Question 1

Who are the most famous painters?

Accepted Answer

The most famous painters are Leonardo da Vinici, Vincent Van Gogh, Edvard Munch, Pablo Picasso, Gustav Klimt, Johannes Vermeer, Sandro Botticelli, Diego Velázquez, and Michalengelo. These painters are typically known for their mastery and revolutionary practices. There are many other famous painters in addition to this list.

Question 2

Who is the most realistic oil painter?

Accepted Answer

Opinions vary on who is the most realistic oil painter. Among contemporary artists, Leng Jun, Richard Estes and John Baeder are all acclaimed for the incredibly lifelike works they produce. Other artists who could be contenders for the title include Frédéric Bazille, George Bellows, Rosa Bonheur, Gustave Caillebotte, Gustave Courbet, Honoré Daumier, Thomas Eakins and Jules Bastien-Lepage. Shop a wide range of oil paintings on 1stDibs.

Question 3

What is a painter’s stand called?

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A painter's stand is called an easel. Reportedly, the name traces back to the late 16th- and early 17th-century Dutch word "ezel," which refers to a donkey. There are two possible reasons why this word became the name of an artist's stand. The first is that donkeys were commonly used to haul objects, much like an easel holds an artist's supply. Another possibility is that in English, a supporting frame was sometimes referred to as a horse. The Dutch may have drawn inspiration from this tradition and chosen the word for a donkey to describe the frame that supports an artist's canvas and paints. On 1stDibs, find a range of easels.

Question 4

Who is the female Photorealist painter?

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The female Photorealist painter that many people think of first is Audrey Flack. Her photography, prints and paintings concentrated on everyday household items like tubes of lipstick, perfume bottles and fruit arranged as tabletop still lifes. The American painter often depicted historical moments in her Photorealist paintings, such as World War II (Vanitas) and Kennedy Motorcade. Women were also frequent subjects of her Photorealist paintings. Other female Photorealist painters include Raphaella Spence, Marie-Claire Baldenweg and Leigh Behnke. Find a collection of Photorealist art on 1stDibs.

Question 5

Who is the most famous French painter?

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The most famous French painter is up for debate. One strong contender is Claude Monet. His depictions of how the eye sees the world helped shape the Impressionist movement and influenced artists for generations to come. Other famous French painters include Georges Seurat, Henri Matisse, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Paul Cézanne, Edgar Degas, Édouard Manet, Jacques-Louis David, Paul Gauguin and Eugène Delacroix. Explore a variety of fine art on 1stDibs.

Question 6

Who is the most famous painter in the world?

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Opinions vary on who is the most famous painter in the world. Some of the most widely known artists from art history include Leonardo da Vinci, Rembrandt, Michelangelo, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Claude Monet and Raphael. Famous modern and contemporary artists include Frida Kahlo, Pablo Picasso, Andy Warhol, Salvador Dalí, Vincent van Gogh, Jackson Pollock, Henri Matisse and Georgia O'Keeffe. On 1stDibs, explore a wide variety of fine art from some of the world's top galleries and dealers.

Question 7

Is Joan Baez a painter?

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Yes, Joan Baez is a painter. After retiring from music, Baez focused on her art, particularly portraiture. Like her music, her artwork conveys a greater social message and provides commentary on economic, racial and gender issues. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Joan Baez art from some of the world's top galleries and dealers.

Question 8

Who is called a Futurist painter?

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Painters whose works embody the characteristics of the Futurism art movement are called Futurist painters. Some well-known Futurists include Umberto Boccioni, Giacomo Balla, Carlo Carrà, Gino Severini, Luigi Russolo, Joseph Stella and Aleksandra Ekster. Futurism originated in Italy during the early 20th century and focused on representing the dynamic changes taking place in the country due to the Industrial Revolution in artistic works. Painters working in this style studied science and philosophy as much as art. They often painted cityscapes, airplanes, cars and machinery and they tended to use vibrant colors and abstraction in their works. On 1stDibs, find an assortment of Futurist art.

Question 9

Was Dennis Hopper a painter?

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Yes, Dennis Hopper was interested in several different art forms beyond his noted profession of acting, including painting. You may find his works of art, which include photography, paintings and sculptures. On 1stDibs, find a variety of original artwork from top artists.

Question 10

Who is the Surrealist painter Fini?

