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Винсент Ван Гог 1853–1890
Нидерландский Born in Зюндерт Постимпрессионизм Wikipedia in 32/32 languages
Impressionist: original voices
Винсент Ван Гог (1853–1890) is the most famous Impressionist художник, whose singular vision gave us Звёздная ночь (Нью-Йорк, MoMA) и Еда для крестьян. Next stand Клод Моне, Поль Сезанн, Поль Гоген и Эдуард Мане. These 100 художники, from Шарль-Франсуа Добиньи (born 1817) to Амрита Шер-Гил (born 1913), came from 24 countries.
Our selection. Artists whose works our catalogue attaches to Impressionist, 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
One artist at a time
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Нидерландский Born in Зюндерт Постимпрессионизм Wikipedia in 32/32 languages
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Француз Born in Экс-ан-Прованс Постимпрессионизм Wikipedia in 32/32 languages
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Француз Born in Париж ['Постимпрессионизм', 'Символизм', 'Синтетизм', 'Примитивизм'] Wikipedia in 32/32 languages
Vairumati, 1892. Две женщины на пляже, 1891. Таитянки, совершающие омовение, 1891. Автопортрет в шляпе, 1893.
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Француз Born in бывший 10-й округ Парижа Реализм, импрессионизм, авангард Wikipedia in 31/32 languages
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Француз Born in Лимож Импрессионизм Wikipedia in 32/32 languages
«Атмосфера праздника в Мулен де ла Галетт», 1876.
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Француз Born in бывший 5-й округ Парижа ['Неоимпрессионизм', 'Постимпрессионизм', 'Пуантилизм', 'Дивизионизм', 'Хромолюминизм'] Wikipedia in 30/32 languages
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Француженка Born in Бурж Импрессионизм Wikipedia in 30/32 languages
Her mother, Marie-Joseph-Cornélie Thomas, brought a connection to the Rococo tradition as the great-niece of Jean-Honoré Fragonard. By 1858, she was spending her time in the Louvre, learning the mechanics of paint by copying the Old Masters.
Where to see To see her brushwork in person, one might start in Paris.
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Француз Born in Альби Постимпрессионизм Wikipedia in 31/32 languages
La Goulue Arriving at the Moulin Rouge with Two Women. La Passagère du 54, ou Promenade en Yacht (1896).
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Франко-данец Born in Шарлотта-Амалия Импрессионизм, Неоимпрессионизм Wikipedia in 31/32 languages
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Британское Born in бывший 4-й округ Парижа Импрессионизм Wikipedia in 31/32 languages
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Американец Born in Флоренция Импрессионизм Wikipedia in 27/32 languages
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Француз Born in Париж Неоимпрессионизм, Пуантилизм Wikipedia in 29/32 languages
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Француз Born in Фонтене-о-Роз Постимпрессионизм, интимизм, Наби Wikipedia in 27/32 languages
Girl in Straw Hat (Femme au chapeau rouge) (1903). La Vielle Femme, l’Enfant, et la Bassett (1927).
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Американка Born in Аллегейни Импрессионизм Wikipedia in 32/32 languages
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Француз Born in Монпелье Импрессионизм Wikipedia in 28/32 languages
Bazille's artistic style, while developing rapidly, possessed a unique character within the broader Impressionist aesthetic. He frequently combined figure painting with landscape, placing his subjects thoughtfully within their environment, as vividly illustrated in masterpieces such as Family Reunion (1867-1868). The blossoming career of Jean Frédéric Bazille was tragically cut short by the Franco-Prussian War in 1870.
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Француз Born in Париж Реализм и импрессионизм Wikipedia in 26/32 languages
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Испанец Born in Валенсия Люминизм, импрессионизм, социальный реализм Wikipedia in 27/32 languages
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Француз Born in Онфлёр Предшественник импрессионизма Wikipedia in 26/32 languages
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Французская Born in Бессин-сюр-Гартамп Постимпрессионизм Wikipedia in 27/32 languages
For nearly a decade, Valadon worked as an artist’s model, posing for prominent figures like Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, and Edgar Degas. Toulouse-Lautrec, recognizing her innate talent and striking appearance, encouraged her to pursue drawing, and it was Degas who provided more formal guidance, solidifying her foundational skills. Her early years as an artist's model provided invaluable exposure to the techniques and philosophies of leading painters like Renoir, Toulouse-Lautrec, and Degas.
