Cubist: original voices

Famous Cubist Художники: 47 Original Voices

Пабло Пикассо (1881–1973) is the most famous Cubist художник, whose singular vision gave us Авиньонские девицы и Герника. Next stand Жорж Брак, Фернан Леже, Хуан Грис и Робер Делоне. These 47 художники, from Carl Newman (born 1858) to Диа аль-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. Авиньонские девицы, Пабло Пикассо1Пабло Пикассо
  2. Мандолина, Жорж Брак2Жорж Брак
  3. Механик, Фернан Леже3Фернан Леже

In brief

Cubist in brief

  • 47Художники
  • 1858–1939Годы рождения
  • 27Страны рождения
  • 4Женщины
  • 1Живые художники
  • 7 389Работы в нашем каталоге
Города с наибольшим количеством рождений
Нью-Йорк (2), Лондон (2), Малага (1), Аржантёй (1)

One artist at a time

47 Cubist Художники and their signature works

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Пабло Пикассо

Испанец Born in Малага Кубизм, Сюрреализм Wikipedia in 32/32 languages

Пабло Пикассо

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Фернан Леже

Француз Born in Аржантан ['Кубизм', 'Тубизм', 'Золотая секция', 'Пуризм', 'Дадаизм', 'Конструктивизм'] Wikipedia in 27/32 languages

Фернан Леже

Signature works · The 100 signature works

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Хуан Грис

Испанец Born in Мадрид Кубизм, синтетический кубизм, аналитический кубизм Wikipedia in 31/32 languages

Хуан Грис

Signature works · The 100 signature works

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Робер Делоне

Французский Born in Париж Орфизм и Кубизм Wikipedia in 27/32 languages

Робер Делоне

Absorbing Henri Matisse’s pioneering approach to color theory—specifically the principle of applying small, distinct dots of pigment—he meticulously replicated optical phenomena, striving for a shimmering effect that mirrored the natural world. This intellectual curiosity found fertile ground in his friendship with Jean Metzinger, who collaboratively investigated fragmented forms and mosaic-like compositions—a technique that would foreshadow their later involvement in Cubism. Delaunay’s initial artistic explorations were deeply rooted in Neo-Impressionism, or Divisionism.

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Александр Порфирьевич Архипенко

Украинско-американский Born in Киев Кубизм, Авангард Wikipedia in 30/32 languages

Александр Порфирьевич 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.

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Жак Липшиц

литовско-французско-американский Born in Друскининкай Кубизм, кристаллический кубизм Wikipedia in 17/32 languages

Жак Липшиц

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Мари Лорансен

Французская Born in X округ Парижа Кубизм Wikipedia in 23/32 languages

Мари Лорансен

She softened the harsh angles and stark geometries favored by Picasso and Braque, opting instead for curvilinear forms and a delicate palette of pastel colors. Her canvases are populated primarily by women—often depicted in groups or intimate portraits—radiating an aura of elegance and quiet contemplation. The outbreak of World War I disrupted Laurencin’s life and career.

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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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Роже де ла Френе

Французский Born in Ле-Ман Символизм и Кубизм Wikipedia in 15/32 languages

Роже де ла Френе

Roger de la Fresnaye, рожденный в аристократической семье Ла Френайев в 1885 году, был художником, чья короткая но невероятно яркая карьера осветила бурный ландшафт раннего XX века. Его история – это сочетание наследственного привилегии и художественной амбиции, классического образования, нарушенного авангардным энтузиазмом и трагически оборвавшейся болезнью.

Signature works · The 100 signature works

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Амадеу ди Соза-Кардозу

Португалец Born in Манселуш Модернизм, Кубизм, Футуризм Wikipedia in 16/32 languages

Амадеу ди Соза-Кардозу

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Руфино Тамайо

Мексиканский Born in Оахака-де-Хуарес Фигуративная абстракция Wikipedia in 16/32 languages

Руфино Тамайо

Mixografía включала в себя травление дизайна на металлической пластине, а затем покрытие ее чернилами и хлопковым волокном перед нанесением давления, что приводило к созданию отпечатков с богатой цветовой палитрой и ощутимым текстурами. "Dos Personajes Atacados por Perros" (Два человека, атакованных собаками) является ярким примером его работ в технике Mixografía – мощным и символичным произведением искусства, демонстрирующим уникальные возможности этой техники.

