revered artist
Highly esteemed painter
A revered artist is one held in deep respect and admiration, typically for a substantial body of influential work.
The phrase suggests lasting esteem rather than passing fame—someone whose contributions have shaped their field: Picasso remains a revered artist whose influence spans generations.
The reverence may be universal or confined to particular communities of admirers.
- masterAuthority or controller
- old masterRenowned pre-19th-century European painter
- iconPictorial screen symbol
- living legendRevered person still alive
- legendUnverified traditional tale
creative genius · genius · maestro · virtuoso · celebrated · acclaimed · national treasure · venerated · honored · household name · painter · sculptor · visionary · immortal · masterpiece · body of work · muse · canvas
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