Famous paintings and their authors. The most famous paintings by Russian artists

Many people who are interested in painting are forced to give up this activity, since it is not easy to break out among people and become a famous and sought-after artist. And yet some managed to do it. Find out which artists are the most famous.

The most famous artists

So, the top 10 most famous artists in the world:

I started drawing by accident and far from my childhood. At the age of 20, Henri underwent surgery to remove it, and his mother bought him paints and paper. Matisse first copied color postcards, and then became so interested in drawing that he even decided to become a professional artist.

Despite his father's protests, Henri began to study painting. Matisse's painting style was very unusual and similar to impressionism. At first, Henri copied the works of foreign masters, and then began to create his own masterpieces. The most famous works Henri Matisse is “Parisian Dance”, “Joy of Life”, “Conversation”, “Family Portrait”, “Red Room”.

By the way, Matisse even opened his own painting school. Today his paintings are kept in best museums and are in the collections of the richest people.

Was a difficult teenager and during school lessons, instead of completing assignments, he painted the covers of notebooks with funny portraits of classmates and teachers. Soon many people learned about Claude’s talent, and he became a very famous cartoonist in his city, and later began to take money for his work. But then Monet met an experienced landscape artist who began teaching him.

And only then Claude fell in love with nature and learned to feel it. The guy expressed his emotions in drawings, which later became so popular that today they are included in the best collections of paintings. The most famous works: “Sunset over the sea”, “Sunflowers”, “Tulips of Holland”, “By the sea”, “Road in the forest”, “Still life with meat”.

Today everyone knows his name, like the most best works, which include “Girl on a Ball”, “Life”, “Bathers”, “Les Demoiselles d’Avignon” and many others. And his painting “Nude, Green Leaves and Bust” became the most expensive painting ever sold.

Picasso was a talented artist, graphic artist, designer, ceramist, as well as a decorator and sculptor. He is the founder of Cubism. In addition, Picasso contributed huge contribution In the development of art of the last century, it probably would not have been the same without this man.

In total, Pablo completed about 20 thousand works during his life, each of which was unique and unrepeatable. Picasso began drawing from the very beginning early age, and took his first painting lessons from his father, who was an art teacher (Pablo himself later held this position). And young Picasso drew inspiration from fairy tales that his mother made up herself and told to her son at night.

4. Vincent Van Gogh is a Dutch post-impressionist artist who created many amazing and unusual works. Vincent was a difficult teenager, but to outsiders he seemed thoughtful and serious. Van Gogh began to draw later, when he began working in an art and trading company.

Every day Vincent came into contact with works of art, so he learned to appreciate them. After an unsuccessful love affair, things began to deteriorate for the young Van Gogh dealer, and at some point he decided to try his hand at painting. But still, Vincent had to earn a living, although he did not like the work. After several failures, Van Gogh decided to devote himself entirely to painting and gave the world many masterpieces.

- artist of Armenian origin (his real name is Hovhannes). From childhood, Ivan showed signs of Creative skills, he even taught himself to play the violin. Aivazovsky also drew beautifully and constantly developed his abilities.

Ivan especially appreciated and idolized the sea, and that is why among his works gorgeous seascapes, which depict storms, shipwrecks, waves and depths. The most famous paintings the artist’s is “The Ninth Wave”, “Venice”, “Chaos”, “Sinking Ship”, “ Ice Mountains", "Wave", "Black Sea".

- an artist who was practically the discoverer of the beauties of Russian nature. He loved everything: trees, every blade of grass, the sky, dew drops, flowers. And this love of his is clearly visible in the paintings, each of which is a real masterpiece.

His landscapes proved to everyone that Russia is not a gray, boring country, as was previously thought, but an incredibly a nice place. Here are some of the artist’s most famous works: “Evening Bells”, “March”, “ Golden autumn" By the way, many of his landscapes are still used as illustrations and published in textbooks.

is a truly unique and legendary artist who changed society’s views on painting. Distinctive feature Pollock's works were that they bore little resemblance to paintings. It may look like someone has spilled paint on the paper, but upon closer inspection, you can see something mysterious and profound.

And Jackson himself was completely immersed in the process and expressed his emotions through the canvas. He laid paper on the floor and used broken glass, liquid paints, scoops, knives and sticks to paint. Pollock's most famous works are "Number 5" (this is the most expensive painting artist), “Moon Woman Cutting a Circle” and “She-Wolf”.

