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

Valentina Georgievna Kuznetsova (1949)
Valentina Georgievna Kuznetsova
1949
Boris Vasilievich Smirnov (1881 - 1954)
Boris Vasilievich Smirnov
1881 - 1954
Boris Mikhailovich Nemensky (1922)
Boris Mikhailovich Nemensky
1922
Nikolay Egorovich Sverchkov (1817 - 1898)
Nikolay Egorovich Sverchkov
1817 - 1898
Lidia Isaakovna Brodskaya (1910 - 1991)
Lidia Isaakovna Brodskaya
1910 - 1991
Simon Segal (1898 - 1969)
Simon Segal
1898 - 1969
Maya Kuzminichna Kopitseva (1924 - 2005)
Maya Kuzminichna Kopitseva
1924 - 2005
Konstantin Apollonovich Savitsky (1844 - 1905)
Konstantin Apollonovich Savitsky
1844 - 1905
Leonhard Euler (1707 - 1783)
Leonhard Euler
1707 - 1783
Vladimir Vladimirovich Mayakovsky (1893 - 1930)
Vladimir Vladimirovich Mayakovsky
1893 - 1930
Grigory Mikhailovich Bobrovsky (1873 - 1942)
Grigory Mikhailovich Bobrovsky
1873 - 1942
Émile Eisman-Semenowsky (1859 - 1911)
Émile Eisman-Semenowsky
1859 - 1911
Haris Abdrakhmanovich Yakupov (1919 - 2010)
Haris Abdrakhmanovich Yakupov
1919 - 2010
Naum L'vovich Aronson (1872 - 1943)
Naum L'vovich Aronson
1872 - 1943
Boris Ivanovich Shamanov (1931 - 2008)
Boris Ivanovich Shamanov
1931 - 2008
Porfiry Nikitich Krylov (1902 - 1990)
Porfiry Nikitich Krylov
1902 - 1990

Creators Constructivism

Mirko Krizanovic (1959)
Mirko Krizanovic
1959
Thomas Helbig (1967)
Thomas Helbig
1967
Pierre Parsus (1921 - 2022)
Pierre Parsus
1921 - 2022
Shen Chen (1955)
Shen Chen
1955
Wilhelm Klotzek (1980)
Wilhelm Klotzek
1980
Timm Rautert (1941)
Timm Rautert
1941
Jonathan Chapline (1987)
Jonathan Chapline
1987
Julio Ruelas (1870 - 1907)
Julio Ruelas
1870 - 1907
Ken Danby (1940 - 2007)
Ken Danby
1940 - 2007
Rolf Glasmeier (1945 - 2003)
Rolf Glasmeier
1945 - 2003
Bill Culbert (1935 - 2019)
Bill Culbert
1935 - 2019
Xu Yang (1996)
Xu Yang
1996
Claude Wall (1951)
Claude Wall
1951
Johannes Theodor Baargeld (1892 - 1927)
Johannes Theodor Baargeld
1892 - 1927
Semion Natanovich Faibisovich (1949)
Semion Natanovich Faibisovich
1949
Beate Kuhn (1927 - 2015)
Beate Kuhn
1927 - 2015