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The Surrealist painter Fini is Leonor Fini. A socialite with connections to some of the movement's biggest names, Fini was also an astoundingly gifted artist in her own right. In fact, many consider her to be the most fiercely independent female artist of the 20th century. A theatrical personality, Fini created prints, paintings and drawings widely revered for their sensuous qualities and raw energy. Some of her most famous works include Little Hermit Sphinx, La Toilette Inutile, Woman Seated on a Naked Man and La Semaine de Bonté. Explore a variety of Leonor Fini art on 1stDibs.

Question 11

Who is the Spanish Hyperrealistic painter?

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There is actually more than one Spanish Hyperrealistic painter. One of the most famous Spanish artists associated with the Hyperrealism movement is Antonio López García. Other Hyperrealists born in Spain include Augusto Ferrer-Dalmau, Núria Farré and Pedro Campo. Shop a collection of Hyperrealist art on 1stDibs.

Question 12

Who was the Realist painter Hopper?

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The Realist painter Hopper was Edward Hopper. Born in Nyack, New York, in 1882, he became well-known for his depictions of everyday life in New York City. His most famous work is arguably Nighthawks, which depicts late-night diners in a corner cafe. Other notable works by the painter and printmaker include Automat, Chop Suey and Office at Night. Shop a range of Edward Hopper art on 1stDibs.

Question 13

Who was the painter called Bernard?

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The painter called Bernard was Émile Henri Bernard. A French Post-Impressionist, he pioneered Cloisonnism, an art style where lightly abstract figures appear bordered with dramatic, dark lines. Working with Paul Gaugin, Bernard also played a major role in the development of Synthetism, which focused on abstracting subjects of work to reflect the feelings of the artist producing it. Some of Bernard's most notable works include Self-Portrait with Portrait of Gauguin, Harvest by the Sea, Madeleine in the Bois d'Amour and Breton Women with Umbrellas. Shop a collection of Postimpressionist art on 1stDibs.

Question 14

Is Bob Dylan also a painter?

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Yes, Bob Dylan is a painter as well as a musician. He began producing art in the early 1960s, drawing inspiration from the colors of Expressionism. Some of his most famous works include “The Asia Series” and “The Beaten Path.” On 1stDibs, find a collection of Bob Dylan art.

Question 15

Was Robert Motherwell a Surrealist painter?

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No, Robert Motherwell was not a Surrealist painter. The American artist was the youngest member of the New York School, a group of Abstract Expressionists working in art, dance, poetry and music in the 1950s and '60s. However, Motherwell did meet a group of exiled Parisian Surrealists while attending Columbia University to study art history in the 1940s. This encounter proved influential in his style. Inspired by their work, Motherwell began to integrate the idea of “automatism," unmediated gestures that reflect deeper psychological impulses, into his work, pioneering a new form of Abstract Expressionism that came to characterize the New York School. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Robert Motherwell art.

Question 16

Who is a famous painter from Costa Rica?

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One famous painter from Costa Rica is Francisco Zúñiga. Known as one of the most important Expressionist artists to emerge from Latin America, he is remembered for his monumental sculptures, figurative paintings and prints, nude drawings and portraits of rural Indigenous women. Other notable painters from Costa Rica include Francisco “Paco” Amighetti Ruiz, Adrián Arguedas Ruano and Miguel Hernández Bastos. On 1stDibs, find a variety of art for sale.

Question 17

What famous painter burned his own artwork?

Accepted Answer

Several famous painters burned their own artwork. Pablo Picasso did so in order to keep warm when he was facing financial hardships, and Camille Claudel destroyed most of her pieces by fire when suffering from mental illness. Dozens of charred paintings were discovered in Francis Bacon's home after his death as well. In some cases, the burning of art has even been part of the artwork itself. An example of this is Damien Hirst's The Currency. For this conceptual work, the contemporary artist sold 10,000 NFTs and then live-streamed himself burning the first thousand works he ever produced. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of fine art.

Question 18

Why is Delacroix considered a Romantic painter?

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Delacroix is considered a Romantic painter due to the era in which he worked and his artistic style. From the outset of his career in the early 19th century, he was regarded as the leader of the French Romantic school. In contrast to the neoclassical perfectionism of his chief rival, Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres, Eugène Delacroix took for his inspiration the art of Rubens and painters of the Venetian Renaissance, with an attendant emphasis on color and movement rather than clarity of outline and carefully modeled form. Dramatic and romantic content characterized the central themes of his maturity. Shop a collection of Eugène Delacroix art on 1stDibs.

Question 19

Is Robert Wood a famous painter?

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Robert Wood is an American landscape painter who became very well-known in the 1950s when his color reproductions were sold by the millions. His paintings have been widely published and he was considered a household name in America during the 1950s to the 1970s. On 1stDibs, find a variety of original artwork from top artists.