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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 Вебер

Американский Born in Белосток Кубизм, Экспрессионизм Wikipedia in 15/32 languages

Макс Вебер

The 1911 exhibition at the 291 Gallery—organized by Alfred Stieglitz—marked a watershed moment in Weber’s artistic career—and an agonizing one personally. His paintings were subjected to what many critics deemed “one of the most merciless critical whippings” ever inflicted upon an American artist.

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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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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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Уильям Робертс

Британский Born in Лондон Английский кубизм Wikipedia in 6/32 languages

Уильям Робертс

Similarly, ‘The Garden of Eden,’ a surrealist exploration of primal encounter, reveals his willingness to delve into psychological depths. His paintings were exhibited regularly at the Royal Academy summer exhibition from the 1950s until his death—a testament to his enduring reputation as a leading voice within British art. Fry’s biographer Anne-Pascale Bruneau has argued: “It was an ideal platform for experimentation in abstract design, and for cross-fertilization between fine and applied arts.” Roberts's interest in cubism was reinforced by a visit to France and Italy in the summer of 1913.

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Вильгельм Хенрик Лундстрём

Норвежец Born in Суннбю ['Символизм', 'Экспрессионизм'] Wikipedia in 4/32 languages

Вильгельм Хенрик Лундстрём

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Уильям Добелл

Шотландец Born in Гадингтон Кубизм, шотландский колоризм Wikipedia in 6/32 languages

Уильям Добелл

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, his studies were abruptly interrupted by the exigencies of World War I, where he served with distinction as a Royal Engineer. Gillies' artistic trajectory began with an enthusiastic exploration of Cubism following his studies under André Lhote in Paris (1923) and a subsequent journey to Italy (1924).

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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 Хадзикириакос-Гикас

Греция Born in Афины Кубизм Wikipedia in 6/32 languages

Никос Хадзикириакос-Гикас

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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. Авиньонские девицы, Пабло Пикассо

    Авиньонские девицы

    Пабло Пикассо

    1907 · Музей современного искусства (MoMA), Нью-Йорк

  2. Мандолина, Жорж Брак

    Мандолина

    Жорж Брак

    1910 · Тейт Галерея, Лондон

  3. Механик, Фернан Леже

    Механик

    Фернан Леже

    1920 · Национальная галерея Канады, Оттава

  4. Портрет Жозета Гриз, Хуан Грис

    Портрет Жозета Гриз

    Хуан Грис

    1916

  5. Город Париж, Робер Делоне

    Город Париж

    Робер Делоне

    1912 · Центр Помпиду, Париж

  6. Monument to commemorate the Third International, Владимир Евграфович Татлин

    Monument to commemorate the Third International

    Владимир Евграфович Татлин

    1920

  7. The honeymooners, Лионель Фейнингер

    The honeymooners

    Лионель Фейнингер

  8. The Pan Pan at the Monico, Джино Северини

    The Pan Pan at the Monico

    Джино Северини

    1959

A timeline

Cubist through its signature works

  1. 1900
  2. 1909
  3. 1910
  4. 1911
  5. 1912
  6. 1916
  7. 1917
  8. 1917
  9. 1920
  10. 1921
  11. 1932
  12. 1934
  13. 1941
  14. 1959

