Realist, master by master
The 100 Greatest Realist Painters
Among the Realist painters, Гюстав Курбе (1819–1877) holds the first place, celebrated for Погребение в Орнан and Срещата или Добър вечер, господине Курбе. Жан-Франсоа Миле, Герхард Рихтер, Уинслоу Хомър and Едуард Хопър follow. The catalogue spans 100 masters, from Жак Лоран Агасе (born 1767) to Петър Дойг (born 1959), across 32 countries.
About this catalogue. This catalogue gathers the artists whose works our collection records as Realist, ordered by our fame ranking. Artists born after 1955 with no Wikidata record await verification. Beside each name, the number of our 32 languages in which Wikipedia devotes an article to the artist.
The collection in brief
Realist: the collection in brief
- 100Artists
- 1767–1959Years of birth
- 32Countries of birth
- 8Women
- 5Living artists
- 20627Works in our catalogue
- Cities with most births
- Москва (5), Париж (4), Санкт Петербург (2), Лион (2)
- Museums holding the most key works
- Третяковска галерея (11), Музей д’Орсе (9), Метрополитън Музей на изкуствата (5), Art Institute of Chicago (5)
- The women of this list
- Паула Рего, Роза Боньор, Мarlene Dumas, Къки Смит, Алис Нил, Елин Даниелсон-Гамбоги, Берта Вегман, Гвен Джон
Master by master
The catalogue: 100 Realist Painters
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Жан-Франсоа Миле 1814–1875
Френска Born in Гревил-Аг Реализъм, Барбизонска школа Wikipedia, 30 of 32 languages
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Герхард Рихтер born 1932
Германец Born in Дрезден ['Фотореализъм', 'Абстракция'] Wikipedia, 28 of 32 languages
After dropping out of school at age fifteen, Richter enters the industrial landscape of post-war Germany. In 1951, he begins formal studies at the Dresden Academy of Fine Arts. In 1972, he represented West Germany at the Venice Biennale, a moment that solidified his standing on the international stage.
On view at The physical presence of Richter’s practice spans major institutional collections across Europe.
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Уинслоу Хомър 1836–1910
Американец Born in Бостън Американски реализъм Wikipedia, 24 of 32 languages
In 1859, Homer moved to New York City and opened a studio in the Tenth Street Studio Building. In 1881, he began a two-year stay in England, living in Cullercoats, near Newcastle. Homer remains a central figure in the development of American Realism.
On view at Tracing the physical presence of his work requires visiting several major institutions across the United States.
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Вилиам Адолф Бугро 1825–1905
Френска Born in Ла Рошел Академичен реализъм Wikipedia, 29 of 32 languages
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Диего Ривера 1886–1957
Мексиканец Born in Гуанахуато Мексикански мурализ, Социален реализъм Wikipedia, 31 of 32 languages
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Иля Репин 1844–1930
Роден в Украйна, руски Born in Чухуив Реализъм Wikipedia, 32 of 32 languages
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Оноре Домие 1808–1879
Френски Born in Марсилия Реализъм, Сатира Wikipedia, 29 of 32 languages
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Карл Ларсон 1853–1919
Swedish Born in Стокхолм Arts and Crafts movement Wikipedia, 28 of 32 languages
The Old Man and the New Trees (1883).
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Иван Шишкин 1831–1898
Руски Born in Елабуга Реализъм, Передвижници Wikipedia, 30 of 32 languages
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Луциан Фройд 1922–2011
британски художник Born in Берлин Реализъм Wikipedia, 23 of 32 languages
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Хосе Давид Алфаро Сикейрос 1896–1974
Мексикански Born in Чиуауа Социален реализъм, Мурализъм Wikipedia, 24 of 32 languages
These convictions fueled his intellectual curiosity and propelled him toward anarchist thought, shaping his worldview before he even embarked on formal artistic training. His studies at the Academy of San Carlos proved pivotal, not only honing his technical skills but also fostering a rebellious spirit that would soon find expression in his groundbreaking approach to mural painting.
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Сигмар Полке 1941–2010
Германец Born in Олешница Капиталист Реализъм; Ньооекпресионизъм Wikipedia, 22 of 32 languages
Sigmar Polke’s artistic journey was profoundly shaped by the tumultuous currents of 20th-century history, beginning with his birth in Oels (now Olesnica), a small town in German Silesia, in 1941. In the 1980s, Polke dramatically returned to painting, but not in any conventional sense.