Question 20

Who are some famous painters from the Pacific Northwest?

Accepted Answer

There are many famous painters from the Pacific Northwest. Among them are Sydney Laurence, Eustace Paul Ziegler, Guy Anderson, Kenneth Callahan, Morris Graves, Mark Tobey and Emily Carr. Though he is not a painter, glass artist Dale Chihuly is another well-known creative from this region of the United States. Explore a large selection of fine art on 1stDibs.

The Young Painter

1970s Modern Figurative Paintings

Rabin MondalUntitled, Watercolor on Paper, Black, Yellow color by Rabin Mondal “In Stock”, 2008

Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Prints

Rufino TamayoMascara Roja, 1969

Early 2000s Modern Figurative Paintings

Rabin MondalCouple, Oil Acrylic on Canvas by Modern Indian Artist “In Stock”, 2015

20th Century Abstract Abstract Prints

Rufino TamayoObservador de Pajaros, 1950

Mid-20th Century Expressionist Landscape Paintings

Auke SonnegaSawah Landscape, 1954

1890s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Edward Francis RookBrittany, 1890 s

1970s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Prints

Robert MotherwellHarvest With Blue Bottom, from Summer Light Series, 1973

Late 20th Century Abstract Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Richard RoyceSedona Dream, 2004

Late 20th Century Abstract Mixed Media

Richard RoyceModular Oval #2, c.1990

Late 20th Century Realist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Richard RoyceWoman with Children, 2011

Late 20th Century Realist Nude Drawings and Watercolors

Richard RoyceNude, 2013

Late 20th Century Realist Nude Drawings and Watercolors

Richard Roycewoman sitting, 2013

Late 20th Century Realist Nude Drawings and Watercolors

Richard RoyceDrawing School #1, 2013

Late 20th Century Abstract Mixed Media

Richard RoyceUntitled, c.1990

Late 20th Century American Modern Mixed Media

Richard RoyceFlourish, 1987

1950s Impressionist Landscape Prints

Maurice de VlaminckMaurice de Vlaminck - House in Rueil - Original Lithograph, 1958

1960s Modern Portrait Prints

(after) Maurice de VlaminckFlowers - Lithograph, 1965

Late 19th Century Post-Impressionist Animal Paintings

Arthur David McCormickImpressionist style painting of Draft Horses, titled "The Ploughing Team"

Late 19th Century Pre-Raphaelite Figurative Paintings

Charles Edward PeruginiPre-Raphaelite Portrait of Woman in Red by Perugini, titled "A Sideways Glance"

1960s Post-Impressionist Abstract Prints

Maurice de VlaminckLe Petit Pont ( A Lithograph from Notre Pain Quotidien), 1963

1960s Post-Impressionist Abstract Prints

Maurice de VlaminckLe Bassin ( A Lithograph from Notre Pain Quotidien), 1963

1960s Post-Impressionist Abstract Prints

Maurice de VlaminckPlace de L Eglise ( A Lithograph from Notre Pain Quotidien), 1963

21st Century and Contemporary Prints and Multiples

Joan MiróJoan Miro Grans Rupestres II Etching Signed Authentic Edition Contemporary Art

21st Century and Contemporary Prints and Multiples

Joan MiróJoan Miro La Femme Arborescente Aquatint Etching Signed Authentic Edition

20th Century Figurative Paintings

Toubon Guy (French 1931)Les Tambours De Valmy

21st Century and Contemporary French School Figurative Paintings

Pascal Viardel The entrance to the park, 2015

1960s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Jean FousThe Party at the village, 1960

Early 18th Century Old Masters Landscape Paintings

Giovanni Paolo PaniniCapriccio View of Classical Ruins, ca. 1715

1850s French School Figurative Paintings

Charles JalabertPortrait of President Louis-Marie de Belleyme, 1835/37

1960s Abstract Prints and Multiples

Joan MiróJoan Miro Series 1 Red Green Lithograph limited Mint Painting, 1961

Mid-20th Century Modern Portrait Paintings

Pierre Tal-CoatPierre Tal-Coat Young Women and a Flower Pot Mid-20th Century Oil on Canvas, Unknown

Early 20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Lucien AdrionThe Vegetable Allotments, circa 1948

21st Century and Contemporary French School Figurative Paintings

Pascal Viardel The Procession 1, 2023

20th Century Abstract Paintings

Karel AppelAbstract face

21st Century and Contemporary French School Figurative Paintings

Pascal VinardelThe Salt Flats, 2021-2022

21st Century and Contemporary French School Figurative Paintings

Pascal Viardel The Procession 2, 2023

1910s Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Carl PlückebaumFlowerpodding children, 1920