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Французский Born in Гранвиль Символизм; Нэби; Неоклассицизм Wikipedia in 26/32 languages
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Француз Born in Кюизо Наби, интимизм Wikipedia in 23/32 languages
Theodore Duret представляет нам человека, сидящего в своем кабинете — сцену, сотканную из книг, ваз и часов. Эта работа служит примером его способности превращать функциональное пространство в психологический ландшафт. Творческое наследие Вилларда остается живым свидетельством тончайших сдвигов во французской жизни: от пестрых тканей в швейной комнате до торжественных декораций его поздних моделей. The Salon of Madame Aron (1904, переработана в 1934).
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Венгро-индийка Born in Будапешт Современное индийское искусство, Авангард Wikipedia in 20/32 languages
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Француз Born in Париж Барбизонская школа, предшественник импрессионизма Wikipedia in 28/32 languages
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Нидерландский Born in Латроп Предшественник импрессионизма Wikipedia in 19/32 languages
Jongkind entered the studios of Eugène Isabey and François-Édouard Picot, immersing himself in the French art scene – a world brimming with new ideas and artistic experimentation. He quickly gained recognition, exhibiting at the Salon as early as 1848, earning praise from influential critics like Charles Baudelaire and Émile Zola. His work can be found in prominent museums such as the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam and the Musée d'Orsay in Paris, testaments to his enduring artistic merit.
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Француз Born in XVIII округ Парижа Постимпрессионизм, Школа Парижа Wikipedia in 25/32 languages
«Уличный уголок Монмартра или Le Lapin Agile» (около 1936).
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Шведский Born in Мура Импрессионизм Wikipedia in 28/32 languages
Zorn’s artistic journey began not within the hallowed halls of a prestigious academy, but on the very soil of his family’s farm in Mora, Sweden. At the age of twelve, he was sent to Enköping, a nearby town, where he received a more structured education, attending a grammar school and discovering his exceptional talent for drawing. He absorbed elements from Spanish masters like Velázquez – particularly his masterful use of light and shadow – while simultaneously drawing inspiration from the directness and realism of Scandinavian naturalism.
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Швейцарец и француз Born in Лозанна Постимпрессионизм, Символизм, Наби
His style blended elements of Post-Impressionism and Symbolism, often resulting in a look that felt both modern and strangely still. He used brushstrokes characteristic of Neo-Impressionism, layering pigment to create depth and luminosity. Vallotton left behind a body of work that felt singular, often leaving those who viewed it with a sense of disquiet.
Where to see To encounter the quiet tension of Vallotton’s interiors, one might travel to the Cantonal Museum of Fine Arts in Lausanne, Switzerland, where The Red Room is kept.
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Германец Born in Берлин Импрессионизм Wikipedia in 27/32 languages
Liebermann’s early artistic journey was rooted in a deep appreciation for the natural world, influenced by artists like Millet and Corot.
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Немецкий Born in Гвардейск Импрессионизм и экспрессионизм Wikipedia in 24/32 languages
His time spent studying the works of Courbet and the Barbizon school, through the interpretations offered by Munich artists like Wilhelm Leibl and Wilhelm Trübner, further shaped his approach. However, it was his exposure to Impressionism – initially viewed with skepticism – that ultimately proved transformative. Corinth’s fascination with the Baroque master Rubens was particularly significant.
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Русский Born in Санкт-Петербург Импрессионизм, модерн Wikipedia in 27/32 languages
While he continued to receive commissions from Russia’s aristocracy – portraits of Grand Duke Pavel Alexandrovich, S.M. From 1900 onwards, Serov’s work began to reflect a growing engagement with modernism, though he never fully abandoned his commitment to realism. Serov’s early period is marked by an extraordinary sensitivity to light and atmosphere, evident in works like Girl with Peaches (1887) and Girl Covered by the Sun (1888).
