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The 100 Famous Neo Classicism Paintings That Inspire Our Artists

1756 – 1929

Selected by OriginalUniqueArt.com Updated

Ask for the most famous Neo Classicism paintings and you will hear of Jacques-Louis David's The Funeral of Patroclus (1778, National Gallery of Ireland), Élisabeth Louise Vigée Le Brun's Queen Marie-Antoinette great court dress (n.d.) and Giuseppe Cades's Adam and Eve (n.d., Museo del Prado). This ranking lists the 100 best-known Neo Classicism paintings, painted between 1756 and 1929 by 25 artists, with the museum where each one hangs today.

The Funeral of Patroclus by Jacques-Louis David, 1778, National Gallery of Ireland — famous Neo Classicism painting
No. 1 · Jacques-Louis DavidThe Funeral of Patroclus1778 · National Gallery of Ireland, Dublin City
100singular works
25masters · Giovanni Battista Piranesi – Mario Sironi
26homes in 23 cities
3kept at the Royal Collection

Singular works

100 Neo Classicism paintings that exist only once

Every original here is unique and kept in one place. Its story, its home, and the detail that makes it unmistakable.

  1. The Funeral of Patroclus by Jacques-Louis David, 1778, National Gallery of Ireland
    1

    National Gallery of Ireland, Dublin City1778Oil94 × 218 cm

    Neo-Classicism championed order, restraint, and moral virtue – values drawn directly from ancient Greek and Roman art and philosophy. This painting exemplifies that shift, mirroring the growing Enlightenment emphasis on reason and civic duty.

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  2. Queen Marie-Antoinette great court dress by Élisabeth Louise Vigée Le Brun
    2

    Oil on canvas

    In Queen Marie-Antoinette great court dress, a rose in hand, Vigée Le Brun depicts the queen in a grand court dress, adorned with intricate details and accessories. For those interested in owning a piece of history, AllPaintingsStore.com offers high-quality, hand-made oil painting reproductions of Queen Marie-Antoinette great court dress, a rose in hand.

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  3. Adam and Eve by Giuseppe Cades, Museo del Prado
    3

    Museo del Prado, MadridOil on canvas238 × 184.5 cm

    There is a palpable sense of connection as the man reaches toward the woman's hand, while she maintains a delicate balance, standing on one leg in a pose that suggests both grace and a certain instability.

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  4. Cornelia Africana by Angelica Kauffmann, 1785
    4

    1785Oil101 × 127 cm

    At the heart of the composition stands Cornelia, a figure of immense maternal strength and classical grace, draped in a pristine white dress that reflects the purity of her character.

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  5. Virgin and Child with candelabra by Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres
    5

    37 × 28 cm

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  6. Mrs Siddons as the Tragic Muse by Joshua Reynolds, 1789, Henry E. Huntington Library
    6

    Henry E. Huntington Library, San Marino1789Oil on canvas

    Reynolds's portrait immediately confirmed Mrs Siddons's status as the greatest tragic actor of her day. Behind her are figures representing terror (right) and pity.

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  7. Ianthe by John William Godward, 1889
    7

    1889

    Ianthe is an oil on canvas painting by the English painter John William Godward. The vast majority of Godward's extant images feature women in Classical dress, posed against these landscape features, though there are some semi-nude and fully nude figures.

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  8. Saul Before Samuel ^ the Prophets by Benjamin West
    8

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  9. The Departure of the Prodigal Son by Nicolas-Antoine Taunay
    9

    30 × 44 cm

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  10. María Purificación Fernández y Cadenas by Mariano Benlliure y Gil
    10

    Painted for you from $200 A print, from $58

  11. Archduchess Maria Antonia of Austria by Joseph Kreutzinger, 1771
    11

    1771

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  12. The family by Mario Sironi, 1929
    12

    Mario SironiNeo-Classicism

    The family

    1929

    Its story

  13. A Muse by John Vanderlyn
    13

    John VanderlynNeo-Classicism

    A Muse

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  14. Portrait of Charles Maurice de Talleyrand-Perigord by Pierre-Paul Prud'hon
    14

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  15. Teseo sul Minotauro (bozzetto) 1781-1783 by Antonio Canova
    15

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  16. The Gothic Arch by Giovanni Battista Piranesi
    16

    Mondrian also experimented with other art forms before settling on his own neo-plastic form, including post-impressionism, pointillism, and cubism, the latter of which this is an example. This piece contains interlocking blocks, which form together in the shape of a tree.