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Паула Рего 1935–2022
Португалска Born in Лисабон Сюрреализъм, Експресионизъм, Феминистки изкуство Wikipedia, 18 of 32 languages
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Томас Ейкънс 1844–1916
Американец Born in Филаделфия Реализъм Wikipedia, 24 of 32 languages
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Анри Фантен-Латур 1836–1904
Френска Born in Гренобъл Реализъм и символизъм Wikipedia, 25 of 32 languages
Fantin-Latour worked with a steady, disciplined hand, often leaning toward a conservative and traditionalist approach even as the art world around him shifted. He drew inspiration from the austere compositions of 17th-century Dutch flower paintings and the flattened perspectives found in Japanese prints.
On view at His presence is felt in the quiet halls of the Musée d'Orsay in Paris, where his canvases reside among the great shifts of nineteenth-century art.
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Роза Боньор 1822–1899
Френска Born in Бордо Реализъм, Живописен Wikipedia, 24 of 32 languages
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Хосе Клементе Ороско 1883–1949
Мексикански Born in Сиудад Гусман Мексикански мурализъм Wikipedia, 25 of 32 languages
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Антонио Лопес Гарсия born 1936
Испанец Born in Томелозо Реализъм Wikipedia, 14 of 32 languages
Antonio López García was born on January 6, 1936, in Tomelloso, Ciudad Real, Spain—a region steeped in rural tradition—just before the eruption of the Spanish Civil War. This formative influence would prove crucial to López García's subsequent artistic trajectory. He drew inspiration from Italian Renaissance sculpture, particularly Velázquez, whom he regarded as an exemplar of masterful realism.
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Раджа Рави Варма 1848–1906
Индиец Born in Киламанаур Академичен и индийски фюжън Wikipedia, 22 of 32 languages
Born in 1848 within the opulent confines of Kilimanoor Palace, nestled amidst the lush landscapes of Kerala, his life unfolded as a remarkable synthesis of aristocratic privilege and an unyielding creative spirit. Visit museums: Immerse yourself in Varma’s legacy at The Raja Ravi Varma Heritage Foundation, The Ganesh Shivaswamy Foundation, and the Kiran Nadar Museum of Art.
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Петър Дойг born 1959
Scottish Born in Единбург Figurative painting
Doig’s technique is characterized by complex layering of paint and color, creating a sense of depth and atmosphere. Doig’s artistic development was significantly shaped by exposure to the works of Edvard Munch, Caspar David Friedrich, Claude Monet, Gustav Klimt, and H.C.
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Виктор Васнецов 1848–1926
Русский Born in Вятка Национально-романтизм Wikipedia, 29 of 32 languages
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Аксели Гален-Калела 1865–1931
Финландски Born in Пори Национален романтизъм Wikipedia, 26 of 32 languages
National Romanticism: Gallen-Kallela е смятан за ключова фигура в финландския Национален романтизъм, художествено движение, което се стреми да отпразнува уникалната култура и идентичност на Финландия.
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Василий Верешчагин 1842–1904
Руски Born in Череповец Передвижници Wikipedia, 28 of 32 languages
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Мarlene Dumas born 1953
Южноафриканска и Нидерландска Born in Кейптаун Романтизъм, Фигуративна живопис Wikipedia, 16 of 32 languages
Мarlene Dumas е южноафриканска художничка, която се превърна в една от най-влиятелните фигури в съвременното изкуство. Нейната творба резонира с дълбочина на емоциите, рядко срещана днес и тя е известна със своите силно въздействащи портрети, които изследват теми като раса, сексуалност и идентичност – елементи, които винаги са били в центъра на художествения й подход.
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George Wesley Bellows 1882–1925
Американски Born in Кълъмбъс Реализъм, Ашкан Школа Wikipedia, 17 of 32 languages
Both Members of This Club (1909) – Световен образец за улавяне на атмосферата на боксьорски клуб. Stag at Sharkey’s (1909) – Друга икона, представяща боксова битка с драматично осветление и композиция. Men of the Docks (1912) – Мощно изображение на работническата класа, демонстриращо уменията на Бellows за улавяне на физика и текстура.
