How much do you know about American artists? You’re undoubtedly familiar with some of the big names, but there are others whose work is just as profound and deserving of recognition.

Jackson Pollock (1912-1956)

Jackson Pollock is famous for his “drip technique,” where he splashed or poured paint onto horizontal canvases. A major player in the abstract painting movement that was popular in the 1940s and 1950s, he’s considered one of the most important and influential artists of the 20th century.

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Jean-Michel Basquiat (1960–1988)

Though he lived a mere 27 years, Jean-Michel Basquiat had a profound impact on the 1980s neo-expressionism movement. Artistically, he began as a New York graffiti artist, but was quickly elevated to a gallery artist. His art reflects inspirations from his Haitian and Puerto Rican heritage as well as from politics and pop culture icons.

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Georgia O'Keeffe (1887-1986)

Creating stunning artworks for more than seven decades, Georgia O’Keeffe is known as the “mother of American modernism.” She’s beloved for her stunning watercolor portrayals of natural forms, including flowers and desert landscapes that were inspired by her life in New Mexico.

John Singer Sargent (1856-1925)

A prolific portrait painter, John Singer Sargent created 900 oil paintings and more than 2,000 watercolor paintings. His work is famous for capturing the uniqueness of his subjects. Among his most beloved works is the portrait of Gertrude Agnew, a Scottish aristocrat. He also painted portraits of Teddy Roosevelt and Woodrow Wilson.

Mary Cassatt (1844-1926)

She was an American, but Mary Cassatt spent much of her adult life in France, where she was influenced by impressionists such as Edgar Degas. Her art is considered a bridge between impressionism and modern art. She often portrayed the social and private lives of women, many times with their children.

Norman Rockwell (1894-1978)

The painter and illustrator famous for his Saturday Evening Post covers painted more than 4000 artworks during his lifetime, most centered around everyday American culture. His work offers an idealized view of life that is sometimes criticized as being unrealistic.

Andy Warhol (1928-1987)

Andy Warhol’s instantly recognizable paintings are bright and colorful, and spectacularly representative of the pop art movement of the 1950s and 1960s. But did you know Warhol was also a film director and producer? He’s also credited with the expression “15 minutes of fame”.