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  17. Baroness Anna Sergeevna Stroganova and Her Son Sergey by Élisabeth Louise Vigée Le Brun, 1795, Hermitage Museum
    17

    Hermitage Museum, Saint Petersburg1795Oil on canvas90.5 × 73 cm

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  18. Marie Antoinette in a red hunting costume by Joseph Kreutzinger, 1771
    18

    1771

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  19. Woodcutters in Windsor Park by Benjamin West, 1795, Indianapolis Museum of Art
    19

    Indianapolis Museum of Art1795Oil on canvas67.3 × 88.9 cm

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  20. Autumn by John William Godward, 1900
    20

    1900

    It is painted in 1900. Godward devoted his whole life to painting girls in classical robes, usually posing decoratively on a marble terrace.

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  21. Portrait of Jean-Baptiste Desdéban by Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres
    21

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  22. Apollo 1782-1783 by Antonio Canova
    22

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  23. Pedestal of Trajan`s Column by Giovanni Battista Piranesi
    23

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  24. Madame Grand by Élisabeth Louise Vigée Le Brun
    24

    Oil

    Vigée Le Brun utilizes a soft, luminous palette to highlight the textures that define high-society portraiture. This layering of light and shadow adds a psychological dimension to the piece, suggesting a quiet, private moment stolen from the bustle of Parisian life.

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  25. The Flowers of Venus by John William Godward, 1890
    25

    1890

    It is painted in 1890. There is more paintings by Godward with venus theme.

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  26. Francis Osborne, 5th Duke of Leeds by Benjamin West
    26

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  27. Paolina Borghese 1804-1808 by Antonio Canova
    27

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  28. The mouth of the Cloaca Maxima by Giovanni Battista Piranesi
    28

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  29. Phyleis by John William Godward, 1908
    29

    1908

    Phyleis is an oil on canvas painting by the English painter John William Godward. It is painted in 1908. The vast majority of Godward's extant images feature women in Classical dress, posed against these landscape features, though there are some semi-nude and fully nude figures.

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  30. The Fatal Wounding of Sir Philip Sidney by Benjamin West
    30

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  31. Sleeping Faun - Barberini by Giovanni Battista Piranesi
    31

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  32. Cornelia Mother of the Gracchi Showing her Children as her only Ornaments by Benjamin West
    32

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  33. Archangel Michael ^ Satan by Benjamin West
    33

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  34. Portrait of Madame Raymond de Verninac by Jacques-Louis David, 1799, Louvre
    34

    Louvre, Paris1799Oil on canvas145 × 112 cm

    The composition adheres rigorously to classical proportions – the chair’s placement, Madame de Verninac's posture, and even the arrangement of her garments all contribute to a sense of balanced harmony. The painting subtly suggests a connection to the classical world, implying that the virtues of ancient Rome are essential for the success of modern France.

    The singular detailclassical attire

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  35. Luigi Cherubini and the Muse of Lyric Poetry by Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres, 1842
    35

    1842Oil on canvas105 × 94 cm

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  36. Boy with Squirrel (Henry Pelham) by John Singleton Copley, 1765, Museum of Fine Arts
    36

    Museum of Fine Arts, Boston1765Oil on canvas76 × 63 cm

    In this intimate portrait, titled Boy with Squirrel (Henry Pelham), the artist John Singleton Copley captures a quiet moment of childhood. The work dates to 1765, a period when the young painter is establishing his presence. The subject of this piece is Henry Pelham, who is the half-brother of the artist himself.

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  37. Virgil Reading the Aeneid to Augustus and Octavia by Angelica Kauffmann, 1788, Hermitage Museum
    37

    Hermitage Museum, Saint Petersburg1788Oil on canvas123 × 159 cm

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  38. Ferdinand IV of Naples and his family by Angelica Kauffmann, 1783, Museo di Capodimonte
    38

    Museo di Capodimonte, Naples1783Oil on canvas310 × 426 cm

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  39. Queen Victoria by Franz Xaver Winterhalter, 1843, Royal Collection
    39

    Royal Collection, London1843Oil on canvas53 × 64 cm

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  40. Portrait of Johann Joachim Winckelmann by Angelica Kauffmann, 1764, Kunsthaus Zürich
    40

    Kunsthaus Zürich, Zurich1764Oil on canvas97 × 71 cm

    Johann Joachim Winckelmann was a prominent figure in the 18th century, known for his contributions to art history and archaeology. The painting depicts him seated at a desk, surrounded by books and a cup, exuding an air of focus and concentration.