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Къки Смит born 1954
Германец/американка Born in Нюрнберг Съвременна скулптура Wikipedia, 17 of 32 languages
Principal works · The hundred celebrated works
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Архип Куинджи 1841–1910
Руски/Украински/Гръцки Born in Марица Реализъм, Импресионизъм Wikipedia, 27 of 32 languages
Kuindzhi’s early life was shaped by a unique confluence of circumstances. This friendship proved crucial, introducing Kuindzhi to the foundations of art and laying the groundwork for his future endeavors. His early landscapes, such as “Deserted Village” (1874) and “The Chumak Road” (1875), demonstrated his growing social awareness and his ability to imbue his paintings with emotional depth.
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Кандиду Портинари 1903–1962
Бразилски Born in Бродоски Неореализъм Wikipedia, 19 of 32 languages
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Василий Перов 1833–1882
Руски Born in Тоболск Реализъм Wikipedia, 28 of 32 languages
He quickly gained recognition for his talent, earning silver and gold medals from the Imperial Academy of Arts – awards that afforded him the opportunity to study abroad in 1861. Vasily Perov’s untimely death from tuberculosis in 1882 at the age of 48 marked a significant loss for Russian art.
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Исак Левитан 1860–1900
Руска Born in Кйбартаи Пейзаж с настроение Wikipedia, 25 of 32 languages
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Валентин Серов 1865–1911
Руски Born in Санкт Петербург Импресионизъм, Модернизъм Wikipedia, 27 of 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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Джеймс Тисо 1836–1902
Френска Born in Нант Импресионизъм, Реализъм, Жапонизъм Wikipedia, 26 of 32 languages
(известен още като Млада жена в червена блуза) – Музе д'Орсе, Париж. Интересна история – Националната галерия на Виктория, Мелбърн. Скриване – Национална галерия за изкуства, Вашингтон. Фараон и неговият мъртъв син – Еврейският музей, Ню Йорк.
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Peder Severin Kroyer 1851–1909
ДАНСКА Born in Странгала Реализъм и импресионизъм Wikipedia, 24 of 32 languages
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Константин Мюниер 1831–1905
Български Born in Етербек Социален реализъм Wikipedia, 16 of 32 languages
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Алберт Еделфелт 1854–1905
Финландска Born in Порвоо Реализъм Wikipedia, 25 of 32 languages
In 1874, at nineteen, Edelfelt moved to Paris. By 1876, he had moved to a studio at 81 boulevard du Montparnasse. His ability to blend formal academic training with the observation of everyday life helped define the Golden Age of Finnish Art.
On view at To see his brushwork in person, one might travel to Helsinki.
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Жан Луи Ернест Месионьер 1815–1891
Френски Born in Лион Академична живопис Wikipedia, 23 of 32 languages
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Николай Ге 1831–1894
Руски, Украински Born in Воронеж Реализъм, Ранен руски символизъм Wikipedia, 20 of 32 languages
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Емил Фриант 1863–1932
Франция Born in Дижон Реализм Wikipedia, 20 of 32 languages
Friant's childhood was indelibly marked by the Franco-Prussian War (1870–1871), during which his family fled to Nancy, then part of France, seeking refuge from Prussian occupation. He actively engaged with the artistic currents circulating within Parisian society—particularly Impressionism—absorbing inspiration from luminaries like Claude Monet and Pierre-Auguste Renoir, whose innovative use of light and color challenged prevailing aesthetic norms.
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Джордж Кълеб Бингхем 1811–1879
Американски Born in Утрехт Луминизъм, Реализъм Wikipedia, 22 of 32 languages
Order No. 11: Illustrates the complexities of interactions between settlers and Native Americans.
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Константин Троян 1810–1865
Френски Born in Севър Барбизонска школа Wikipedia, 20 of 32 languages
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Борис Кустодиев 1878–1927
Руски Born in Астрахан Реализъм, Ар Нуво Wikipedia, 24 of 32 languages
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Михаел Петер Анкер 1849–1927
Датска Born in Борнхолм Реализъм Wikipedia, 22 of 32 languages
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Василий Поленов 1844–1927
Руски Born in Санкт Петербург Передвижници Wikipedia, 22 of 32 languages
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Уилиъм Салтер 1804–1875
Британска Born in Хонитън Портретна живопис
Born in 1804 in the quiet town of Honiton, Devon, Salter’s early life was rooted in the traditional English landscape, yet his artistic spirit was destined for much larger stages. In 1822, he sought the rigorous training offered by the studios of James Northcote, a connection that would prove transformative for his developing style. The zenith of Salter’s career arrived in 1836 with the unveiling of his most ambitious and celebrated undertaking: The Waterloo Banquet.