Known for painting portraits of most famous people. But it’s not in vain that the stars turn to Nikas, he is very talented. Safronov was born into a simple family and achieved everything on his own. In addition, this is one of the few artists who managed to become famous during his lifetime. Nikas's list of works includes portraits of such celebrities as Mike Tyson, Sophia Loren, Mick Jagger, Julio Iglesias, Elton John, Sting, Steven Spielberg, Jack Nicholson and many others.

– perhaps the most iconic and significant person in the history of pop art. Andy started drawing as a child. At first he illustrated magazines, but then decided to create independent work, drawing inspiration from food, beverages and other consumer goods.

He painted canned food, fruits, alcoholic drinks. But all the paintings were distinguished by a special manner of execution. The drawings were so eccentric and bright that they simply could not be ignored.

– master of figurative painting and expressionist artist. The main theme of his works is human body. But Francis usually painted bodies elongated, distorted, enclosed in some figures or objects. Bacon's most famous works are “The Sleeping Man,” “The Woman,” the “Crucifixion” triptych, and “Three Sketches for a Portrait of Lucian Freud.”

These were the most famous artists of all time.

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Today we will talk about the most famous paintings in the world, that are immortal masterpieces world art. The price of a painting does not always reflect it true value, therefore, the most expensive paintings in the world, which were discussed last time, are not always internationally recognized and famous. The works that we will talk about today are priceless examples of painting and are kept in the most famous and revered museums around the world.

Scream

This is the only one sold famous picture from this list, which was won by billionaire Leon Black, paying $119.9 million for it. The painting was painted by Norwegian expressionist artist Edvard Munch. It took about 27 years to create, from 1983 to 1910, and subsequently the artist even created a lithograph following the plot of the painting. The man depicted on the canvas is distinguished by his unusual appearance: big head, a frightened look, an open mouth and hands placed on the face symbolize despair.

The Persistence of Memory

Quite a young creation of small size - 24x33 cm. Image famous painting arose in the imagination of the brilliant Salvador Dali when he observed a piece processed cheese. The painting was painted in 1931, and since 1934 it has been the property of the New York Museum of Art.

Sistine Madonna

A work by Raphael, commissioned by Pope Julius II. The main character of the picture is the Madonna, who is holding a baby in her arms. On either side of her are Pope Sixtus II and Barbara, and below is a pair of angels with a pensive look. The canvas measuring 256x196 cm decorates the altar of the church in the monastery of St. Sixtus. She is in the top 5 the most famous paintings in the world.

Cossacks write a letter to the Turkish Sultan

This monumental canvas measures 2.03 x 3.58 m great Russian artist Ilya Repin wrote for eleven years. The painting depicts the moment the Cossacks, led by Koshe chieftain Ivan Serko, wrote a response letter to the Turkish Sultan Mehmed IV. There are several versions of this painting painted by Repin. One of them is presented in St. Petersburg, and the second is located in Kharkov.

Creation of Adam

The painting “The Creation of Adam” is a masterpiece by the Italian artist Michelangelo, painted in 1511. This painting is very deep and symbolic; in it the artist expressed his view on the emergence of life on Earth. On the composition, which is part Sistine Chapel, God is depicted surrounded by wingless angels, he touches Adam’s hand and breathes life into his body, after which Adam comes to life and stretches out his hand to meet God. Opens three the most famous paintings in the world.

Last Supper

Duke Ludovico Sforza commissioned this painting from Leonardo da Vinci. The picture tells us about the last supper of Jesus Christ. In the center of the canvas is Jesus sitting at a table, and around him are the apostles and Mary Magdalene, or perhaps this is the Apostle John? Leonardo da Vinci painted this painting between 1495 and 1498, but exact date the writing of the masterpiece has not yet been established.

Mona Lisa (La Gioconda)

Authorship of this the most famous painting in the world belongs to the brush of Leonardo da Vinci. Many art connoisseurs consider this work to be the pinnacle of his creativity. Probably every person has heard at least something about the Mona Lisa or seen this mysterious image, a mysterious smile. The full title of the painting is “Portrait of Madame Lisa del Gioconda.” It depicts Lisa Gherardini, the wife of a silk merchant. Now every connoisseur of painting can see this masterpiece of world art in the Louvre in Paris.

If you think that all great artists are in the past, then you have no idea how wrong you are. In this article you will learn about the most famous and talented artists modernity. And, believe me, their works will remain in your memory no less deeply than the works of maestros from past eras.

Wojciech Babski

Wojciech Babski – modern Polish artist. Finished his studies in Silesian Polytechnic Institute, but associated himself with . IN Lately draws mainly women. Focuses on the expression of emotions, strives to obtain the greatest possible effect using simple means.

