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

Fyodor Vasilievich Antonov (1904 - 1991)
Fyodor Vasilievich Antonov
1904 - 1991
Leonid Sokov (1941 - 2018)
Leonid Sokov
1941 - 2018
Maria Dmitreyevna Raevskaia-Ivanova (1840 - 1912)
Maria Dmitreyevna Raevskaia-Ivanova
1840 - 1912
Count Vladimir Muraviov (1861 - 1940)
Count Vladimir Muraviov
1861 - 1940
Viktor Aleksandrovich Kuznetsov (1960)
Viktor Aleksandrovich Kuznetsov
1960
Isidor Grigorievich Frikh-Khar (1893 - 1978)
Isidor Grigorievich Frikh-Khar
1893 - 1978
Nadezhda Andreevna Udaltsova (1885 - 1961)
Nadezhda Andreevna Udaltsova
1885 - 1961
Georgy Alexandrovich Pesis (1929 - 1980)
Georgy Alexandrovich Pesis
1929 - 1980
Vladimir Georgievich Bekhteev (1878 - 1971)
Vladimir Georgievich Bekhteev
1878 - 1971
Ivan Dmitrievich Shadr (Ivanov) (1887 - 1941)
Ivan Dmitrievich Shadr (Ivanov)
1887 - 1941
Dmitry Vladimirovich Gorlov (1899 - 1988)
Dmitry Vladimirovich Gorlov
1899 - 1988
Eduard Wiiralt (Viiralt) (1898 - 1954)
Eduard Wiiralt (Viiralt)
1898 - 1954
Nikolay Nikolayevich Punin (1888 - 1953)
Nikolay Nikolayevich Punin
1888 - 1953
Sergey Mikhaylovich Volnukhin (1859 - 1921)
Sergey Mikhaylovich Volnukhin
1859 - 1921
Alexandre Nikolayevich Benois (1870 - 1960)
Alexandre Nikolayevich Benois
1870 - 1960
Sergey Merenkov (1976)
Sergey Merenkov
1976

Creators Socialist realism

Olga Alexandrovna Sorokina (1969)
Olga Alexandrovna Sorokina
1969
Vitaly Nikolaevich Goryaev (1910 - 1982)
Vitaly Nikolaevich Goryaev
1910 - 1982
Trifon Zakharovich Podryabinnikov (1887 - 1974)
Trifon Zakharovich Podryabinnikov
1887 - 1974
Alexander Tikhonovich Pushnin (1921 - 1991)
Alexander Tikhonovich Pushnin
1921 - 1991
Pyotr Tarasovych Maltsev (1907 - 1993)
Pyotr Tarasovych Maltsev
1907 - 1993
Taisia Kirillovna Afonina (1913 - 1994)
Taisia Kirillovna Afonina
1913 - 1994
Evgenii Petrovich Smirnov (1915 - 1980)
Evgenii Petrovich Smirnov
1915 - 1980
Yevgeny Pavlovich Melnikov (1928 - 2010)
Yevgeny Pavlovich Melnikov
1928 - 2010
Djordje Andrejević-Kun (1904 - 1964)
Djordje Andrejević-Kun
1904 - 1964
Liubov Karlovna Blak (1908 - 1983)
Liubov Karlovna Blak
1908 - 1983
Ksenia Nikolaevna Uspenskaya (1922 - 2019)
Ksenia Nikolaevna Uspenskaya
1922 - 2019
Hans Rahn (1905 - 1991)
Hans Rahn
1905 - 1991
Tatiana Fedorovna Linde (1893 - 1972)
Tatiana Fedorovna Linde
1893 - 1972
Valeryan Alekseevich Sergin (1936)
Valeryan Alekseevich Sergin
1936
Piotr Petrovich Belousov (1912 - 1989)
Piotr Petrovich Belousov
1912 - 1989
Pyotr Pavlovich Ossovsky (1925 - 2015)
Pyotr Pavlovich Ossovsky
1925 - 2015
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