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Франк фон Дефрегер 1835–1921
Австриец Born in Страндах Мюнхенска школа Wikipedia, 17 of 32 languages
Franz von Defregger emerged from the rugged beauty of Tyrol, Austria, born on April 30, 1835, in the small hamlet of Strohn. He displayed an early aptitude for music, finding solace and expression in playing the flugelhorn with local bands, while simultaneously developing a natural talent for drawing and woodcarving as he worked alongside his father on the farm. His work was prominently displayed at the Century of German Art exhibition in Berlin (1906), further enhancing his national recognition.
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Алексей Венецианов 1780–1847
Русскин Born in Москва Реализм и Романтизм Wikipedia, 18 of 32 languages
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Ееро Ярнефелт 1863–1937
Финландска Born in Виборг ['Натурализъм', 'Реализъм'] Wikipedia, 17 of 32 languages
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Николай Ярошенко 1846–1898
Руски/Украински Born in Полтава Реализъм, Передвижници Wikipedia, 19 of 32 languages
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Константин Маковски 1839–1915
Руснашка Born in Москва Академизъм, Реализъм Wikipedia, 22 of 32 languages
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Кас Гилберт 1859–1934
Американец Born in Зейнсвил Боз-ар (Beaux-Arts) Wikipedia, 17 of 32 languages
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Франц фон Ленбах 1836–1904
Германец Born in Шробенаузе Портрет Wikipedia, 20 of 32 languages
As Lenbach matured, so too did his artistic style. In 1895, a scandal erupted when it was discovered that assistants had been passing off unfinished works as his own, damaging his reputation and casting a shadow over his career. He became known as the “Malerfürst” – Painter Prince – reflecting his elevated status within Munich’s artistic circles and his frequent commissions from royalty, nobility, and industrialists.
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Алексей Саврасов 1830–1897
Руски Born in Москва Лирична пейзажна живопис Wikipedia, 21 of 32 languages
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Михай Мункачи 1844–1900
Унгарец Born in Мукачево Реализъм Wikipedia, 18 of 32 languages
Initially influenced by Hungarian genre painters like Károly Lotz and János Jankó, he embraced the vibrant colors and theatrical compositions of his contemporaries. However, his exposure to Gustave Courbet at the Paris Universal Exposition ignited a pivotal shift toward broader brushstrokes and tonal color schemes—a decisive break from traditional Hungarian aesthetics.
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Николаос Гизис 1842–1901
Гръцки Born in Тинос Мюнхенска школа, импресионизъм Wikipedia, 20 of 32 languages
This wasn’t merely a stylistic imitation; it represented a conscious effort to forge a distinctly Greek artistic identity within the broader European context, acknowledging both the legacy of classical antiquity and the influence of contemporary trends emanating from Bavaria due to historical ties between the two nations. Nikolaos Gyzis stands as a foundational figure of modern Greek painting, bridging European academic mastery with a distinctly Greek sensibility – a legacy that will undoubtedly endure for generations to come.
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Ласло Меднянски 1852–1919
Унгаро-словашки Born in Словакия Импресионизъм, Реализъм Wikipedia, 14 of 32 languages
Despite this aristocratic background, Mednyánszky’s early life was marked by a constant movement between family estates and travels across Europe. His early exposure to the vibrant colors and loose brushwork of Impressionism, combined with his travels through the Carpathian Mountains and Hungarian plains, profoundly shaped his artistic vision. Serving on the front lines during World War I, he witnessed firsthand the horrors of conflict and the resilience of the human spirit – experiences that deeply influenced his artistic output.
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Йозеф Израелс 1824–1911
Нидерландски Born in Гронинген Хейг Школа, Реализъм Wikipedia, 16 of 32 languages
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Елин Даниелсон-Гамбоги 1861–1919
Финландка Born in Нормарку Реалистично рисуване Wikipedia, 15 of 32 languages
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Лорънс Стивън Лоури 1887–1976
Британска Born in Стретфорд Индустриално рисуване Wikipedia, 13 of 32 languages
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Юзеф Челмонци 1849–1914
Полска Born in Лович Реализъм, Позитивизъм Wikipedia, 15 of 32 languages
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Никола Франсоа Октав Тасер 1800–1874
Националност Born in Париж Изкуствено движение или стил
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John Fraser 1838–1898
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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Uroš Predić 1857–1953
Serbian Born in Orlovat Realism painting Wikipedia, 17 of 32 languages
His work remains a vital touchstone for understanding the social fabric of the 19th and early 20th centuries in the Balkans. Through his dedication to realism, he ensured that the faces, the traditions, and the very soul of Serbia would remain vibrantly alive for generations to come. His life, spanning nearly a century until his death in 1953, served as a living bridge between the traditionalist roots of the Balkans and the rigorous academic standards of the Western art world.