Loves color, but often uses shades of black and gray to achieve best experience. Not afraid to experiment with different new techniques. Recently, he has been gaining increasing popularity abroad, mainly in the UK, where he successfully sells his works, which can already be found in many private collections. In addition to art, he is interested in cosmology and philosophy. Listens to jazz. Currently lives and works in Katowice.

Warren Chang

Warren Chang - modern American artist. Born in 1957 and raised in Monterey, California, he graduated with honors from the Art Center College of Design in Pasadena in 1981, where he received a B.A. fine arts in area . Over the next two decades, he worked as an illustrator for various companies in California and New York before embarking on a career as a professional artist in 2009.

His realistic paintings can be divided into two main categories: biographical interior paintings and paintings depicting people at work. His interest in this style of painting dates back to the work of the 16th century artist Johannes Vermeer, and extends to subjects, self-portraits, portraits of family members, friends, students, studio interiors, classrooms and homes. Its goal is to realistic paintings create mood and emotion through the manipulation of light and the use of muted colors.

Chang became famous after switching to traditional fine arts. Over the past 12 years, he has earned numerous awards and honors, the most prestigious of which is the Master Signature from the Oil Painters of America, the largest oil painting community in the United States. Only one person out of 50 is given the opportunity to receive this award. Warren currently lives in Monterey and works in his studio, and he also teaches (known as a talented teacher) at the San Francisco Academy of Art.

Aurelio Bruni

Aurelio Bruni – Italian artist. Born in Blair, October 15, 1955. He received a diploma in scenography from the Institute of Art in Spoleto. As an artist, he is self-taught, as he independently “built a house of knowledge” on the foundation laid in school. He began painting in oils at the age of 19. Currently lives and works in Umbria.

Bruni's early paintings are rooted in surrealism, but over time he begins to focus on the proximity of lyrical romanticism and symbolism, enhancing this combination with the exquisite sophistication and purity of his characters. Animated and inanimate objects acquire equal dignity and look almost hyper-realistic, but at the same time they do not hide behind a curtain, but allow you to see the essence of your soul. Versatility and sophistication, sensuality and loneliness, thoughtfulness and fruitfulness are the spirit of Aurelio Bruni, nourished by the splendor of art and the harmony of music.

Aleksander Balos

Alkasander Balos is a contemporary Polish artist specializing in oil painting. Born in 1970 in Gliwice, Poland, but since 1989 he has lived and worked in the USA, in Shasta, California.

As a child, he studied art under the guidance of his father Jan, a self-taught artist and sculptor, so from an early age, artistic activity received full support from both parents. In 1989, at the age of eighteen, Balos left Poland for the United States, where he school teacher and part-time artist Katie Gaggliardi encouraged Alkasander to enroll in art school. Balos then received a full scholarship to the University of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, where he studied painting with philosophy professor Harry Rosin.

After graduating in 1995 with a bachelor's degree, Balos moved to Chicago to attend the School of Fine Arts, whose methods are based on creativity. Jacques-Louis David. Figurative realism and portrait painting were most Balos' works in the 90s and early 2000s. Today, Balos uses the human figure to highlight the characteristics and shortcomings of human existence, without offering any solutions.

The subject compositions of his paintings are intended to be independently interpreted by the viewer, only then will the paintings acquire their true temporal and subjective meaning. In 2005, the artist moved to Northern California, since then the subject matter of his work has expanded significantly and now includes freer painting methods, including abstraction and various multimedia styles that help express ideas and ideals of existence through painting.

Alyssa Monks

Alyssa Monks is a contemporary American artist. Born in 1977, in Ridgewood, New Jersey. I began to be interested in painting when I was still a child. Studied at the New School in New York and State University Montclair and graduated from Boston College in 1999 with a B.A. At the same time, she studied painting at the Lorenzo de' Medici Academy in Florence.

Then she continued her studies in the master's degree program at the New York Academy of Art, in the department of Figurative Art, graduating in 2001. She graduated from Fullerton College in 2006. For some time she lectured at universities and educational institutions throughout the country, she taught painting at the New York Academy of Art, as well as Montclair State University and Lyme Academy of Art College.

“Using filters such as glass, vinyl, water and steam, I distort the human body. These filters allow you to create large areas abstract design, with islands of color peeking through - parts of the human body.

