Aminadav Moiseyevich Kanevsky (1898 - 1976)

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Aminadav Moiseyevich Kanevsky

Aminadav Moiseyevich Kanevsky (Russian: Аминадав Моисеевич Каневский) was a Russian graphic artist and illustrator, celebrated for his satirical works and contributions to children's literature. Born into a large family in Elisavetgrad, Kherson province (now Kropyvnytskyi), Ukraine, in 1898, Kanevsky's early life was marked by poverty, prompting him to work from a young age in various capacities, including as a photographer's assistant and factory worker. His talent in art led him to Moscow's VKHUTEMAS, where under the guidance of Dmitry Moor, he honed his skills in cartooning and illustration, eventually becoming a prominent figure in Soviet satirical and children's publications​.

Kanevsky's notable contributions include the creation of the iconic character Murzilka for children's literature, and his illustrations for "The Golden Key" by Alexei Tolstoy and "Moidodyr" by Korney Chukovsky. His work extended beyond books to satirical magazines and posters, where he depicted political themes and everyday Soviet life with humor and insight. During the Great Patriotic War, he produced anti-Nazi propaganda, showcasing his commitment to the Soviet cause through art​​.

Kanevsky's legacy is preserved in the State Tretyakov Gallery, the State Russian Museum, and other prestigious collections, affirming his enduring impact on Russian cultural and artistic heritage. His artworks, often executed in ink or watercolor, continue to attract collectors, with auction prices reflecting the significant interest in his oeuvre​​.

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Date and place of birt:29 march 1898, Kropyvnytskyi, Russian Empire
Date and place of death:14 june 1976, Moscow, USSR
Nationality:Russia, Ukraine, USSR, Russian Empire
Period of activity: XX century
Specialization:Cartoonist, Graphic artist, Illustrator, Painter, Posterist
Genre:Caricature, Genre art, Landscape painting, Portrait
Art style:Socialist realism

Creators Russia

Georges Lapchine (1885 - 1950)
Georges Lapchine
1885 - 1950
Mikhail Vrubel (1856 - 1910)
Mikhail Vrubel
1856 - 1910
Avdei Stepanovich Ter-Oganian (1961)
Avdei Stepanovich Ter-Oganian
1961
Sergei Antonovich Podgayevsky (1889 - 1923)
Sergei Antonovich Podgayevsky
1889 - 1923
Olga Borisovna Bogayevskaya (1915 - 2000)
Olga Borisovna Bogayevskaya
1915 - 2000
Nikolai Nikolaevich Aseev (1889 - 1963)
Nikolai Nikolaevich Aseev
1889 - 1963
Gevork Vartanovich Kotyants (1909 - 1996)
Gevork Vartanovich Kotyants
1909 - 1996
Johann Lebrecht Eggink (1784 - 1867)
Johann Lebrecht Eggink
1784 - 1867
Ilya Kabakov (1933 - 2023)
Ilya Kabakov
1933 - 2023
Ivan Albertovich Puni (1894 - 1956)
Ivan Albertovich Puni
1894 - 1956
Oleg Aleksandrovich Vukolov (1933)
Oleg Aleksandrovich Vukolov
1933
Riurik Ivnev (1891 - 1981)
Riurik Ivnev
1891 - 1981
Kuzma Petrov-Vodkin (1878 - 1939)
Kuzma Petrov-Vodkin
1878 - 1939
Ivan Vasilievich Yevstigneyev (1899 - 1967)
Ivan Vasilievich Yevstigneyev
1899 - 1967
Vasily Vasilyevich Mate (1856 - 1917)
Vasily Vasilyevich Mate
1856 - 1917
Varvara Fyodorovna Stepanova (1894 - 1958)
Varvara Fyodorovna Stepanova
1894 - 1958

Creators Socialist realism

Vladimir Ivanovich Ovchinnikov (1911 - 1978)
Vladimir Ivanovich Ovchinnikov
1911 - 1978
Pavel Petrovich Benkov (1879 - 1949)
Pavel Petrovich Benkov
1879 - 1949
Valentin Alexandrovich Pechatin (1920 - 2006)
Valentin Alexandrovich Pechatin
1920 - 2006
Evald Okas (1915 - 2011)
Evald Okas
1915 - 2011
Liubov Karlovna Blak (1908 - 1983)
Liubov Karlovna Blak
1908 - 1983
Theodor Theodorovich Herzen (1935 - 2003)
Theodor Theodorovich Herzen
1935 - 2003
Mykola Petrovich Hlushchenko (1901 - 1977)
Mykola Petrovich Hlushchenko
1901 - 1977
Rudolf Rudolfovich Frentz (1888 - 1956)
Rudolf Rudolfovich Frentz
1888 - 1956
Svetlana Ilinichna Vainshtein-Mashurina (1928 - 2017)
Svetlana Ilinichna Vainshtein-Mashurina
1928 - 2017
Nikolai Alekseevich Koltsov (1907 - 1942)
Nikolai Alekseevich Koltsov
1907 - 1942
Zoia Iakovlevna Eliseeva (1921)
Zoia Iakovlevna Eliseeva
1921
Ivan Alekseevich Vepkhvadze (1949 - 2016)
Ivan Alekseevich Vepkhvadze
1949 - 2016
Anna Maksimovna Efimova (1897 - 1962)
Anna Maksimovna Efimova
1897 - 1962
Pavel Dmitrievich Korin (1892 - 1967)
Pavel Dmitrievich Korin
1892 - 1967
Victor Alexandrovich Otiev (1935 - 1999)
Victor Alexandrovich Otiev
1935 - 1999
Semyon Afanasyevich Chuikov (1902 - 1980)
Semyon Afanasyevich Chuikov
1902 - 1980
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