In short
Blotter (1996) is the Peter Doig painting that draws the most eyes. After it, the eye goes to Girl in White with Trees and Blotter (1993). Among the 28 works of Peter Doig in our catalog, these 28 are the most famous, each a unique original presented with its year, its museum and the reason it endures.
Top 10 paintings by Peter Doig, through the gallery's eye
Girl in White with Trees
Peter Doig's 'Girl in White with Trees' isn’t merely a depiction of a young woman; it’s an immersion into the hazy, dreamlike realm of memory and suggestion. Painted in 2001-2002 during his time in Trinidad, this work stands as a cornerstone of Doig’s distinctive style – a masterful blend of photographic observation, personal experience, and a profound understanding of color and texture. The painting immediately draws the viewer into its…
Blotter
Blotter: A Landscape of Memory and Reflection Peter Doig’s “Blotter,” completed in 1993, stands as a cornerstone of his oeuvre—a painting that encapsulates the artist's signature blend of observation, imagination, and subtle emotional resonance. More than just a depiction of a snowy Canadian landscape, it’s an exploration of memory itself, filtered through the lens of photographic inspiration and imbued with a profound sense of solitude. The artwork immediately draws the…
Hill Houses
Peter Doig’s “Hill Houses,” painted in 1991, isn't merely a depiction of a country road; it’s an immersion into the hazy, subjective realm of memory and place. The painting immediately draws you in with its muted palette – predominantly greens, browns, and greys – creating an atmosphere thick with mist and suggestion. It feels less like a photograph and more like a half-remembered dream, a fleeting impression captured on canvas.…
Peter Doig's famous paintings, numbers 11 to 28
The subjects that held Peter Doig's eye
The four subjects that come back most often in these originals, each with its finest example.
Forest 3 verk
Lakes 3 verk
Trees 3 verk
Memory 2 verk
The museums that keep Peter Doig's originals
De 6 museer som innehar flest av målningarna på denna sida.
| Museum | Stad | Verk av Peter Doig | Målningar från denna lista |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maastricht | 1 | Girl in White with Trees | |
| Liverpool | 1 | Blotter | |
| London | 1 | Hill Houses | |
| Leicester | 1 | Concrete Cabin | |
| Ottawa | 1 | Grand Riviere | |
| London | 1 | Röd hjort |
Peter Doig across the years: the unique originals of each
15 years separate Peter Doig's first and last dated originals shown here, 1990 and 2004: each year has its place below.
Verk per år
Pick a year to see its originals.
Röd hjort
Peter Doig och Röda Deer – En Övergivelse till Minnet Peter Doig är en skotsk målare vars konst väcker ett stillsamt kraftfullt – en hjärtlig skönhet som härrör från den ömtåliga balansen mellan minne, landskap och målardagens förtrollande potential. Hans liv har varit präglat av ständig omflyttning, en nomadisk existens som djupgående formade hans konstnärliga vision. Tidiga förflyttningar tog honom från Edinburgh till Trinidad 1962, följt av Kanada 1966, varje…
Hill Houses
Peter Doig’s “Hill Houses,” painted in 1991, isn't merely a depiction of a country road; it’s an immersion into the hazy, subjective realm of memory and place. The painting immediately draws you in with its muted palette – predominantly greens, browns, and greys – creating an atmosphere thick with mist and suggestion. It feels less like a photograph and more like a half-remembered dream, a fleeting impression captured on canvas.…
More from 1991
Concrete Cabin
Concrete Cabin: A Landscape of Memory and Modernity Peter Doig’s "Concrete Cabin," painted in 1992, is more than just a depiction of a forest scene; it's an exploration of memory, the interplay between nature and human intervention, and the subtle anxieties of modernity. The canvas presents a dense woodland, rendered with a distinctive looseness that evokes both the vibrancy of Impressionism and the unsettling ambiguity of Magic Realism. Towering trees,…
Blotter
Blotter: A Landscape of Memory and Reflection Peter Doig’s “Blotter,” completed in 1993, stands as a cornerstone of his oeuvre—a painting that encapsulates the artist's signature blend of observation, imagination, and subtle emotional resonance. More than just a depiction of a snowy Canadian landscape, it’s an exploration of memory itself, filtered through the lens of photographic inspiration and imbued with a profound sense of solitude. The artwork immediately draws the…
Peter Doig's paintings: questions for the gallery
What is the single most famous work of Peter Doig?Reveal the answer
Blotter (1996). Girl in White with Trees and Blotter (1993) come next.
At what age did Peter Doig create Blotter?Reveal the answer
37 years old: Blotter dates from 1996, and Peter Doig was born in 1959.
Which ten paintings by Peter Doig are the most famous?Reveal the answer
Blotter, Girl in White with Trees, Blotter, Screaming Cop (Echo Lake), Pelican, Echo Lake, Hill Houses, Ski Jacket, Echo Lake och Untitled (Figure in Mountain Landscape). The ranking above gives each one's year and museum.
How many works by Peter Doig are known?Reveal the answer
Our catalog holds 28 works by Peter Doig, dated from 1990 to 2004.
Where can the most famous Peter Doig originals be seen?Reveal the answer
Mostly in Bonnefanten Museum (Maastricht), Walker Art Gallery (Liverpool) och British Council Collection (London). The museum table above lists them all.
During which period did Peter Doig create the best-known paintings?Reveal the answer
In 1996: 4 of the 28 works on this page were made then, Blotter among them.
Which famous Peter Doig painting is the earliest, and which the latest?Reveal the answer
On this page, the earliest is Röd hjort (1990) and the latest Metropolitan (2004).
What subjects did Peter Doig favour?Reveal the answer
Forest (3), Lakes (3) och Trees (3), across the 28 works on this page.
What materials did Peter Doig paint with most?Reveal the answer
Acrylic On Canvas, for 2 of the 28 works on this page.
Which movement does the work of Peter Doig belong to?Reveal the answer
Contemporary landscape och Expressionism, judging by the originals on this page.