Figures

The figures

Every name

List of 47 famous Cubist художники, every name

  1. 1Пабло ПикассоПабло ПикассоИспанец · 1881–1973
  2. 2Жорж БракЖорж БракФранцуз · 1882–1963
  3. 3Фернан ЛежеФернан ЛежеФранцуз · 1881–1955
  4. 4Хуан ГрисХуан ГрисИспанец · 1887–1927
  5. 5Робер ДелонеРобер ДелонеФранцузский · 1885–1941
  6. 6Владимир Евграфович ТатлинВладимир Евграфович ТатлинУкраинец/Русский · 1885–1953
  7. 7Лионель ФейнингерЛионель ФейнингерАмериканский/Немецкий · 1871–1956
  8. 8Джино СевериниДжино СевериниИтальянский · 1883–1966
  9. 9Александр Порфирьевич АрхипенкоАлександр Порфирьевич АрхипенкоУкраинско-американский · 1887–1964
  10. 10Жак ЛипшицЖак Липшицлитовско-французско-американский · 1891–1973
  11. 11Бен НиколсонБен НиколсонБританский · 1894–1982
  12. 12Мари ЛорансенМари ЛорансенФранцузская · 1883–1956
  13. 13Ольга Владимировна РозановаОльга Владимировна Розанова1886–1918
  14. 14Жан МетценжеЖан МетценжеФранцуз · 1883–1956
  15. 15Попова, Любовь СергеевнаПопова, Любовь Сергеевна1889–1924
  16. 16Carl NewmanCarl NewmanAmerican · 1858–1932
  17. 17Роже де ла ФренеРоже де ла ФренеФранцузский · 1885–1925
  18. 18Амадеу ди Соза-КардозуАмадеу ди Соза-КардозуПортугалец · 1887–1918
  19. 19Руфино ТамайоРуфино ТамайоМексиканский · 1899–1990
  20. 20Arthur SegalArthur SegalRomanian · 1875–1944
  21. 21Макс ВеберМакс ВеберАмериканский · 1881–1961
  22. 22Хоакин Торрес ГарсияХоакин Торрес Гарсия1874–1949
  23. 23Натан Исаевич АльтманНатан Исаевич АльтманРусский · 1889–1970
  24. 24Андре ЛотэАндре ЛотэФранцуз · 1885–1962
  25. 25Мария БланшарМария Бланшар1881–1932
  26. 26Julio GonzálezJulio GonzálezSpanish · 1876–1942
  27. 27Louis MarcoussisLouis MarcoussisPolish-French · 1878–1941
  28. 28Раймон Дюшан-ВийонРаймон Дюшан-Вийон1876–1918
  29. 29Armand SchonbergerArmand SchonbergerFrench · 1885–1974
  30. 30Gabriel Portillo Del ToroGabriel Portillo Del ToroMexican · 1927–2013
  31. 31Кристофер НевинсонКристофер НевинсонБританский · 1889–1946
  32. 32Альфред МорерАльфред МорерАмериканский · 1868–1932
  33. 33Диа аль-АззавиДиа аль-АззавиИракский · род. 1939
  34. 34Эмилио ПетторутиЭмилио ПетторутиАргентинский · 1892–1971
  35. 35Аурелио АртетаАурелио Артета1879–1940
  36. 36Morris KantorMorris KantorRussian · 1896–1974
  37. 37Лайош ВайдаЛайош ВайдаВенгр · 1908–1941
  38. 38István FarkasIstván FarkasHungarian · 1887–1944
  39. 39Уильям РобертсУильям РобертсБританский · 1895–1980
  40. 40Вильгельм Хенрик ЛундстрёмВильгельм Хенрик ЛундстрёмНорвежец · 1893–1950
  41. 41Уильям ДобеллУильям ДобеллШотландец · 1899–1970
  42. 42Karl KnathsKarl KnathsAmerican · 1891–1971
  43. 43Никос Хадзикириакос-ГикасНикос Хадзикириакос-ГикасГреция · 1906–1994
  44. 44Franco GentiliniFranco GentiliniItalian · 1909–1981
  45. 45Роберт КолкаунРоберт КолкаунШотландец · 1914–1962
  46. 46Cliff RoweCliff RoweBritish · 1904–1988
  47. 47Emilio TadiniEmilio TadiniSpanish · 1927–2002

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