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Жан-Фредерик Рафаели 1850–1924
Французски Born in Париж Реализъм и импресионизъм Wikipedia, 15 of 32 languages
Rejecting the idealized representations favored by Academic art, Raffaëlli sought to convey not merely physical likeness but also psychological depth and emotional resonance. Observation and Context: Raffaëlli’s method prioritized capturing the nuances of human experience within specific social environments. Jean-François Raffaëlli passed away on February 11, 1924, leaving behind a legacy characterized by empathy, observational acuity, and a singular contribution to the history of French art.
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Берта Вегман 1847–1926
Датска/Швейцарска Born in Сольо Реализъм, Портретизъм Wikipedia, 15 of 32 languages
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Георгиос Якобидис 1853–1932
Грък Born in Хидира Мюнхенска школа Wikipedia, 8 of 32 languages
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Лионел Уолден 1861–1933
American Born in Норвич Impressionism, Realism, Seascapes
Born in Norwich, Connecticut, his early life took him through the landscapes of Minnesota, where his family had moved following his father's appointment as a rector. Walden became a celebrated figure in the salons of Paris, earning medals and eventually being inducted into the French Legion of Honor.
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Павел Филонов 1883–1941
Руски Born in Москва Аналитична реалност Wikipedia, 15 of 32 languages
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Хендрик Вилем Месдаг 1831–1915
Нидерландска Born in Гронинген Марина (Морска живопис) Wikipedia, 14 of 32 languages
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Паскал Дъган-Буверет 1852–1929
Френски Born in Париж Реализъм Wikipedia, 14 of 32 languages
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Alfred Émile Léopold Stevens 1823–1906
He meticulously studied the works of artists like Gerard ter Borch and Gabriel Metsu, absorbing their techniques for depicting domestic interiors and everyday life. His initial success came with paintings exhibiting this influence, such as “The Pardon or Absolution” (1849).
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Херман Херцог 1832–1932
Германско-американска Born in Бремен Дюселдорфска школа, Хадсон Ривър Скул (влияние)
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Carl Vilhelm Holsoe 1863–1935
Danish Golden Age
His achievements, including receiving the prestigious Eckersberg Medal, reflect a career dedicated to the pursuit of visual truth through atmosphere.
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Фриц Фон Уде 1848–1911
Германец Born in Волкенбург Импресионизъм Wikipedia, 15 of 32 languages
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Гвен Джон 1876–1939
Уелизка Born in Хавърфордуест Модернизъм Wikipedia, 17 of 32 languages
The pivotal moment in Gwen John’s artistic trajectory arrived with her move to Paris in 1903. Around 1913, Gwen experienced a profound spiritual awakening, converting to Catholicism – a transformation that permeated her artistic vision, imbuing her work with a sense of quiet contemplation and a desire to create art as a form of devotion. A memorial exhibition held in London in 1946 sparked renewed interest, and subsequent scholarship has revealed the depth and originality of her vision.
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Самюъл Лук Филдс 1844–1927
Британски Born in Ливърпул Социален реализъм Wikipedia, 11 of 32 languages
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Н.Ц. Уайети 1882–1945
Американски Born in Недим Реализъм, Илюстрация Wikipedia, 15 of 32 languages
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Франсис Дейвис 1848–1912
American Born in Матописает Academic classical painting Wikipedia, 17 of 32 languages
Millet’s childhood in Mattapoisett nurtured a deep connection to the natural world—a fascination that would later find expression in landscapes imbued with luminous hues and atmospheric depth. He enlisted in the 60th Massachusetts Infantry at age fifteen, serving valiantly during the Civil War alongside his father, a surgeon. Driven by an ambition to hone his skills further, Millet traveled to Antwerp, Belgium, where he enrolled at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts.
