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

Solomon Borisovich Nikritin (1898 - 1965)
Solomon Borisovich Nikritin
1898 - 1965
Vladimir Davidovich Baranov-Rossiné (1888 - 1944)
Vladimir Davidovich Baranov-Rossiné
1888 - 1944
Benoît-Charles Mitoire (1782 - 1832)
Benoît-Charles Mitoire
1782 - 1832
Ludwig Mies van der Rohe (1886 - 1969)
Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
1886 - 1969
Karel Brož (1836 - 1901)
Karel Brož
1836 - 1901
Artur Petrovich Apinis (1904 - 1975)
Artur Petrovich Apinis
1904 - 1975
Bogdan Pavlovich Willewalde (1819 - 1903)
Bogdan Pavlovich Willewalde
1819 - 1903
Iosif Moiseevich Chaykov (1888 - 1979)
Iosif Moiseevich Chaykov
1888 - 1979
Mykola Petrovich Hlushchenko (1901 - 1977)
Mykola Petrovich Hlushchenko
1901 - 1977
Konstantin Aristarkhovich Bolshakov (1895 - 1938)
Konstantin Aristarkhovich Bolshakov
1895 - 1938
Mikhail Grigorievich Bogatyryov (1924 - 1999)
Mikhail Grigorievich Bogatyryov
1924 - 1999
Nikolai Bagratovich Nikoghosyan (1918 - 2018)
Nikolai Bagratovich Nikoghosyan
1918 - 2018
Pavel Pavlovich Dzhogin (1834 - 1885)
Pavel Pavlovich Dzhogin
1834 - 1885
Nikolai Benois (1901 - 1988)
Nikolai Benois
1901 - 1988
Vytautas Kazio Palaima (1911 - 1976)
Vytautas Kazio Palaima
1911 - 1976
Tat'yana Grigor'evna Nazarenko (1944)
Tat'yana Grigor'evna Nazarenko
1944

Creators Constructivism

William Edwards Cook (1881 - 1959)
William Edwards Cook
1881 - 1959
Neil Welliver (1929 - 2005)
Neil Welliver
1929 - 2005
Fritz Burger-Mühlfeld (1882 - 1969)
Fritz Burger-Mühlfeld
1882 - 1969
Stefan Knapp (1921 - 1996)
Stefan Knapp
1921 - 1996
Friedl Dicker-Brandeis (1898 - 1944)
Friedl Dicker-Brandeis
1898 - 1944
Efim Davidovich Simkin (1915 - 2001)
Efim Davidovich Simkin
1915 - 2001
Nicola Tyson (1960)
Nicola Tyson
1960
Carl Strathmann (1866 - 1939)
Carl Strathmann
1866 - 1939
Olga Nikolayevna Sacharoff (1889 - 1967)
Olga Nikolayevna Sacharoff
1889 - 1967
Ricarda Roggan (1972)
Ricarda Roggan
1972
Albert Willem (1979)
Albert Willem
1979
Nikolai Alexandrovich Tarkhov (1871 - 1930)
Nikolai Alexandrovich Tarkhov
1871 - 1930
Nanda Vigo (1936 - 2020)
Nanda Vigo
1936 - 2020
Luciano Grassi (1927 - 2008)
Luciano Grassi
1927 - 2008
Gianni Dova (1925 - 1991)
Gianni Dova
1925 - 1991
Graciela Rodo Boulanger (1935)
Graciela Rodo Boulanger
1935
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