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  41. Virgil Reading Aeneid to Augustus, Octavia, and Livia by Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres, 1812, Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium
    41

    Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium, Brussels1812Oil on canvas138 × 142 cm

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  42. Venus at Paphos by Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres, 1852, Musée d'Orsay
    42

    Musée d'Orsay, Paris1852Oil on canvas91 × 70 cm

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  43. Mischief and Repose by John William Godward, 1895, J. Paul Getty Museum
    43

    J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles1895Oil on canvas60.6 × 133 cm

    It is painted in 1895. The vast majority of Godward's extant images feature women in Classical dress, posed against these landscape features, though there are some semi-nude and fully nude figures.

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  44. Portrait of Louises von Orléans by Franz Xaver Winterhalter, 1841, Royal Collection
    44

    Royal Collection, London1841Oil on canvas121.5 × 98.6 cm

    Technically, the painting exemplifies the polished refinement characteristic of Neo-Classicism filtered through the lens of high portraiture. The 1840s were a period of immense social flux, where inherited titles and visible displays of wealth remained paramount.

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  45. Garrick by Angelica Kauffmann, 1764, Burghley House
    45

    Angelica KauffmannNeo-Classicism

    Garrick

    Burghley House, Stamford1764Oil on canvas84 × 69 cm

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  46. Mademoiselle Jeanne Gonin by Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres, 1821, Taft Museum of Art
    46

    Taft Museum of Art, Cincinnati1821Oil on canvas59 × 76 cm

    Executed in 1821, "Mademoiselle Jeanne Gonin" represents a pivotal moment in Ingres's artistic development, solidifying his commitment to Neoclassical ideals. “Mademoiselle Jeanne Gonin” is a quintessential example of Neo- Classical art, a movement that sought to revive the artistic styles of ancient Greece and Rome.

    The singular detailblue bowserene pose

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  47. The Delphic Oracle by John William Godward, 1899
    47

    1899Oil on canvas120 × 56 cm

    The Delphic Oracle is an oil on canvas work by the English painter John William Godward. It was previously held in the collection of the New Zealander Sir Ernest Davies. Following this period, the work was acquired by the Fine Art Society of London during an auction held on 3 June 1994.

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  48. The Betrothal of Raphael and the Niece of Cardinal Bibbiena by Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres, 1813, Walters Art Museum
    48

    Walters Art Museum, Baltimore1813Oil on canvas59.1 × 46.5 cm

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  49. Portrait of Dr Richard Price by Benjamin West, 1784, National Library of Wales
    49

    National Library of Wales, Aberystwyth1784Oil on canvas185 × 87.5 cm

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  50. Portrait of DeWitt Clinton by Rembrandt Peale, 1823
    50

    1823

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  51. Paul Revere by John Singleton Copley, 1770, Museum of Fine Arts
    51

    Museum of Fine Arts, Boston1770Oil on canvas88 × 72 cm

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  52. The Death of Dido by Joshua Reynolds, 1781, Royal Collection
    52

    Royal Collection, London1781Oil on canvas142 × 251 cm

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  53. The Decameron by Franz Xaver Winterhalter, 1837, Liechtenstein Museum
    53

    Liechtenstein Museum, Vienna1837Oil on canvas254 × 190 cm

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  54. Sylvester Gardiner by John Singleton Copley, 1772, Art Museum
    54

    Art Museum, Seattle1772Oil on canvas127 × 101 cm

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  55. Henry Addington, First Viscount Sidmouth by John Singleton Copley, 1798, Saint Louis Art Museum
    55

    Saint Louis Art Museum1798Oil on canvas237.49 × 162.56 cm

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  56. Christ and the Samaritan woman at the well by Angelica Kauffmann, 1796, Bavarian State Painting Collections
    56

    Bavarian State Painting Collections, Munich1796Oil on canvas123 × 158 cm

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  57. Athenais by John William Godward, 1908
    57

    1908Oil101 × 61 cm

    The painting presents us with a central figure of incomparable elegance, draped in a flowing, vibrant red gown that commands the viewer's gaze. These colors work in concert to create a sense of stability and order, reflecting the core tenets of the Neo-Classical movement.

