The most famous artists of all time
In mediums ranging from painting to sculpture, the most celebrated artists across the ages have forged enduring masterpieces that stand as the epitome of artistic achievement, leaving an indelible mark on the canvas of art history.
Leonardo da Vinci
Master of the Renaissance, known for iconic works like "Mona Lisa" and "The Last Supper", showcasing his expertise in realism and anatomy.
Michelangelo Buonarroti
Renowned for his sculptures "David" and "Pieta", as well as his frescoes in the Sistine Chapel, highlighting his mastery of human form and expression.
Pablo Picasso
Co-founder of Cubism, known for revolutionary works such as "Guernica" and "Les Demoiselles d'Avignon", which transformed modern art.
Rembrandt van Rijn
Dutch Baroque master, famous for his portraits and use of light and shadow, exemplified in "The Night Watch" and "Self-Portrait with Two Circles".
Auguste Rodin
Pioneering French sculptor, best known for "The Thinker" and "The Gates of Hell", which exhibit his skill in capturing human emotion and movement.
Claude Monet
Founder of French Impressionism, celebrated for his series of "Water Lilies" and "Impression, Sunrise", emphasizing light and color.
Vincent van Gogh
Post-Impressionist painter known for "Starry Night" and "Sunflowers", whose expressive brushwork and vibrant colors convey deep emotion.
Henry Moore
English sculptor known for his semi-abstract monumental bronze sculptures like "Reclining Figure", which explore the human form.
Georgia O'Keeffe
American modernist painter renowned for her large-scale flower paintings and desert landscapes, such as "Red Canna" and "Black Iris".
Raja Ravi Varma
Indian painter celebrated for his realistic depictions of Indian mythology and daily life, with notable works like "Shakuntala" and "Damayanti".
Amrita Sher-Gil
Indian-Hungarian painter known for her blend of Western and Indian art styles in works like "Self-Portrait" and "Bride's Toilet". Indian-Hungarian painter known for her blend of Western and Indian art styles in works like "Self-Portrait" and "Bride's Toilet".
S.H. Raza
Indian painter and founding member of the Progressive Artists' Group, famous for his geometric abstract works, particularly the "Bindu" series.
S.H. Raza
Indian contemporary artist recognized for his dynamic and powerful paintings like "Diagonal Series" and "Falling Figure".
M.F. Husain
Known as the "Picasso of India", Husain's vibrant and expressive works, such as "Horses" and "Mother Teresa", reflect Indian culture and themes.
Bharti Kher
Indian contemporary artist known for her mixed-media works that explore identity and culture, often using bindi motifs as in "The Skin Speaks a Language Not Its Own."
Kara Walker
American artist famous for her provocative silhouettes that address race and gender issues, with notable works like "Gone: An Historical Romance."
Keith Haring
American artist known for his graffiti-inspired works, characterized by bold lines and vibrant colors, such as "Radiant Baby" and "Untitled (1982)".
Frida Kahlo
Mexican painter known for her intense and personal self-portraits like "The Two Fridas" and "Self-Portrait with Thorn Necklace and Hummingbird".
Salvador Dalí
Surrealist artist famous for his dreamlike and bizarre works like "The Persistence of Memory" and "The Elephants".
Edvard Munch
Norwegian painter known for his iconic work "The Scream", which explores themes of existential angst and human emotion.
Andy Warhol
Leading figure of the Pop Art movement, renowned for his depictions of consumer culture and celebrities, such as "Marilyn Diptych" and "Campbell's Soup Cans II"
Henri Matisse
French artist known for his use of color and fluid draughtsmanship, with famous works like "The Dance" and "Red Room (Harmony in Red)".
Jackson Pollock
Abstract Expressionist painter best known for his drip paintings, such as "No. 5, 1948", which emphasize the act of painting itself.
Damien Hirst
British contemporary artist known for his provocative and controversial works, such as "The Physical Impossibility of Death in the Mind of Someone Living".
Louise Bourgeois
French-American artist known for her large-scale sculptures and installations, such as "Maman", which often explore themes of family and sexuality.
Wassily Kandinsky
Pioneer of abstract art, known for his expressive use of color and form in works like "Composition VII" and "Yellow-Red-Blue".
Joan Miró
Spanish artist known for his whimsical and colorful abstract works, such as "The Farm" and "Harlequin's Carnival".
Rene Magritte
Belgian surrealist known for his thought-provoking and enigmatic paintings like "The Son of Man" and "The Treachery of Images".
Alberto Giacometti
Swiss sculptor known for his elongated figures, such as "Walking Man I", which convey a sense of existential isolation.
David Hockney
British contemporary painter known for his vibrant landscapes and portraits, such as "A Bigger Splash" and "Portrait of an Artist (Pool with Two Figures)".