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Датский Born in Ставангер Реализм и импрессионизм Wikipedia in 24/32 languages
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Итальянский Born in Феррара Импрессионизм Wikipedia in 20/32 languages
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Канадец Born in Кларенс Канадский модернизм Wikipedia in 18/32 languages
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Датский Born in Скаген Импрессионизм, скандинавское искусство Wikipedia in 22/32 languages
However, it was her time spent studying in Paris under the tutelage of Pierre Puvis de Chavannes – a renowned Symbolist painter known for his evocative murals and allegorical figures – that truly broadened her artistic horizons. The Anchers’ home in Skagen has been preserved as a museum, Anchers Hus, offering visitors a unique opportunity to step back in time and experience the world that inspired her art.
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Француз Born in Санкт-Петербург Импрессионизм Wikipedia in 21/32 languages
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Норвежский Born in Кристиания Импрессионизм Wikipedia in 18/32 languages
Studying at the Academy of Art in Copenhagen and subsequently at the Baden School of Art in Karlsruhe under Gude’s guidance provided him with invaluable technical skills and broadened his artistic horizons.
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Американец Born in Дорчестер Американский импрессионизм Wikipedia in 15/32 languages
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Француз Born in Бон Barbizon School & Orientalist art Wikipedia in 18/32 languages
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Итальянец Born in Арко Символизм, дивизионизм Wikipedia in 19/32 languages
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Француз Born in Париж Постимпрессионизм, Наби, Синтетизм Wikipedia in 21/32 languages
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Британка Born in Лондон Блумбергенская группа Wikipedia in 17/32 languages
Daughter to Sir Leslie Stephen, a celebrated Victorian man of letters, and Julia Prinsep Duckworth, an artist herself connected to the Pre-Raphaelite circle through her mother, Vanessa inherited a rich inheritance – not just of intellect and artistic lineage, but also of a deeply unconventional spirit. Perhaps one of her most celebrated collaborations was with Duncan Grant on the murals for Berwick Church in Sussex (1940-42), a monumental undertaking that showcased their shared artistic vision and demonstrated their ability to integrate modernist aesthetics into a religious space.
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Француз Born in Дуэ Неоимпрессионизм Wikipedia in 21/32 languages
Henri Edmond Cross’s work continues to captivate audiences with its beauty, intelligence, and enduring relevance. He stands as a pivotal figure in the transition from Impressionism to modern art – a visionary artist who dared to challenge conventions and embrace new possibilities.
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Швед Born in Уппсала Импрессионизм, Живопись дикой природы Wikipedia in 17/32 languages
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Американец Born in Новиверк Американский импрессионизм Wikipedia in 13/32 languages
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Француз Born in Этрепаньи Клоизонизм и рубенсовский стиль Wikipedia in 19/32 languages
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Бельгиец Born in Гент Неоимпрессионизм Wikipedia in 19/32 languages
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Американец Born in Сейлем Американский импрессионизм Wikipedia in 14/32 languages
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Британский Born in Мюнхен Пост-импрессионизм Wikipedia in 19/32 languages
Key Influences: James Abbott McNeill Whistler, Edgar Degas. Associated Groups: New English Art Club, Camden Town Group.
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Финка Born in Ноормаркку Живопись реализма Wikipedia in 15/32 languages
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Британский Born in Лондон Постимпрессионизм Wikipedia in 19/32 languages
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British Realistic Landscape Painting
John Arthur Fraser began his days in London, England, born on January 9th, 1838. His father, a tailor from Portsoy, Scotland, carried the political weight of the Chartist movement into their home, while his maternal grandparents had settled in Stanstead, Lower Canada, years earlier. His paintings of the Rockies, such as Fishing Camp, the Rockies, captured the heavy presence of mountains like Mt.
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Венгер Born in Сабинов Постимпрессионизм, экспрессионизм Wikipedia in 19/32 languages
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French Born in Landunvez Impressionism Wikipedia in 19/32 languages
Initially painted in an academic style influenced by Ingres. Embraced en plein air painting, capturing fleeting moments and light effects in her garden at Sèvres. Her son, Pierre Bracquemond, wrote a biography of his parents that provides valuable insights into their lives and artistic collaboration.
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Француз Born in Париж Неоимпрессионизм, Точечная техника Wikipedia in 16/32 languages
Key Themes: Consider his recurring themes of industrialization, urban life, and social justice when viewing his paintings. Technical Innovation: Pay attention to his use of pointillism and his later experimentation with more expressive brushwork.
