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

Alexandr Vasilievich Kharitonov (1932 - 1993)
Alexandr Vasilievich Kharitonov
1932 - 1993
Nikolai Mikhailovich Gushchin (1888 - 1965)
Nikolai Mikhailovich Gushchin
1888 - 1965
Konstantin Viktorovich Zvezdochetov (1958)
Konstantin Viktorovich Zvezdochetov
1958
Mikhail Konstantinovich Clodt von Jürgensburg (1832 - 1902)
Mikhail Konstantinovich Clodt von Jürgensburg
1832 - 1902
Gustav Gustavovich Klutsis (1895 - 1938)
Gustav Gustavovich Klutsis
1895 - 1938
Vasily Abgarovich Katanian (1902 - 1980)
Vasily Abgarovich Katanian
1902 - 1980
Anatoly Alexandrovich Ostretsov (1931 - 2015)
Anatoly Alexandrovich Ostretsov
1931 - 2015
Konstantin Yegorovich Makovsky (1839 - 1915)
Konstantin Yegorovich Makovsky
1839 - 1915
Fyodor Viktorovich Lemkul (1914 - 1995)
Fyodor Viktorovich Lemkul
1914 - 1995
Victor Isaakovich Gershman (1921 - 2002)
Victor Isaakovich Gershman
1921 - 2002
Alexander Alekseevich Efimov (1905 - 1964)
Alexander Alekseevich Efimov
1905 - 1964
Ivan Akimovich Akimov (1754 - 1814)
Ivan Akimovich Akimov
1754 - 1814
Aleksey Petrovich Tkachyov (1925)
Aleksey Petrovich Tkachyov
1925
Richard Brompton (1734 - 1783)
Richard Brompton
1734 - 1783
Moses Soyer (1899 - 1974)
Moses Soyer
1899 - 1974
Leon Bakst (1866 - 1924)
Leon Bakst
1866 - 1924

Creators Constructivism

Alexey Alexandrovich Vasiliev (1907 - 1975)
Alexey Alexandrovich Vasiliev
1907 - 1975
Cedric Lockwood Morris (1889 - 1982)
Cedric Lockwood Morris
1889 - 1982
Helge Achenbach (1952)
Helge Achenbach
1952
Eduard Georgievich Bragovsky (1923 - 2010)
Eduard Georgievich Bragovsky
1923 - 2010
Ivar Axel Arosenius (1878 - 1909)
Ivar Axel Arosenius
1878 - 1909
Eduardo Hernández Santos (1966)
Eduardo Hernández Santos
1966
Sofia Borisovna Pressman (1904 - 2001)
Sofia Borisovna Pressman
1904 - 2001
Mikhail Yuryevich Kugach (1939)
Mikhail Yuryevich Kugach
1939
Fermín Revueltas Sánchez (1901 - 1935)
Fermín Revueltas Sánchez
1901 - 1935
Reinhard Stangl (1950)
Reinhard Stangl
1950
Victor Kalinin (1946)
Victor Kalinin
1946
Kurt Trumpedach (1943 - 2013)
Kurt Trumpedach
1943 - 2013
 Eva & Adele ()
Eva & Adele
Desiree Dolron (1963)
Desiree Dolron
1963
Clifford Holmead Phillips (1889 - 1975)
Clifford Holmead Phillips
1889 - 1975
William Ronald Smith (1926 - 1998)
William Ronald Smith
1926 - 1998
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