    The singular detailmarble statuesbirds

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  58. Portrait of Anne Loudon, Lady Henderson of Fordall by Angelica Kauffmann, 1771
    58

    1771Oil on canvas128 × 103 cm

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  59. The Battle of the Boyne by Benjamin West, 1778, Mount Stewart
    59

    Mount Stewart, Newtownards1778Oil on canvas

    The artistry of Benjamin West shines brightest in his ability to marry the precision of Neo-Classicism with an emerging sense of dramatic intensity. West, an artist who famously bridged the gap between the American frontier and the prestigious Royal Academy in London, brings a unique perspective to this subject.

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  60. Self-portrait by Angelica Kauffmann, 1787
    60

    1787Oil on canvas128 × 94 cm

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  61. Portrait of a young man by Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres, 1804, Musée Ingres Bourdelle
    61

    Musée Ingres Bourdelle, Montauban1804Oil41 × 33 cm

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  62. At the Thermae by John William Godward, 1909
    62

    1909Oil on canvas76.8 × 38.1 cm

    At the Thermae is an oil on canvas painting by the English painter John William Godward. It is painted in 1909. The painting (76.8 × 38.1 cm) is now in the collection of Martin R.

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  63. Portrait of Frédéric Desmarais by Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres, 1805, Musée des Augustins
    63

    Musée des Augustins, Toulouse1805Oil on canvas65 × 54.5 cm

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  64. General Thaddeus Kosciusko by Benjamin West, 1797, Allen Memorial Art Museum
    64

    Allen Memorial Art Museum, Oberlin1797Oil on panel31.5 × 44.3 cm

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  65. Maestro Serrano by Mariano Benlliure y Gil
    65

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  66. Cheval Arrivant de La Chasse by Carle Vernet
    66

    Painted for you from $325 A print, from $58

  67. Route de Saint-cloud by Carle Vernet
    67

    Painted for you from $225 A print, from $58

  68. The Countess Fattori by Filippo Antonio Cifariello, 1898
    68

    1898

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  69. Cheval Arabe by Carle Vernet
    69

    Carle VernetNeo Classicism

    Cheval Arabe

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  70. Portrait of Ermete Novelli by Filippo Antonio Cifariello, 1911
    70

    1911

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  71. Illustration to the Iliad by John Flaxman, 1795
    71

    1795

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  72. Route de Poste by Carle Vernet
    72

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  73. Portrait of the Writer Francesco Mastriani by Filippo Antonio Cifariello
    73

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  74. Female Model, Florentine by Christoffer Wilhelm Eckersberg, 1840
    74

    1840

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  75. Wall with Distant Smokestack by Jean-Joseph-Xavier Bidauld
    75

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  76. De La Gironde (région Du Sud) by Carle Vernet
    76

    Painted for you from $275 A print, from $58

  77. Ramon y Cajal by Mariano Benlliure y Gil
    77

    Painted for you from $200 A print, from $58

  78. Female nude by Pierre-Paul Prud'hon
    78

    59 × 45 cm

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  79. Napoleon at Austerlitz by Carle Vernet
    79

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  80. Standing Warrior by Carle Vernet
    80

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  81. The Roman antiquities by Giovanni Battista Piranesi, 1756
    81

    1756

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  82. Mrs. Ebenezer Storer (Mary Edwards) by John Singleton Copley, 1769, Groninger Museum
    82

    Groninger Museum, Groningen1769Oil on canvas46 × 61 cm

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  83. Faustina Peñalver Y Fauste by Mariano Benlliure y Gil
    83

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  84. Ebenezer Storer by John Singleton Copley, 1769
    84

    176946 × 61 cm

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  85. The Roman antiquities by Giovanni Battista Piranesi
    85

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  86. Portrait of Berta Hassler by Filippo Antonio Cifariello
    86

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  87. Mounted Mamelucke by Carle Vernet
    87

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  88. The Roman antiquities by Giovanni Battista Piranesi, 1756
    88

    1756

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  89. The Roman antiquities by Giovanni Battista Piranesi, 1756
    89

    1756

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  90. Diana by Jean-Antoine Houdon, 1778
    90

    Jean-Antoine HoudonNeo Classicism

    Diana

    1778

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  91. The Roman antiquities by Giovanni Battista Piranesi, 1756
    91

    1756

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  92. The Roman antiquities by Giovanni Battista Piranesi, 1756
    92

    1756

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  93. The Roman antiquities by Giovanni Battista Piranesi
    93

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  94. Madame Baltard and her daughter, Paule by Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres, 1836
    94

