Boris Yefimovich Yefimov (1900 - 2008)

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Boris Yefimovich Yefimov

Boris Yefimovich Yefimov (Russian: Бори́с Ефи́мович Ефи́мов), a Soviet-Russian political cartoonist, left an indelible mark on the art of caricature with a career that spanned over nine decades. Born in Kiev, Yefimov grew up in a Jewish family, eventually changing his surname during the turbulent times of the Russian Civil War to conceal his Jewish origins​. His early life was shaped by significant historical upheavals, including the First World War and the Russian Revolution, events that deeply influenced his work and perspectives​.

Yefimov gained fame for his biting political cartoons that critiqued Adolf Hitler and the Nazis, contributing significantly to Soviet propaganda efforts during the Second World War. His caricatures were not only a source of morale for the Soviet people but were also recognized by Stalin, who personally spared Yefimov from purges that affected many of his contemporaries, including Yefimov's own brother​. Despite the controversial aspects of his relationship with the Soviet regime, Yefimov's artistry and wit in critiquing political figures and events earned him widespread acclaim.

His contributions were recognized with numerous awards, including the Stalin Prizes and the title of People's Painter of the USSR​​. Yefimov's legacy is preserved in his extensive body of work, which includes over 70,000 works, showcasing his unparalleled skill in using humor and satire to comment on the political landscape of his time.

For collectors and experts in art and antiques, Boris Yefimov's works offer a unique glimpse into the historical and political zeitgeist of the 20th century. To stay updated on new product sales and auction events related to Boris Yefimov, sign up for updates. This subscription will ensure you're informed about the latest opportunities to own a piece of this remarkable artist's legacy.

Date and place of birt:28 september 1900, Kiev, Russian Empire
Date and place of death:1 october 2008, Moscow, Russia
Nationality:Russia, Ukraine
Period of activity: XX, XXI century
Specialization:Artist, Cartoonist, Graphic artist
Genre:Caricature
Art style:Socialist realism

Creators Russia

Evgeny Vasilievich Nikolaev (1927 - 2002)
Evgeny Vasilievich Nikolaev
1927 - 2002
Yuriy Yevgenyevich Degen (1896 - 1923)
Yuriy Yevgenyevich Degen
1896 - 1923
Anton Pevzner (1884 - 1962)
Anton Pevzner
1884 - 1962
Pavel Andreyevich Fedotov (1815 - 1852)
Pavel Andreyevich Fedotov
1815 - 1852
Olga Anatolyevna Zhekulina (1900 - 1973)
Olga Anatolyevna Zhekulina
1900 - 1973
Konstantin Yegorovich Makovsky (1839 - 1915)
Konstantin Yegorovich Makovsky
1839 - 1915
Andrey Ilyich Kurnakov (1916 - 2010)
Andrey Ilyich Kurnakov
1916 - 2010
Konstanty Wroblewski (1868 - 1939)
Konstanty Wroblewski
1868 - 1939
Jean Peské (1870 - 1949)
Jean Peské
1870 - 1949
Nina Nikolaevna Vatolina (1915 - 2002)
Nina Nikolaevna Vatolina
1915 - 2002
Ivan Ivanovich Bel'sky (1719 - 1799)
Ivan Ivanovich Bel'sky
1719 - 1799
 Erté (1892 - 1990)
Erté
1892 - 1990
Konstantin Klaudianovich Zefirov (1879 - 1960)
Konstantin Klaudianovich Zefirov
1879 - 1960
Boris Vladimirovich Ioganson (1893 - 1973)
Boris Vladimirovich Ioganson
1893 - 1973
Nikolay Ivanovich Getman (1917 - 2004)
Nikolay Ivanovich Getman
1917 - 2004
Fedor Fedorovich Fedorovsky (1883 - 1955)
Fedor Fedorovich Fedorovsky
1883 - 1955

Creators Socialist realism

Nikolai Mikhailovich Romadin (1903 - 1987)
Nikolai Mikhailovich Romadin
1903 - 1987
Mikhail Fedorovich Konov (1928)
Mikhail Fedorovich Konov
1928
Mikhail Arkadyevich Suzdaltsev (1917 - 1998)
Mikhail Arkadyevich Suzdaltsev
1917 - 1998
Georgy Ivanovich Motovilov (1892 - 1963)
Georgy Ivanovich Motovilov
1892 - 1963
Boris Vasilievich Kotik (1921 - 1984)
Boris Vasilievich Kotik
1921 - 1984
Aleksandr Evstafevich Gromov (1880 - 1968)
Aleksandr Evstafevich Gromov
1880 - 1968
Vera Grigorevna Filianskaia (1900 - 1982)
Vera Grigorevna Filianskaia
1900 - 1982
Dementy Alekseyevich Shmarinov (1907 - 1999)
Dementy Alekseyevich Shmarinov
1907 - 1999
Liudmila Pavlovna Azarova (1919 - 2010)
Liudmila Pavlovna Azarova
1919 - 2010
Georgy Nikolaevich Karlov (1905 - 1991)
Georgy Nikolaevich Karlov
1905 - 1991
Trifon Zakharovich Podryabinnikov (1887 - 1974)
Trifon Zakharovich Podryabinnikov
1887 - 1974
Andrei Andreevich Mylnikov (1919 - 2012)
Andrei Andreevich Mylnikov
1919 - 2012
Tamara Aleksandrovna Malushina (1927 - 2016)
Tamara Aleksandrovna Malushina
1927 - 2016
Olga Maksimilianovna Manuilova (1893 - 1984)
Olga Maksimilianovna Manuilova
1893 - 1984
Vladimir Nikolaevich Aralov (1893 - 1972)
Vladimir Nikolaevich Aralov
1893 - 1972
Eleonora Aleksandrovna Zharenova (1934)
Eleonora Aleksandrovna Zharenova
1934
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