My paintings change modern look to the already established, traditional poses and gestures of bathing women. They could tell an attentive viewer a lot about such seemingly self-evident things as the benefits of swimming, dancing, and so on. My characters are pressed against the glass of the shower window, distorting own body, realizing that they thereby influence the notorious male gaze on a naked woman. Thick layers of paint are mixed to imitate glass, steam, water and flesh from afar. However, up close, the amazing physical properties oil paint. By experimenting with layers of paint and color, I find a point where abstract brushstrokes become something else.

When I first started painting the human body, I was immediately fascinated and even obsessed with it and believed that I had to make my paintings as realistic as possible. I “professed” realism until it began to unravel and reveal contradictions in itself. I am now exploring the possibilities and potential of a style of painting where representational painting and abstraction meet – if both styles can coexist at the same moment in time, I will do so.”

Antonio Finelli

Italian artist – “ Time Observer” – Antonio Finelli was born on February 23, 1985. Currently lives and works in Italy between Rome and Campobasso. His works have been exhibited in several galleries in Italy and abroad: Rome, Florence, Novara, Genoa, Palermo, Istanbul, Ankara, New York, and can also be found in private and public collections.

Pencil drawings " Time Observer"Antonio Finelli takes us on an eternal journey through inner world human temporality and the associated scrupulous analysis of this world, the main element of which is the passage through time and the traces it makes on the skin.

Finelli paints portraits of people of any age, gender and nationality, whose facial expressions indicate passage through time, and the artist also hopes to find evidence of the mercilessness of time on the bodies of his characters. Antonio defines his works by one thing, common name: “Self-portrait”, because in his pencil drawings he not only depicts a person, but allows the viewer to contemplate real results the passage of time within a person.

Flaminia Carloni

Flaminia Carloni is a 37-year-old Italian artist, the daughter of a diplomat. She has three children. She lived in Rome for twelve years, and for three years in England and France. She received a degree in art history from the BD School of Art. Then she received a diploma as an art restorer. Before finding her calling and devoting herself entirely to painting, she worked as a journalist, colorist, designer, and actress.

Flaminia's passion for painting arose in childhood. Her main medium is oil because she loves to “coiffer la pate” and also play with the material. She recognized a similar technique in the works of artist Pascal Torua. Flaminia is inspired by great masters of painting such as Balthus, Hopper, and François Legrand, as well as various artistic movements: street art, Chinese realism, surrealism and Renaissance realism. Her favorite artist is Caravaggio. Her dream is to discover the therapeutic power of art.

Denis Chernov

Denis Chernov - talented Ukrainian artist, born in 1978 in Sambir, Lviv region, Ukraine. After graduating from Kharkov art school in 1998 he remained in Kharkov, where he currently lives and works. He also studied in Kharkov State Academy design and arts, department of graphics, graduated in 2004.

He regularly participates in art exhibitions, on this moment more than sixty of them took place, both in Ukraine and abroad. Most of Denis Chernov's works are kept in private collections in Ukraine, Russia, Italy, England, Spain, Greece, France, USA, Canada and Japan. Some of the works were sold at Christie's.

Denis works in a wide range of graphic and painting techniques. Pencil drawings are one of his most favorite painting methods, a list of his topics pencil drawings is also very diverse, he paints landscapes, portraits, nudes, genre compositions, book illustrations, literary and historical reconstructions and fantasies.

Art has been considered one of the most valuable assets of human culture for several centuries. Paintings by famous artists become state treasures, closely watched by thousands of specialists, and they cost hundreds of millions of dollars. In our country, art is valued much less, but everyone is probably familiar with the following the most famous paintings by Russian artists. Any educated person is sure to know about them.

The Appearance of Christ to the PeopleAlexander Ivanov

"The Appearance of Christ to the People" worthily opens the top of the most famous paintings by Russian artists. Russian artist Alexander Ivanov became famous for his painting “The Appearance of Christ to the People,” which he painted for twenty years. The size of the painting is amazing, as is its detail. The author, of course, was inspired by scenes from the Bible, and it was not the artist’s first work on religious themes - Ivanov knew what everyone liked in the first picture and embodied it again - in last time. Contemporaries called the picture not just stunning, but the most important event in their lives. Ironically, Ivanov himself died on the same day, and the Tsar bought the painting immediately after the author’s death.

Vasily Pukirev

One of the most famous paintings by Russian artists is considered to be an incredibly deep canvas by Vasily Pukirev. Pukirev is an unremarkable villager who became famous for only one painting - all the author’s other works remained forgotten. Why “Unequal Marriage”? The painting describes a plot from the life of Pukirev himself - he is even depicted in the painting itself. Young Pukirev stands in the background with his arms crossed, unable to do anything, because his bride is marrying an old general. Kostomarov himself, having seen the painting, took a young girl as his wife.