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Польша Born in Краков Импрессионизм Wikipedia in 21/32 languages
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Французская Born in Этамп Бэль Эпок, Импрессионизм Wikipedia in 18/32 languages
Their friendship blossomed into an intense artistic collaboration—and perhaps something deeper—resulting in Abbéma’s unforgettable portrait of Bernhardt, unveiled at the Paris Salon of 1876.
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American Born in St. Louis American Impressionism
After his time in France, Miller’s travels took him through Pasadena, California, where he influenced the emerging impressionist movement there, before he eventually settled in the art colony of Provincetown, Massachusetts.
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French Neo-Impressionism
Artists like Camille Corot and Jean-François Millet, who focused on rural life and landscapes, likely served as inspiration for Lauge’s subject matter and approach to painting. The burgeoning Impressionist movement also left its mark, though Lauge never fully embraced the radical techniques of Monet or Renoir.
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Австралиец Born in Дарлингхёрст Импрессионизм Wikipedia in 16/32 languages
His early education at Goulburn School provided a foundation, yet it was his studies under Alphonse Legros at the Slade School of Fine Art in London (1881-1883) that truly ignited his artistic ambitions.
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Голландский Born in Гронинген Марина (Морская живопись) Wikipedia in 14/32 languages
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Американский Born in Питтсбург Реализм Wikipedia in 12/32 languages
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Американский Born in Лоуэлл Американская импрессионизм Wikipedia in 15/32 languages
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His initial success came with paintings exhibiting this influence, such as “The Pardon or Absolution” (1849). Stevens was an early enthusiast of Japonisme, incorporating Japanese objects and aesthetics into his compositions, as seen in “La Dame en Rose” (1866).
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Американка Born in Филадельфия Импрессионизм, Портрет Wikipedia in 14/32 languages
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Немец Born in Волькенбург/Мульде Импрессионизм Wikipedia in 15/32 languages
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Американец Born in Ньюберг Американский импрессионизм Wikipedia in 14/32 languages
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Нидерландец Born in Роттердам Ранний реализм XX века Wikipedia in 14/32 languages
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Американка Born in Бостон Импрессионизм Wikipedia in 16/32 languages
«Портрет младенца (Маргарет Перри)» (Portrait of an Infant): Демонстрирует её умение улавливать красоту повседневности. «В лодке» (Dans un Bateau): Завораживающий портрет, воплощающий импрессионистическую витальность. «Томас Серджент Перри читает газету» (Thomas Sergeant Perry Reading a Newspaper): Реалистичное изображение домашнего уюта.
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Американец Born in Гаррисон Научная иллюстрация Wikipedia in 11/32 languages
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Канадский Born in Гринёк Импрессионизм и натурализм
The Brymner family's emigration to Melbourne, Lower Canada (present-day Quebec) in 1857, and their subsequent move to Montreal in 1864, planted the seeds of his connection to the land that would become central to his artistic vision. He attended St Francis College in Richmond, Quebec, and his father’s role as Dominion Archivist provided invaluable support for his burgeoning artistic ambitions.
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Латвиец Born in Салдус Импрессионизм, модерн Wikipedia in 15/32 languages
His early life, steeped in the rhythms of rural Latvian existence, provided an enduring foundation for his artistic vision, imbuing his work with a deep connection to the land and its people. Janis Rozentāls died on December 26, 1916, in Helsinki, Finland, but was later reburied in Forest Cemetery, Riga, in 1920.
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Американский Born in Ира́сбург Американская импрессионизм Wikipedia in 13/32 languages
Signature works · The 100 signature works
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Born in Дорчестер Wikipedia in 13/32 languages
«Стрижка овец» (1890), пожалуй, его самая известная работа, является ярким примером этого стремления. Картина представляет собой мощное изображение сельского труда, передающее энергию и товарищество стригалей за работой. Это не просто запись деятельности; это празднование австралийской мужественности и важности пастушьего промысла. «Передышка» (1891), с ее динамичной композицией и залитой солнцем атмосферой, также захватывает типичный момент из австралийской жизни – группу ковбоев, загоняющих скот по равнинам.
