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 Gavrilovich Venetsianov (1780 - 1847)
Alexey Gavrilovich Venetsianov
1780 - 1847
Teodors Zaļkalns (1876 - 1972)
Teodors Zaļkalns
1876 - 1972
Boris Fedorovich Domashnikov (1924 - 2003)
Boris Fedorovich Domashnikov
1924 - 2003
Riurik Rok (1898 - 1962)
Riurik Rok
1898 - 1962
Konstantin Somov (1869 - 1939)
Konstantin Somov
1869 - 1939
Vasily Nikolaevich Basov (1918 - 1962)
Vasily Nikolaevich Basov
1918 - 1962
Stefano Torelli (1712 - 1784)
Stefano Torelli
1712 - 1784
Valery Vsevolodovich Kapterev (1900 - 1981)
Valery Vsevolodovich Kapterev
1900 - 1981
Mikhail Yuryevich Kugach (1939)
Mikhail Yuryevich Kugach
1939
Boris Nikolaevich Koshelokhov (1942 - 2021)
Boris Nikolaevich Koshelokhov
1942 - 2021
Robert Rafailovich Falk (1886 - 1958)
Robert Rafailovich Falk
1886 - 1958
Jacques Chapiro (1887 - 1972)
Jacques Chapiro
1887 - 1972
Mukhamedkhanafia Telzhanov (1927 - 2013)
Mukhamedkhanafia Telzhanov
1927 - 2013
Nikolai Alexandrovich Sokolov (1903 - 2000)
Nikolai Alexandrovich Sokolov
1903 - 2000
Sergey Mikhaylovich Bordachev (1948)
Sergey Mikhaylovich Bordachev
1948
Yevgeny Grigoryevich Mikhnov-Voytenko (1932 - 1988)
Yevgeny Grigoryevich Mikhnov-Voytenko
1932 - 1988

Creators Constructivism

Waldemar Nottbohm (1930)
Waldemar Nottbohm
1930
Nikolay Konstantinovich Kalmakov (1873 - 1955)
Nikolay Konstantinovich Kalmakov
1873 - 1955
Mountford Tosswill (Toss) Woollaston (1910 - 1998)
Mountford Tosswill (Toss) Woollaston
1910 - 1998
Friedrich Hechelmann (1948 - 2024)
Friedrich Hechelmann
1948 - 2024
Antonio de Felipe (1965)
Antonio de Felipe
1965
Tracey Moffatt (1960)
Tracey Moffatt
1960
Michel Favre (1947)
Michel Favre
1947
Jan Knap (1949)
Jan Knap
1949
Roger Löcherbach (1963)
Roger Löcherbach
1963
 Hawoli (1935)
Hawoli
1935
Harmony Korine (1973)
Harmony Korine
1973
Patrick Henry Bruce (1880 - 1936)
Patrick Henry Bruce
1880 - 1936
Charles Sargeant Jagger (1885 - 1934)
Charles Sargeant Jagger
1885 - 1934
Ivan Asinovskii (1980)
Ivan Asinovskii
1980
Ursula Schultze-Bluhm (1921 - 1999)
Ursula Schultze-Bluhm
1921 - 1999
Nadir Afonso (1920 - 2013)
Nadir Afonso
1920 - 2013
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