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Aristotle ForresterSymphony of Genesis, 2016

Late 19th Century Portrait Paintings

Hans MakartA Self Portrait

Late 19th Century Landscape Paintings

Rabin Mondal
Untitled, Watercolor on Paper, Black, Yellow color by Rabin Mondal “In Stock”, 2008

Rufino Tamayo
Mascara Roja, 1969

Rabin Mondal
Couple, Oil Acrylic on Canvas by Modern Indian Artist “In Stock”, 2015

Rufino Tamayo
Observador de Pajaros, 1950

Auke Sonnega
Sawah Landscape, 1954

Edward Francis Rook
Brittany, 1890 s

Robert Motherwell
Harvest With Blue Bottom, from Summer Light Series, 1973

Richard Royce
Sedona Dream, 2004

Richard Royce
Modular Oval #2, c.1990

Richard Royce
Woman with Children, 2011

Richard Royce
Nude, 2013

Richard Royce
woman sitting, 2013

Richard Royce
Drawing School #1, 2013

Richard Royce
Untitled, c.1990

Richard Royce
Flourish, 1987

Maurice de Vlaminck
Maurice de Vlaminck - House in Rueil - Original Lithograph, 1958

(after) Maurice de Vlaminck
Flowers - Lithograph, 1965

Arthur David McCormick
Impressionist style painting of Draft Horses, titled "The Ploughing Team"

Charles Edward Perugini
Pre-Raphaelite Portrait of Woman in Red by Perugini, titled "A Sideways Glance"

Maurice de Vlaminck
Le Petit Pont ( A Lithograph from Notre Pain Quotidien), 1963

Maurice de Vlaminck
Le Bassin ( A Lithograph from Notre Pain Quotidien), 1963

Maurice de Vlaminck
Place de L Eglise ( A Lithograph from Notre Pain Quotidien), 1963

Joan Miró
Joan Miro Grans Rupestres II Etching Signed Authentic Edition Contemporary Art

Joan Miró
Joan Miro La Femme Arborescente Aquatint Etching Signed Authentic Edition

Toubon Guy (French 1931)
Les Tambours De Valmy

Pascal Viardel
The entrance to the park, 2015

Jean Fous
The Party at the village, 1960

Giovanni Paolo Panini
Capriccio View of Classical Ruins, ca. 1715

Charles Jalabert
Portrait of President Louis-Marie de Belleyme, 1835/37

Joan Miró
Joan Miro Series 1 Red Green Lithograph limited Mint Painting, 1961

Pierre Tal-Coat
Pierre Tal-Coat Young Women and a Flower Pot Mid-20th Century Oil on Canvas, Unknown

Lucien Adrion
The Vegetable Allotments, circa 1948

Pascal Viardel
The Procession 1, 2023

Karel Appel
Abstract face

Pascal Vinardel
The Salt Flats, 2021-2022

Pascal Viardel
The Procession 2, 2023

Carl Plückebaum
Flowerpodding children, 1920

Aristotle Forrester
Symphony of Genesis, 2016

Hans Makart
A Self Portrait

Daniel Ridgway Knight
Seated Girl with Flowers

Pascal Viardel
Les auvents, 2023

Alfred Henry Maurer
Still Life (double-sided), circa 1920 s

Pascal Vinardel
Small crossroads with column, 2023

Pascal Vinardel
Southern city at dawn, 2015

Pascal Vinardel
Chinese city, 2023

Pascal Vinardel
Chinese city, 2023

Pascal Vinardel
Rome, domes and convents, 2015

Pascal Vinardel
Rome, basilica, evening, dust, 2015

Gideon Rubin
Gideon Rubin monograph (Special Edition - Johnny Depp), 2015

Gideon Rubin
Gideon Rubin monograph (Special Edition - Pope), 2015

Omar Chacon
Ensayo Zuluaga, 2015

Frank Myers Boggs
Le Port - Modern, Impressionism, Oil Painting, Late 19th Century

Xuan Chen
Untitled #27, 2012

Eric LoPresti
Spiky Cactus with Colored Tapes, 2017

Ivan Nikolaevich Shulga
G.T.Shevchenko returning from his Exile, 1939

Roger Von Gunten
EL PUERTO DE BOCA MANZANA, 1998

Youla Chapoval
"Nature Morte avec Cafetiere" post-cubist oil on canvas painting 1946, 1946