Symbolist: original voices
47 Famous Symbolist Художники 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, Арнольд Бёклин, Бальтюс и Фердинанд Ходлер. These 47 художники, from Джордж Фредерик Уоттс (born 1817) to Константин Алексеевич Васильев (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
- 47Художники
- 1817–1942Годы рождения
- 24Страны рождения
- 2Женщины
- 9 934Работы в нашем каталоге
- Города с наибольшим количеством рождений
- Париж (2), Санкт-Петербург (2), Хамина (2), Бордо (1)
- Музеи с наибольшим количеством ключевых работ
- Государственная Третьяковская галерея (4), Музей Орсе (3), Национальный музей в Варшаве (3), Музей Крёллер-Мюллера (2)
- Женщины в этом списке
- Элис Пайк Барни, Энни Луиза Свиннертон
One artist at a time
47 Symbolist Художники and their signature works
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Бальтюс 1908–2001
Франко-польский Born in Париж Классический, фигуративный Wikipedia in 20/32 languages
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Фердинанд Ходлер 1853–1918
Швейцарец Born in Берн Символизм, Параллелизм, Реализм Wikipedia in 26/32 languages
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Пьер Сесиль Пюви де Шаванн 1824–1898
Француз Born in Лион Символизм Wikipedia in 24/32 languages
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Макс Клингер 1857–1920
Немецкий Born in Лейпциг Символизм Wikipedia in 22/32 languages
He anticipated the work of later Surrealists like Salvador Dalí and René Magritte through his exploration of dreamlike states and subconscious desires.
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Николай Константинович Рерих 1874–1947
Русский Born in Санкт-Петербург Символизм, Модернизм Wikipedia in 30/32 languages
Agni Yoga (1929). И мы продолжаем рыбалку (1922). Священные Гималаи (1934).
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Франц фон Штук 1863–1928
Немецкий Born in Теттенвайс Символизм, модерн Wikipedia in 22/32 languages
Mythology served as a constant source of inspiration, drawing from Greek, Roman, and biblical narratives which he reimagined with a distinctly personal flair – transforming familiar stories into hauntingly beautiful allegories.
Signature works · The 100 signature works
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Микалоюс Константинас Чюрлёнис 1875–1911
Литвинец Born in Варена Символизм Wikipedia in 25/32 languages
His early years were shaped by the vibrant atmosphere of Vilnium, where his initial fascination with both music and visual arts began to blossom. He spent his youth in Druskininkai and Plungiai, absorbing the beauty of Lithuania's landscapes and developing a keen eye for detail. Čiurlionis’s artistic style is deeply rooted in Symbolism, a movement that sought to transcend mere representation and delve into the realm of emotions and ideas through subtle suggestion rather than direct depiction.
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Михаил Врубель 1856–1910
Русский Born in Омск Символизм, модерн Wikipedia in 26/32 languages
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Вильгельм Хаммерсхёй 1864–1916
Датский Born in Копенгаген Символизм Wikipedia in 22/32 languages
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Джордж Фредерик Уоттс 1817–1904
Британец Born in Лондон Символизм Wikipedia in 19/32 languages
Signature works · The 100 signature works
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Ян Тороп 1858–1928
Голландский Born in Пурвореджо Символизм, Ар-нуво, Пуантилизм Wikipedia in 18/32 languages
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Козьма Сергеевич Петров-Водкин 1878–1939
Русский Born in Хвалынск Пост-импрессионизм Wikipedia in 22/32 languages
Kuzma Sergeevich Petrov-Vodkin – a name synonymous with the profound and deeply personal artistic spirit of early 20th-century Russia – was far more than simply a painter. He was a philosophical explorer, a master of symbolic language, and an astute chronicler of his nation’s turbulent soul. However, he quickly transcended these conventions, embracing elements of Symbolism—a European movement that sought to express abstract ideas and emotions through evocative imagery.
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Джованни Сегантини 1858–1899
Итальянец Born in Арко Символизм, дивизионизм Wikipedia in 19/32 languages
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Михаил Васильевич Нестеров 1862–1942
Русский Born in Уфа Символизм, Религиозная живопись Wikipedia in 22/32 languages
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Фелисьен Ропс 1833–1898
Бельгиец Born in Намюр Символизм, Декаданс Wikipedia in 21/32 languages
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Хуго Симберг 1873–1917
Finnish Born in Хамина Symbolism Wikipedia in 20/32 languages
«Раненый ангел» (1903) — истинный шедевр, воплощающий его символический подход к искусству.
