс 1866–1931
Британска Born in Женева Символизъм и влияние от Ренесанса Wikipedia in 7/32 languages
Charles de Sousy Ricketts, роден в Швейцария творец с пристрастие към еклектиката, остави трайно наследство в света на изкуството. Чрез своята работа с Vale Press и прочутите си сценични дизайни, Рикетс продължава да вдъхновява както художници, така и почитатели на изкуството. Потопете се в света на Рикетс и другите майстори чрез богатата колекция на AllPaintingsStore.
Signature works
Signature Symbolist works
A timeline
Symbolist through its signature works
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- 1882
- 1886
- 1890
- 1890
- 1892
- 1897
- 1902
- 1905
- 1906
- 1910
- 1914
- 1923
- 1933
Figures
The figures
| Русия | 7 |
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| Франция | 5 |
| Швейцария | 3 |
| Германия | 3 |
| САЩ | 3 |
| Дания | 2 |
| Финландия | 2 |
| Полша | 2 |
| 1810s | 1 |
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| 1820s | 3 |
| 1830s | 2 |
| 1840s | 2 |
| 1850s | 11 |
| 1860s | 13 |
| 1870s | 12 |
| 1880s | 1 |
| 1900s | 1 |
| 1940s | 1 |
| Третяковска галерея | 4 |
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| Национален музей във Варшава | 3 |
| Крьолер-Мюлер Музей | 2 |
| Музей д’Орсе | 2 |
| Alte Nationalgalerie | 2 |
| The Phillips Collection | 2 |
| Statens Museum for Kunst | 2 |
| Finnish National Gallery | 2 |
Every name
List of 47 famous Symbolist художници, every name
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Гюстав МороФренска · 1826–1898 - 2
Одилон РедонФренски · 1840–1916 - 3
Арнолд БьоклинШвейцарец · 1827–1901 - 4
БалтазФренски-Поляк · 1908–2001 - 5
Фердинанд ХодлерШвейцарец · 1853–1918 - 6
Пиер Пувис де ШаваннФренски · 1824–1898 - 7
Макс КлингерГерманец · 1857–1920 - 8
Николай РьорихРуски · 1874–1947 - 9
Франц фон ЩукГерманец · 1863–1928 - 10
Микалоюс ЧурльонисЛитвианец · 1875–1911 - 11
Михаил ВрубелРуски · 1856–1910 - 12
Вилхелм ХамерсхьойДатска · 1864–1916 - 13
Джордж Фредерик УотсБританска · 1817–1904 - 14
Хюго Герхард СимбергFinnish · 1873–1917 - 15
Нестеров, Михаил Васильевич,1862–1942 - 16
Яцек Малчевски1854–1929 - 17
Ян ТоропНидерландска · 1858–1928 - 18
Феликс РопсБелгийски · 1833–1898 - 19
Джовани СегантиниИталианец · 1858–1899 - 20
Петров-Водкин, Кузьма Сергеевич,Руски · 1878–1939 - 21
Хулио Ромеро Де Торес1874–1930 - 22
Фернан КнопфБелгийска · 1858–1921 - 23
Ежен КариерФренска · 1849–1906 - 24
Станислав ВиспянскиПолска · 1869–1907 - 25
Елиху ВедърАмериканска · 1836–1923 - 26
Магнус ЕнкелФинландска · 1870–1925 - 27
Константин СомовРуски · 1869–1939 - 28
Алис Пик БърниАмериканка · 1857–1931 - 29
Viktor Elpidiforovich Borisov Musatov1870–1905 - 30
Франц Фон БайросАвстриец · 1866–1924 - 31
Карлос ШвабеШвейцарски · 1866–1926 - 32
Ани Луиза СвинъртънБританска · 1880–1933 - 33
Артур Б. ДейвисАмерикански · 1862–1928 - 34
Жозе Мария Егурен РодригесPeruvian · 1874–1942 - 35
Константин Александрович ВасилевРуски · 1942–1976 - 36
Alphonse OsbertFrench · 1857–1939 - 37
Мстислав ДобужинскиРуско-литовски · 1875–1957 - 38
Victor Borisov-Musatov1870–1905 - 39
Léon Frédéric1856–1940 - 40
Amédée MasclefFrench · 1858–1916 - 41
Ръпърт Чарлз Уулстън БъниAustralian · 1864–1947 - 42
Харалд Слот-МьолерFrench · 1864–1937 - 43
Konstantin Fyodorovich BogaevskyУкраинец/Руснак · 1872–1943 - 44
Джулио Аристиде СарториоИталианец · 1860–1932 - 45
Henri Emilien RousseauFrench · 1875–1933 - 46
Казимир СтабровскиПолска · 1869–1929 - 47
Чарлз Де Сузи РикетсБританска · 1866–1931
Questions
Your questions
Which Symbolist художник is the most famous?
First place goes to Гюстав Моро (#1); Одилон Редон (#2) and Арнолд Бьоклин (#3) complete the podium.
Who are the 5 most famous Symbolist художници?
Гюстав Моро (#1), Одилон Редон (#2), Арнолд Бьоклин (#3), Балтаз (#4) и Фердинанд Ходлер (#5).
Where were most Symbolist художници born?
Русия: 7 of the 47 художници in this list were born there, then Франция (5) и Швейцария (3).
Where are the great works of Symbolist art today?
The museums holding the most key works of this list are Третяковска галерея (4), Национален музей във Варшава (3) и Крьолер-Мюлер Музей (2).
Who was the first Symbolist художник?
The earliest-born художник in this list is Джордж Фредерик Уотс (#13), born in 1817.
Who are the most famous Symbolist художници from Русия?
The highest-ranked художници born in Русия are Николай Рьорих (#8), Михаил Врубел (#11), Нестеров, Михаил Васильевич, (#15), Петров-Водкин, Кузьма Сергеевич, (#20) и Константин Сомов (#27).
In which period did Symbolist art flourish?
Most художници in this list were born in the 1860s (13 of 47), between 1817 and 1942 overall.
Which techniques define Symbolist art?
“His technical approach often utilized a thick, expressive impasto, particularly in works like La Guerre (1896).” — from our biography of Арнолд Бьоклин (#3).
Which city was home to the most Symbolist художници?
Париж: 2 of the художници in this list were born there.
Who are the most famous Symbolist художници from Франция?
The highest-ranked художници born in Франция are Гюстав Моро (#1), Одилон Редон (#2), Балтаз (#4), Пиер Пувис де Шаванн (#6) и Ежен Кариер (#23).
Who are the most famous female Symbolist художници?
This list includes 2 women: Алис Пик Бърни (#28) и Ани Луиза Свинъртън (#32).
Where can I see more works by these художници?
Our catalogue holds 9,934 works by these художници.
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