Boris Izrailevich Anisfeld (1878 - 1973)

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Boris Izrailevich Anisfeld

Boris Izraelievich Anisfeld (Russian: Борис Израилевич Анисфельд) was a Russian-American painter, set designer, illustrator, and educator, celebrated for his vivid use of color and imaginative scenery. Born in Bessarabia, Russian Empire, in 1878, Anisfeld's artistic journey led him from the Odessa School of Art to the Imperial Academy of Arts in Saint Petersburg, where he absorbed the influences of prominent artists like Ilya Repin and Igor Grabar. His distinct style caught the attention of Sergei Diaghilev, leading to his work with the Ballet Russe before World War I​​.

Anisfeld's contributions to art extend beyond his canvas, as his theater designs for Diaghilev's Ballets Russes and collaborations with notable figures like Michel Fokine and Anna Pavlova showcased his ability to blend fantasy with performance. His work with the Ballets Russes, including designing the production of "Sadko" and executing the visions of other celebrated artists for stage sets, marked a significant period in his career before he immigrated to the United States in 1917​​​​.

In America, Anisfeld continued his legacy, taking on roles such as a teacher at the Art Institute of Chicago and contributing to the cultural landscape through his stage designs and paintings. His work is recognized for its innovative approach to color and form, bridging the realms of painting and theater design to create immersive, emotionally resonant artworks. Anisfeld passed away in 1973, leaving behind a body of work that continues to inspire and captivate audiences​​​​.

For collectors and experts in art and antiques, Anisfeld's work represents a fusion of Russian and American art traditions, enriched by his imaginative approach and vibrant palette. His contributions to the development of modern art and theater design underscore the enduring relevance of his creative vision.

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Date and place of birt:2 october 1878, Муниципий Бельцы, Russian Empire
Date and place of death:4 december 1973, New London County, USA
Nationality:Russia, USA, Russian Empire
Period of activity: XIX, XX century
Specialization:Artist, Decorator, Illustrator, Painter, Scenographer
Art school / group:Mir iskusstva, Union of Russian Artists
Genre:Landscape painting, Portrait
Art style:Expressionism, Constructivism, Contemporary art, Symbolism

Creators Russia

Alexey Filippovich Chernyshyov (1824 - 1863)
Alexey Filippovich Chernyshyov
1824 - 1863
Vasily Pavlovich Borisenkov (1924 - 2020)
Vasily Pavlovich Borisenkov
1924 - 2020
Vyacheslav Mikhaylovich Klykov (1939 - 2006)
Vyacheslav Mikhaylovich Klykov
1939 - 2006
Adelaida Germanovna Pologova (1923 - 2008)
Adelaida Germanovna Pologova
1923 - 2008
Leonid Romanovich Sologub (1884 - 1956)
Leonid Romanovich Sologub
1884 - 1956
Sergey Borisovich Daragan (1945 - 2004)
Sergey Borisovich Daragan
1945 - 2004
Anatoly Nikolaevich Proshkin (1907 - 1986)
Anatoly Nikolaevich Proshkin
1907 - 1986
Yulii Yulyevich Blumenthal (1870 - 1944)
Yulii Yulyevich Blumenthal
1870 - 1944
Anatoly Akimovich Nenartovich (1915 - 1988)
Anatoly Akimovich Nenartovich
1915 - 1988
Irina Vladimirovna Zatulovskaya (1954)
Irina Vladimirovna Zatulovskaya
1954
Afanasy Grigorievich Grigoriev (1782 - 1868)
Afanasy Grigorievich Grigoriev
1782 - 1868
Victor Kuzmich Teterin (1922 - 1991)
Victor Kuzmich Teterin
1922 - 1991
Émile Eisman-Semenowsky (1859 - 1911)
Émile Eisman-Semenowsky
1859 - 1911
Igor' Aleksandrovich Vulokh (1938 - 2012)
Igor' Aleksandrovich Vulokh
1938 - 2012
Antonio Peresinotti (1708 - 1778)
Antonio Peresinotti
1708 - 1778
Vytautas Kazio Palaima (1911 - 1976)
Vytautas Kazio Palaima
1911 - 1976

Creators Constructivism

Rob Birza (1962)
Rob Birza
1962
Ha Chong-Hyun (1935)
Ha Chong-Hyun
1935
Marcelle Cahn (1895 - 1981)
Marcelle Cahn
1895 - 1981
Reiner Ruthenbeck (1937 - 2016)
Reiner Ruthenbeck
1937 - 2016
Ivo Sassi (1937 - 2020)
Ivo Sassi
1937 - 2020
Konrad Klapheck (1935 - 2023)
Konrad Klapheck
1935 - 2023
Augusta Read Thomas (1964)
Augusta Read Thomas
1964
Zofya Piramovich (1880 - 1958)
Zofya Piramovich
1880 - 1958
Ellen Fuhr (1958 - 2017)
Ellen Fuhr
1958 - 2017
Vladimir Dimitrov-Maystora (1882 - 1960)
Vladimir Dimitrov-Maystora
1882 - 1960
Mario Mafai (1902 - 1965)
Mario Mafai
1902 - 1965
Oleg Petrovich Grigorev (1936 - 2013)
Oleg Petrovich Grigorev
1936 - 2013
Francisco Bollaín y Goitia García (1882 - 1960)
Francisco Bollaín y Goitia García
1882 - 1960
Raoul Hausmann (1886 - 1971)
Raoul Hausmann
1886 - 1971
Jonathan Borofsky (1942)
Jonathan Borofsky
1942
Alexander Mohr (1892 - 1974)
Alexander Mohr
1892 - 1974