Plates
Celebrated Realist paintings
Chronology
A Realist chronology in paintings
- 1834
- 1852
- 1869
- 1878
- 1880
- 1885
- 1887
- 1889
- 1895
- 1915
- 1934
- 1940
- 1956
- 1978
Notes and figures
The catalogue in figures
| Франция | 19 |
|---|---|
| Русия | 16 |
| САЩ | 7 |
| Германия | 6 |
| Обединено кралство | 4 |
| Мексико | 3 |
| Украйна | 3 |
| Полша | 3 |
| 18th century | 2 |
|---|---|
| 19th century | 86 |
| 20th century | 12 |
Index of artists
List of the 100 Realist painters
- 1
Гюстав КурбеФренска · 1819–1877 - 2Жан-Франсоа МилеФренска · 1814–1875
- 3Герхард РихтерГерманец · born 1932
- 4Уинслоу ХомърАмериканец · 1836–1910
- 5
Едуард ХопърAmerican · 1882–1967 - 6Вилиам Адолф БугроФренска · 1825–1905
- 7Диего РивераМексиканец · 1886–1957
- 8Иля РепинРоден в Украйна, руски · 1844–1930
- 9Оноре ДомиеФренски · 1808–1879
- 10Карл ЛарсонSwedish · 1853–1919
- 11Иван ШишкинРуски · 1831–1898
- 12Луциан Фройдбритански художник · 1922–2011
- 13
Андрю Нюъл Уайет1917–2009 - 14Хосе Давид Алфаро СикейросМексикански · 1896–1974
- 15Сигмар ПолкеГерманец · 1941–2010
- 16
Адолф фон МенцелГерманец · 1815–1905 - 17Паула РегоПортугалска · 1935–2022
- 18Томас ЕйкънсАмериканец · 1844–1916
- 19Анри Фантен-ЛатурФренска · 1836–1904
- 20Роза БоньорФренска · 1822–1899
- 21Хосе Клементе ОроскоМексикански · 1883–1949
- 22Антонио Лопес ГарсияИспанец · born 1936
- 23Раджа Рави ВармаИндиец · 1848–1906
- 24Петър ДойгScottish · born 1959
- 25Виктор ВаснецовРусский · 1848–1926
- 26Аксели Гален-КалелаФинландски · 1865–1931
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Иван КрамскойРуски · 1837–1887 - 28Василий ВерешчагинРуски · 1842–1904
- 29Мarlene DumasЮжноафриканска и Нидерландска · born 1953
- 30George Wesley BellowsАмерикански · 1882–1925
- 31Къки СмитГерманец/американка · born 1954
- 32Архип КуинджиРуски/Украински/Гръцки · 1841–1910
- 33Кандиду ПортинариБразилски · 1903–1962
- 34Василий ПеровРуски · 1833–1882
- 35Исак ЛевитанРуска · 1860–1900
- 36Валентин СеровРуски · 1865–1911
- 37Джеймс ТисоФренска · 1836–1902
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Алис Нил1900–1984 - 39Peder Severin KroyerДАНСКА · 1851–1909
- 40Константин МюниерБългарски · 1831–1905
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Карл Хайнрих Блох1834–1890 - 42
Суриков, Василий Иванович,1848–1916 - 43Алберт ЕделфелтФинландска · 1854–1905
- 44Жан Луи Ернест МесионьерФренски · 1815–1891
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Жюл Бастиен-Лепаж1848–1884 - 46Николай ГеРуски, Украински · 1831–1894
- 47Емил ФриантФранция · 1863–1932
- 48Джордж Кълеб БингхемАмерикански · 1811–1879
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Леон Бона1833–1922 - 50Константин ТроянФренски · 1810–1865
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Алберт Анкер1831–1910 - 52Борис КустодиевРуски · 1878–1927
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Жил БретонФренска · 1827–1906 - 54Михаел Петер АнкерДатска · 1849–1927
- 55Василий ПоленовРуски · 1844–1927
- 56Уилиъм СалтерБританска · 1804–1875
- 57Франк фон ДефрегерАвстриец · 1835–1921
- 58Алексей ВенециановРусскин · 1780–1847
- 59Ееро ЯрнефелтФинландска · 1863–1937
- 60Николай ЯрошенкоРуски/Украински · 1846–1898
- 61Константин МаковскиРуснашка · 1839–1915
- 62Кас ГилбертАмериканец · 1859–1934
- 63Франц фон ЛенбахГерманец · 1836–1904
- 64Алексей СаврасовРуски · 1830–1897
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Уолтър ЕйвсАмерикански · 1903–1975 - 66Михай МункачиУнгарец · 1844–1900
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Филип Алексиус Де Ласло1869–1937 - 68Николаос ГизисГръцки · 1842–1901
- 69Ласло МеднянскиУнгаро-словашки · 1852–1919