The Rooks Have Arrived Alexey Savrasov

"The Rooks Have Arrived"- the most famous painting by Russian artist Alexei Savrasov. The painting gained popularity even during its first exhibition, where its realism and sincerity were appreciated. “Such landscapes can only be found in The Rooks,” they said about Savrasov’s painting. Interestingly, the church that is shown in the background exists and stands in the same form to this day. In the same village famous Susanin accomplished his feat.

Hunters at rest Vasily Perov

The author of the picture "Hunters at Rest" is famous author Vasily Grigorievich Perov. Now everyone knows this one of the most famous paintings by Russian artists, but in the 19th century many described it as unsuccessful. There were also those who admired Perov's work. First of all, I admired the work great classic Dostoevsky. Some criticized the picture because of its unreliability, because Perov painted hunters based on his friends who were unfamiliar with this type of activity.

Three heroes Viktor Vasnetsov

Viktor Vasnetsov created one of the most famous paintings among Russian authors - "Three heroes". Vasnetsov said that he was inspired by the thick oak trees - he was amazed by their power, and a little later the heroes simply appeared to him in a dream. The painting shows famous characters Russians folk tales. In the very center is Ilya Muromets, in whose hand is a spear, on the left is Dobrynya Nikitich, drawing a sword from its scabbard, and on the right is Alyosha Popovich with a bow and arrows. It is known that the artist drew Alyosha from Mamontov’s son, on whose estate the painting hung. And the rest of the heroes are similar to members of Vasnetsov’s own family.

Girl with peaches Valentin Serov

Valentin Aleksandrovich Serov, unlike previous authors, after painting "Girl with Peaches", has become one of the most important artists in the empire. The picture so amazed the public and even royal family that she approached the author with an order for several more paintings to decorate the royal palaces. “Girl with Peaches” is deservedly included in the Top of the most famous paintings by Russian artists thanks to the joy that the girl radiates. Critics call the picture “alive.” But imagine what it was like for the girl who had to pose for Serov, and he is not the only one who embodied this young lady on his canvases.

Barge Haulers on the Volga Ilya Efimovich

Ilya Efimovich is a native of Ukraine; as a child he never saw large ships, barge haulers, and especially the Volga. For the first time, Efimovich saw barge haulers on the Neva, where he developed the plot for his future masterpiece. Now "Barge Haulers on the Volga" one of the most representative paintings by Russian artists, which is deservedly included in the top 10. The picture was described more than once by great literary figures, including Dostoevsky himself. To paint the painting “Barge Haulers on the Volga,” the author needed only 200 rubles for the trip. Then it was sold for only 3,000 rubles to Vladimir Alexandrovich, the Grand Duke of Russia. Now the painting is a heritage of Russian culture and its value cannot be estimated.

Boyarina Morozova Vasily Surikov

"Boyaryna Morozova" Russian author Vasily Surikov is one of the most important exhibits of the Tretyakov Gallery and, concurrently, one of the most famous paintings by Russian artists. The painting is large in size, and visitors are amazed at how well detailed life is on such a large canvas. Tretyakov Gallery I purchased the painting for only 25 thousand rubles - a lot of money, of course, for the 19th century, but now its value cannot be overestimated. It is interesting that buying the painting was a risk for the gallery, because the majority did not accept the painting.

Stranger Ivan Kramskoy

The second most famous painting by Russian artists is rightfully mysterious "Stranger" Ivan Kramskoy. The small canvas depicts a young woman dressed in expensive and fashionable clothes. late XIX century. Some claim that the painting depicts Anna Karenina, and some even believe that “The Stranger” brings great misfortune to everyone who looks into her eyes. “Unknown” is the most famous painting of all Kramskoy’s works, and the world still does not know who the artist based the picture on. The author himself did not mention anything.

Morning in pine forest Ivan Shishkin

"Morning in a pine forest." Ivan Shishkin, an artist who answered at the academy that he would be a landscape painter, painted famous painting"Morning in a pine forest." Even small children know about the painting, although they call it “bears”, since they are depicted on chocolates with the same name. Among Russian artists, the painting “Morning in a Pine Forest” by Shishkin is the most recognizable and often criticized for its lack of realism. The most persistent ones object to why there are three cubs, since a female bear rarely has such offspring. The painting gained popularity thanks to the fabulously beautiful forest landscape with the addition of animalism in the plot, that is, a bear family.