Famous Red Paintings

The red color has been the symbol of powerful kinds and has been vilified during times like the Protestant Reformation as being associated with sin and evil. It is one of the most iconic colors that has been used in the most famous masterpieces of all time.

European Artists

Claude Renoir en Clown Pierre-Auguste Renoir

French artist Pierre-Auguste Renoir was looked upon as one of the most notable artists from the Impressionist era in 19th century Europe. Among his most famous artworks is this painting created in 1909. It features the artist's son in a flowing red clown costume. The artist is known to have painted many artworks featuring his own family and would rarely have them actually pose for a single work.

Madame Monet in a Japanese Kimono Claude Monet

French artist Claude Monet was among the best known French Impressionist painters. Among his most famous artworks is this painting created in 1876. It depicts Monet's first wife, Camille Doncieux, dressed in a lovely Japanese kimono.

Portrait of Tommaso Inghirami Raphael

Italian Renaissance artist Raphael was among the greatest artists of all time. Among his most iconic artworks is this painting completed in 1509. It depicts Tommaso Inghirami, a friend of the artist in his religious garb associated with his position in the Catholic church.

Portrait of John Joseph Merlin Thomas Gainsborough

British artist Thomas Gainsborough was known as a prominent artist of the Romanticism era. Among his most famous paintings is this artwork created in 1782. It is a portrait of an influential art connoisseur, engineer, and inventor. Merlin is pictured holding one of his notable inventions and is dressed in a bold, stylish red jacket that was the type which was commonly worn by those in nobility from this time period.

Captain Richard Gubbins John Constable

British artists John Constable was known for his landscape paintings of the British countryside. Among this most famous artworks was this portrait of Captain Richard Gubbins created in 1805. Constable used striking elements in the background of the painting that seem to further bring attention to the distinctive red coat worn by his subject. This artwork is considered to be one of the most famous red paintings as the coloration of Gubbin’s coat seems to have a commanding presence in the eye of the viewer.

Mit Und Gegen Wassily Kandinsky

Russian artist Wassily Kandinsky was one of the most famous abstract artists from the early 20th century. Many of his most famous artworks portray various shapes and a wide range of colors that seems to take on a different meaning for everyone who views them in some cases. Among his most famous artworks this was created in 1929 and according to the artist is a representation of the artist’s own personal experiences. When red is paired with black, red takes on a more sinister appearance while it becomes a warm, welcoming color when it is used in conjunction with yellow.

American Artists

Red Hill and Bones Georgia O’Keeffe

American artist Georgia O'Keeffe is among the most famous artists in history associated with her creative paintings of the American South west. As she progressed the artist developed a deep affinity for the natural beauty of New Mexico and the deep red hues of the desert region filled with canyons and hills. This artwork is among her most famous creations painted in 1941. The painting depicts the desert landscape with a large red hill and another smaller hill. In the foreground are bleached bones that seemed to have become a symbol of the region that would later be the focus of many of O’Keeffe’s works.

No. 301 Mark Rothko

American abstract artists was looked at as one of the most prolific abstract artists of the modern era. His most famous abstract artworks featured different colors that would envelop the entire canvas. The viewer was made to behold the color in all of its shades. Among his most famous paintings is the color red used in a way that artists before him never used. This artwork was created in 1959 and features two various shades of deep crimson. The canvas is filled with one shade of the deep red color while the center features a single rectangular block that is a darker, more bold reddish hue.

Red Lenin Andy Warhol

American artist Andy Warhol was best known for his distinctive artworks that featured many iconic figures of the modern world. His pop art paintings focused on subjects like soup can and other household items. He was also known the created paintings of famous world figures and celebrities. Among his most famous artworks was a painting depicting Russian leader Vladimir Lenin. The artist made red the dominant color of the painting.

Dr Pozzi at Home John Singer Sargent

American-born artist John Singer Sargent traveled to Europe and became immersed in French culture in the late 19th century. He became one of the prominent artists from the latter half of the Impressionist movement. The artwork depicts Dr. Samuel-Jean Pozzi, who was a close friend of the artist.