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Ирландский Born in Лондон Экспрессионизм Wikipedia in 14/32 languages
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Нидерландский Born in Зюндерт Романский стиль
WahooArt.com и другие платформы продолжают предлагать высококачественные репродукции картин де Во, гарантируя, что его пленительное видение сохранится для будущих поколений. Его наследие заключается не только в красоте отдельных произведений, но и в их способности вызывать размышления и радовать зрителей своей тонкой прелестью и неожиданным юмором.
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Финляндская Born in Лапинлахти Национальный романтизм Wikipedia in 14/32 languages
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Шотландский Born in Род-имерчус Пост-импрессионизм Wikipedia in 13/32 languages
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British Born in Истлём Outsider art, Impressionism
He also honed his skills at the Royal Academy Schools from 1892 to 1895, where he was awarded the Landseer Scholarship—a prestigious honor recognizing exceptional artistic merit. Initially drawn to the works of Orchardson and Bastien-Lepage, Sims’ artistic explorations soon broadened horizons, embracing the stylistic innovations of Italian quattrocento painting and Puvis de Chavannes. Iris, Sunshine And Wind, and The Bathers are just a few canvases that exemplify Sims’ evolving style and captivating use of light and color.
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Итальянец Born in Венеция Импрессионизм Wikipedia in 14/32 languages
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Француз Born in Монтфорт-су-Ризль Импрессионизм/Постимпрессионизм Wikipedia in 10/32 languages
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Француз Born in Марсель Романтизм, Прерафаэлизм Wikipedia in 14/32 languages
Rich Color Palette: Employing jewel-toned hues and vibrant combinations. Impasto Technique: Applying thick layers of paint to create texture and depth. Luminous Effects: Utilizing unmixed colors that vibrate against each other, anticipating Impressionist principles.
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Figures
| Франция | 33 |
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| США | 12 |
| Великобритания | 10 |
| Нидерланды | 6 |
| Италия | 4 |
| Германия | 4 |
| Россия | 4 |
| Канада | 3 |
| 1810s | 2 |
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| 1820s | 5 |
| 1830s | 7 |
| 1840s | 22 |
| 1850s | 24 |
| 1860s | 26 |
| 1870s | 9 |
| 1880s | 2 |
| 1890s | 1 |
| 1910s | 2 |
| Музей Орсе | 16 |
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| Метрополитен-музей | 9 |
| Институт искусств Чикаго | 6 |
| Музей изящных искусств | 3 |
| Старая национальная галерея | 3 |
| Национальная галерея Канады | 3 |
| Музей современного искусства (MoMA) | 2 |
| Музей Ван Гога | 2 |
Every name
Questions
First place goes to Винсент Ван Гог (#1); Клод Моне (#2) and Поль Сезанн (#3) complete the podium.
Винсент Ван Гог (#1), Клод Моне (#2), Поль Сезанн (#3), Поль Гоген (#4) и Эдуард Мане (#5).
“She often worked outdoors, using the plein air method to catch the shifting qualities of light and atmosphere directly from nature.” — from our biography of Берта Моризо (#9).
This list includes 14 women: Берта Моризо (#9), Мэри Стивенсон Кэссэтт (#16), Сюзанна Валадон (#22), Амрита Шер-Гил (#25), Анна Анкер (#38), Эмили Карр (#41), Ванесса Белл (#46) и Ева Гонсалес (#50).
The highest-ranked художники born in Франция are Клод Моне (#2), Поль Сезанн (#3), Поль Гоген (#4), Эдуард Мане (#5) и Эдгар Дега (#6).
Париж: 12 of the художники in this list were born there.
Франция: 33 of the 100 художники in this list were born there, then США (12) и Великобритания (10).
The earliest-born художник in this list is Шарль-Франсуа Добиньи (#26), born in 1817.
The highest-ranked художники born in США are Мэри Стивенсон Кэссэтт (#16), Чайльд Гассам (#42), Уильям Мерритт Чейз (#52), Фрэнк Бенсон (#56) и Генри Оссава Таннер (#75).
The museums holding the most key works of this list are Музей Орсе (16), Метрополитен-музей (9) и Институт искусств Чикаго (6).
Most художники in this list were born in the 1860s (26 of 100), between 1817 and 1913 overall.
Our catalogue holds 38,001 works by these художники.
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