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Хулио Ромеро Де Торрес 1874–1930
Born in Кордова Wikipedia in 11/32 languages
Amor Místico y Amor Profano, возможно, его самая знаковая работа, прекрасно иллюстрирует этот подход. Творчество Ромеро де Торреса глубоко укоренено в культуре и ландшафте Андалусии, особенно в его любимой Кордове. Его картины населены архетипическими фигурами — цыганами, тореадорами, женщинами, окутанными шалями — изображенными с поразительным реализмом, который противоречит их символическому весу.
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Эжен Каррьер 1849–1906
Француз Born in Гурнаи-сюр-Марнэ Французский символизм Wikipedia in 18/32 languages
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Станислав Выспяньский 1869–1907
Поляк Born in Краков Польский символизм, Молодая Польша Wikipedia in 23/32 languages
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Илайхью Веддер 1836–1923
Американец Born in Нью-Йорк Символизм, Романтизм Wikipedia in 13/32 languages
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Константин Андреевич Сомов 1869–1939
Русский Born in Санкт-Петербург Мир искусства, Рококо Wikipedia in 17/32 languages
"Девушка, снимающая маску" – показывает стремление Сомова к символизму и психологической глубине.
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Элис Пайк Барни 1857–1931
Американка Born in Цинциннати Символизм Wikipedia in 12/32 languages
Alice Pike Barney, born in Cincinnati in 1857, wasn't merely an artist; she was a defiant bloom pushing against the rigid constraints of her era. Her story isn’t just about paint on canvas; it’s about challenging the status quo and forging a path for women in a world that often sought to confine them. Her paintings – portraits, landscapes, and symbolic studies – are now housed in prestigious collections, including the Smithsonian American Art Museum, ensuring that her artistic legacy endures.
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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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Артур Боуэн Дэвис 1862–1928
Американский Born in Ютика Модернизм, Символизм Wikipedia in 11/32 languages
Davies’s mature style is characterized by its lyrical quality, delicate brushwork, and evocative use of color. Unicorns: Legend, Sea Calm, perhaps his most famous work, exemplifies this approach. The Hudson River School, with its idealized depictions of American landscapes, provided a foundation for his technical skills.
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Константин Алексеевич Васильев 1942–1976
Русский Born in Майкоп Символизм
«Князь Игорь», пожалуй, его самая знаковая картина, служит идеальным примером такого подхода. Сцена пронизана напряжением и предчувствием неминуемой гибели; фигуры переданы через резкие контрасты света и тени, транслируя как величие героического повествования, так и неизбежность его краха.
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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 Добужинский 1875–1957
Русско-литовский Born in Новгород Экспрессионизм, Пейзажи городов
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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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Харальд Слот-Мёллер 1864–1937
French Born in Фредериксберг Post-Impressionism Wikipedia in 10/32 languages
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Константин Фёдорович Богаевский 1872–1943
Русско-украинский Born in Феодосия Символизм 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. His work stands as a powerful example of Russian Symbolism, blending Romanticism with early modern trends and offering viewers a glimpse into a dreamlike world born from the heart of Crimea.
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Джулио Аристид Сарторио 1860–1932
Итальянец Born in Рим Символизм, 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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Чарльз Де Сусси Рicketts 1866–1931
Британский Born in Женева Символизм и влияние Ренессанса Wikipedia in 7/32 languages
Signature works
Signature Symbolist works
A timeline
Symbolist through its signature works
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- 1882
- 1886
- 1890
- 1890
- 1891
- 1893
- 1897
- 1902
- 1905
- 1906
- 1909
- 1914
- 1923
Figures
The figures
| Россия | 7 |
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| Франция | 5 |
| Швейцария | 3 |
| Германия | 3 |
