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

Sascha Schneider (1870 - 1927)
Sascha Schneider
1870 - 1927
Nikolai Alexandrovich Sergeev (1855 - 1919)
Nikolai Alexandrovich Sergeev
1855 - 1919
Khasbulat Yusupovich Yusupov (1952 - 2015)
Khasbulat Yusupovich Yusupov
1952 - 2015
Aleksei Mikhailovich Gritsai (1914 - 1998)
Aleksei Mikhailovich Gritsai
1914 - 1998
Lyudmila Davidovna Burliuk-Kuznetsova (1885 - 1968)
Lyudmila Davidovna Burliuk-Kuznetsova
1885 - 1968
Vladimir Moiseevich Smirin (1931 - 1989)
Vladimir Moiseevich Smirin
1931 - 1989
Anatoly Vladimirovich Treskin (1905 - 1986)
Anatoly Vladimirovich Treskin
1905 - 1986
Pavel Pepperstein (1966)
Pavel Pepperstein
1966
Andrey Ivanovich Ivanov (1775 - 1848)
Andrey Ivanovich Ivanov
1775 - 1848
Boris Vsevolodovich Ignatovich (1899 - 1976)
Boris Vsevolodovich Ignatovich
1899 - 1976
Il'ya Semenovich Ostroukhov (1858 - 1929)
Il'ya Semenovich Ostroukhov
1858 - 1929
Nikolay Borisovich Terpsikhorov (1890 - 1960)
Nikolay Borisovich Terpsikhorov
1890 - 1960
Lidia Alexandrovna Milova (1925 - 2006)
Lidia Alexandrovna Milova
1925 - 2006
Alek (Aleksandr Vladimirovich) Rapoport (1933 - 1997)
Alek (Aleksandr Vladimirovich) Rapoport
1933 - 1997
Konstantin Konstantinovich Pervukhin (1863 - 1915)
Konstantin Konstantinovich Pervukhin
1863 - 1915
Alexander Mikhailovich Lyubimov (1879 - 1955)
Alexander Mikhailovich Lyubimov
1879 - 1955

Creators Constructivism

Manuel John Neri II (1930 - 2021)
Manuel John Neri II
1930 - 2021
Yigal Ozeri (1958)
Yigal Ozeri
1958
Paloma Picasso (1949)
Paloma Picasso
1949
John Matos (1961)
John Matos
1961
Louis Welden Hawkins (1849 - 1910)
Louis Welden Hawkins
1849 - 1910
Nadezhda Savelyevna Voitinskaya (1886 - 1965)
Nadezhda Savelyevna Voitinskaya
1886 - 1965
Leonid Fyodorovich Balaklav (1956)
Leonid Fyodorovich Balaklav
1956
Gustav Georg Schopf (1899 - 1986)
Gustav Georg Schopf
1899 - 1986
Ryan McGinley (1977)
Ryan McGinley
1977
Vasily Ivanovich Zabashta (1918 - 2016)
Vasily Ivanovich Zabashta
1918 - 2016
Ulrich Eissner (1962)
Ulrich Eissner
1962
Dmitry Davydovich Kaminker (1949)
Dmitry Davydovich Kaminker
1949
Hans Platschek (1923 - 2000)
Hans Platschek
1923 - 2000
Boris Vikentievich Stavitsky (1920 - 2000)
Boris Vikentievich Stavitsky
1920 - 2000
Nancy Schön (1928)
Nancy Schön
1928
 Hirschi (1947)
Hirschi
1947
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