    1836

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  95. Countess Charles d'Agoult and her daughter Claire d'Agoult by Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres, 1849
    95

    184947 × 39 cm

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  96. The Roman antiquities by Giovanni Battista Piranesi, 1756
    96

    1756

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  97. Portrait of Senator Nicola Balenzano by Filippo Antonio Cifariello
    97

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  98. The Roman antiquities by Giovanni Battista Piranesi
    98

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  99. The Afternoon by Pierre-Paul Prud'hon, 1850
    99

    1850Oil on canvas72.3 × 141 cm

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  100. The Roman antiquities by Giovanni Battista Piranesi
    100

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Lineages

The famous Neo Classicism paintings by lineage

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Where they live

The one place you can see each famous Neo Classicism painting

London keeps 3 of these originals; the Royal Collection, 3.

London3

Royal Collection

Saint Petersburg2

Hermitage Museum

Boston2

Museum of Fine Arts

Paris2

Louvre

Musée d'Orsay

Dublin City1

National Gallery of Ireland

Madrid1

Museo del Prado

San Marino1

Henry E. Huntington Library

Indianapolis Museum of Art1

Indianapolis Museum of Art

Naples1

Museo di Capodimonte

Zurich1

Kunsthaus Zürich

Brussels1

Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium

Los Angeles1

J. Paul Getty Museum

The masters

The Neo Classicism masters our artists look to

Portrait of Giovanni Battista Piranesi
Portrait of Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres
Portrait of Benjamin West
Portrait of Angelica Kauffmann
Portrait of John William Godward

John William Godward

1861–1922 · United Kingdom · 8

Victorian Neo-Classical painter of beautiful women in classical settings, rendered with meticulous detail in marble, fur, and vibrant fabrics.

7. Ianthe, 20. Autumn, 25. The Flowers of Venus, 29. Phyleis, 43. Mischief and Repose, 47. The Delphic Oracle, 57. Athenais, 62. At the Thermae

Portrait of Carle Vernet

Carle Vernet

1758–1836 · France · 8

French painter of dynamic Napoleonic battle scenes and realistic equestrian studies, known for capturing the raw movement of horses from nature.

66. Cheval Arrivant de La Chasse, 67. Route de Saint-cloud, 69. Cheval Arabe, 72. Route de Poste, 76. De La Gironde (région Du Sud), 79. Napoleon at Austerlitz, 80. Standing Warrior, 87. Mounted Mamelucke

Portrait of John Singleton Copley

John Singleton Copley

1738–1815 · United States · 6

Anglo-American realist known for precise textures of silk and metal in portraits and dramatic, modern historical scenes.

36. Boy with Squirrel (Henry Pelham), 51. Paul Revere, 54. Sylvester Gardiner, 55. Henry Addington, First Viscount Sidmouth, 82. Mrs. Ebenezer Storer (Mary Edwards), 84. Ebenezer Storer

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What are the top 10 Neo Classicism paintings?

In order: The Funeral of Patroclus (Jacques-Louis David), Queen Marie-Antoinette great court dress (Élisabeth Louise Vigée Le Brun), Adam and Eve (Giuseppe Cades), Cornelia Africana (Angelica Kauffmann), Virgin and Child with candelabra (Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres), Mrs Siddons as the Tragic Muse (Joshua Reynolds), Ianthe (John William Godward), Saul Before Samuel ^ the Prophets (Benjamin West), The Departure of the Prodigal Son (Nicolas-Antoine Taunay) and María Purificación Fernández y Cadenas (Mariano Benlliure y Gil).

Can I own a copy of a famous Neo Classicism painting?

Yes: 99 of the 100 can be ordered as a hand-painted oil reproduction, from $200, and 99 as a canvas print, from $58.

How was this list of Neo Classicism paintings ranked?

Each painting is ranked by how widely it is known: the number of Wikipedia language editions with an article on it (Wikidata sitelinks), its place in our catalogue's manual ranking and the visits its page receives. The same painting catalogued several times counts once, and details, copies and studies are left out.

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The Funeral of Patroclus by Jacques-Louis DavidQueen Marie-Antoinette great court dress by Élisabeth Louise Vigée Le BrunAdam and Eve by Giuseppe CadesCornelia Africana by Angelica KauffmannVirgin and Child with candelabra by Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres

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We went through every Neo Classicism painting in our catalogue and placed the best-known first: those Wikipedia describes in the most languages, those our artists and curators rank highest and those most viewed on our pages. Each original appears once — no details or copies.

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