- 70Йозеф ИзраелсНидерландски · 1824–1911
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Педер Морк МьонстедДънецки · 1859–1941 - 72
Жан-Жакен Хенер1829–1905 - 73Елин Даниелсон-ГамбогиФинландка · 1861–1919
- 74Лорънс Стивън ЛоуриБританска · 1887–1976
- 75Юзеф ЧелмонциПолска · 1849–1914
- 76Никола Франсоа Октав ТасерНационалност · 1800–1874
- 77John FraserBritish · 1838–1898
- 78Uroš PredićSerbian · 1857–1953
- 79Жан-Фредерик РафаелиФранцузски · 1850–1924
- 80Берта ВегманДатска/Швейцарска · 1847–1926
- 81Георгиос ЯкобидисГрък · 1853–1932
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Владимир МаковскиРуски · 1846–1920 - 83Лионел УолденAmerican · 1861–1933
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Иполит ФландринФренска · 1809–1864 - 85
Едуар Детайл1848–1912 - 86Павел ФилоновРуски · 1883–1941
- 87Хендрик Вилем МесдагНидерландска · 1831–1915
- 88Паскал Дъган-БуверетФренски · 1852–1929
- 89Alfred Émile Léopold Stevens1823–1906
- 90Херман ХерцогГерманско-американска · 1832–1932
- 91Carl Vilhelm HolsoeDanish · 1863–1935
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Самюел УолтърсБританска · 1811–1882 - 93
Игнасио Зулага1870–1945 - 94Фриц Фон УдеГерманец · 1848–1911
- 95Гвен ДжонУелизка · 1876–1939
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Жак Лоран Агасе1767–1849 - 97Самюъл Лук ФилдсБритански · 1844–1927
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Джордж ХарвиШотландска · 1806–1876 - 99Н.Ц. УайетиАмерикански · 1882–1945
- 100Франсис ДейвисAmerican · 1848–1912
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the most famous Realist painter?
Гюстав Курбе (#1) is first in this ranking, followed by Жан-Франсоа Миле (#2) and Герхард Рихтер (#3).
Who are the top 5 Realist painters?
Гюстав Курбе (#1), Жан-Франсоа Миле (#2), Герхард Рихтер (#3), Уинслоу Хомър (#4) and Едуард Хопър (#5).
When were most Realist painters born?
Most painters in this list were born in the 19th century (86 of 100), between 1767 and 1959 overall.
How did Realist painters paint?
“In 1988, he produced Betty, an oil painting of his daughter looking toward one of his abstract works.” — from our biography of Герхард Рихтер (#3).
Who are the most famous female Realist painters?
This list includes 8 women: Паула Рего (#17), Роза Боньор (#20), Мarlene Dumas (#29), Къки Смит (#31), Алис Нил (#38), Елин Даниелсон-Гамбоги (#73), Берта Вегман (#80) and Гвен Джон (#95).
Which city produced the most Realist painters?
Москва: 5 of the painters in this list were born there.
Who are the great Realist painters of Русия?
The highest-ranked painters born in Русия are Иван Шишкин (#11), Виктор Васнецов (#25), Иван Крамской (#27), Василий Верешчагин (#28) and Василий Перов (#34).
Where are the great works of Realist art today?
The museums holding the most key works of this list are Третяковска галерея (11), Музей д’Орсе (9) and Метрополитън Музей на изкуствата (5).
Who are the great Realist painters of Франция?
The highest-ranked painters born in Франция are Гюстав Курбе (#1), Жан-Франсоа Миле (#2), Вилиам Адолф Бугро (#6), Оноре Домие (#9) and Анри Фантен-Латур (#19).
Who are the most famous living Realist painters?
The highest-ranked living painters in this list are Герхард Рихтер (#3), Антонио Лопес Гарсия (#22), Петър Дойг (#24), Мarlene Dumas (#29) and Къки Смит (#31).
Who are the pioneers of Realist art?
The earliest-born painter in this list is Жак Лоран Агасе (#96), born in 1767.
Where can I buy Realist art?
Our catalogue holds 20,627 works by these painters. Each one can be ordered as a hand-painted oil reproduction or a print.
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