| США | 3 |
| Дания | 2 |
| Польша | 2 |
| Италия | 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 |
| Государственная Третьяковская галерея | 4 |
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| Музей Орсе | 3 |
| Национальный музей в Варшаве | 3 |
| Музей Крёллер-Мюллера | 2 |
| Старая национальная галерея | 2 |
| Кунстхаус Цюрих | 2 |
| Метрополитен-музей | 2 |
| Statens Museum For Kunst | 2 |
Every name
List of 47 famous Symbolist художники, every name
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Гюстав МороФранцуз · 1826–1898 - 2
Одилон РедонФранцуз · 1840–1916 - 3
Арнольд БёклинШвейцарец · 1827–1901 - 4
БальтюсФранко-польский · 1908–2001 - 5
Фердинанд ХодлерШвейцарец · 1853–1918 - 6
Пьер Сесиль Пюви де ШаваннФранцуз · 1824–1898 - 7
Макс КлингерНемецкий · 1857–1920 - 8
Николай Константинович РерихРусский · 1874–1947 - 9
Франц фон ШтукНемецкий · 1863–1928 - 10
Микалоюс Константинас ЧюрлёнисЛитвинец · 1875–1911 - 11
Михаил ВрубельРусский · 1856–1910 - 12
Вильгельм ХаммерсхёйДатский · 1864–1916 - 13
Джордж Фредерик УоттсБританец · 1817–1904 - 14
Ян ТоропГолландский · 1858–1928 - 15
Яцек Мальчевский1854–1929 - 16
Козьма Сергеевич Петров-ВодкинРусский · 1878–1939 - 17
Джованни СегантиниИтальянец · 1858–1899 - 18
Михаил Васильевич НестеровРусский · 1862–1942 - 19
Фелисьен РопсБельгиец · 1833–1898 - 20
Хуго СимбергFinnish · 1873–1917 - 21
Хулио Ромеро Де Торрес1874–1930 - 22
Фернан КнопфБельгиец · 1858–1921 - 23
Эжен КаррьерФранцуз · 1849–1906 - 24
Станислав ВыспяньскийПоляк · 1869–1907 - 25
Илайхью ВеддерАмериканец · 1836–1923 - 26
Магнус ЭнкельФинляндская · 1870–1925 - 27
Константин Андреевич СомовРусский · 1869–1939 - 28
Элис Пайк БарниАмериканка · 1857–1931 - 29
Viktor Elpidiforovich Borisov Musatov1870–1905 - 30
Франц Фон БайросАвстриец · 1866–1924 - 31
Карлос ШвабеШвейцарский · 1866–1926 - 32
Энни Луиза СвиннертонБританская · 1880–1933 - 33
Артур Боуэн ДэвисАмериканский · 1862–1928 - 34
Хуан Мариа Эгуэн РодригесПеруанский · 1874–1942 - 35
Константин Алексеевич ВасильевРусский · 1942–1976 - 36
Alphonse OsbertFrench · 1857–1939 - 37
Мстислав ДобужинскийРусско-литовский · 1875–1957 - 38
Victor Borisov-Musatov1870–1905 - 39
Léon Frédéric1856–1940 - 40
Amédée MasclefFrench · 1858–1916 - 41
Руперт БанниAustralian · 1864–1947 - 42
Харальд Слот-МёллерFrench · 1864–1937 - 43
Константин Фёдорович БогаевскийРусско-украинский · 1872–1943 - 44
Джулио Аристид СарториоИтальянец · 1860–1932 - 45
Henri Emilien RousseauFrench · 1875–1933 - 46
Казимир СтабровскийПоляк · 1869–1929 - 47
Чарльз Де Сусси РickettsБританский · 1866–1931
Questions
Your questions
Which Symbolist художник is the most famous?
First place goes to Гюстав Моро (#1); Одилон Редон (#2) and Арнольд Бёклин (#3) complete the podium.
Who are the 5 most famous Symbolist художники?
Гюстав Моро (#1), Одилон Редон (#2), Арнольд Бёклин (#3), Бальтюс (#4) и Фердинанд Ходлер (#5).
Where were most Symbolist художники born?
Россия: 7 of the 47 художники 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 Государственная Третьяковская галерея (4), Музей Орсе (3) и Национальный музей в Варшаве (3).
Who was the first Symbolist художник?
The earliest-born художник in this list is Джордж Фредерик Уоттс (#13), born in 1817.
Who are the most famous Symbolist художники from Россия?
The highest-ranked художники born in Россия are Николай Константинович Рерих (#8), Михаил Врубель (#11), Козьма Сергеевич Петров-Водкин (#16), Михаил Васильевич Нестеров (#18) и Константин Андреевич Сомов (#27).
In which period did Symbolist art flourish?
Most художники in this list were born in the 1860s (13 of 47), between 1817 and 1942 overall.
Which techniques define Symbolist art?
“Čiurlionis’s oeuvre is remarkably diverse, encompassing a vast range of subjects—from landscapes and portraits to abstract compositions and musical frescoes.” — from our biography of Микалоюс Константинас Чюрлёнис (#10).
Which city was home to the most Symbolist художники?
Париж: 2 of the художники in this list were born there.
Who are the most famous Symbolist художники from Франция?
The highest-ranked художники born in Франция are Гюстав Моро (#1), Одилон Редон (#2), Бальтюс (#4), Пьер Сесиль Пюви де Шаванн (#6) и Эжен Каррьер (#23).
Who are the most famous female Symbolist художники?
This list includes 2 women: Элис Пайк Барни (#28) и Энни Луиза Свиннертон (#32).
Where can I see more works by these художники?
Our catalogue holds 9,934 works by these художники.
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