Boris Konstantinovich Bilinsky (1900 - 1948)

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Boris Konstantinovich Bilinsky

Boris Konstantinovich Bilinsky (Russian: Борис Константинович Билинский) was a Russian-born artist and designer, renowned for his significant contributions to set and costume design in theater, cinema, and ballet, as well as his accomplishments as a graphic artist. Bilinsky's career took him across Europe, from Russia to Germany, France, and eventually Italy, reflecting a life influenced by political and social upheavals of the early 20th century. His departure from Russia in 1920 marked the beginning of a prolific period in Berlin where he collaborated with prominent Russian emigre movie directors and theater companies. By 1923, Bilinsky had moved to Paris, becoming an integral part of the French cinema scene, notably designing posters and publicity material for the French release of Fritz Lang’s "Metropolis" in 1927, a commission that solidified his reputation as a leading cinema poster artist​​​​.

Bilinsky's creative vision extended beyond the cinema to the world of ballet and opera, where he made significant contributions, including designing for the Teatro alla Scala in Milan. His work for the "Follie viennesi" ballet in 1947, with music by Johann Strauss, showcased his ability to blend artistic freedom with the thematic requirements of the productions, employing vibrant colors and shapes that echoed the circular motion of a waltz​​.

Throughout his career, Bilinsky's versatility and talent were evident in the range of his work, from cinema posters to set and costume designs for prestigious theater productions. His legacy is preserved through collections and exhibitions, ensuring his artistic contributions continue to inspire and influence​​​​.

For collectors and experts in art and antiques, Boris Konstantinovich Bilinsky remains a figure of great interest due to the breadth of his work and the artistic prowess he displayed across various mediums. His contributions to the visual arts, particularly in the realm of set and costume design, cement his place in history as a versatile and innovative artist whose work transcends time and geographic boundaries.

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Date and place of birt:21 september 1900, Bender, Russian Empire
Date and place of death:3 february 1948, Catania, Italy
Nationality:Germany, Italy, Moldova, Russia, France, Russian Empire
Period of activity: XX century
Specialization:Decorator, Designer, Graphic artist, Painter, Posterist, Scenographer
Genre:Portrait
Art style:Avant-garde

Creators Germany

Hans Guradze (1861 - 1922)
Hans Guradze
1861 - 1922
Heinrich Theodor Wehle (1778 - 1805)
Heinrich Theodor Wehle
1778 - 1805
Heinrich Deiters (1840 - 1916)
Heinrich Deiters
1840 - 1916
Klaus Dieter Engelke (1941)
Klaus Dieter Engelke
1941
Johann Georg de Hamilton (1672 - 1737)
Johann Georg de Hamilton
1672 - 1737
Dorothea Maetzel-Johannsen (1886 - 1930)
Dorothea Maetzel-Johannsen
1886 - 1930
Heribert C. Ottersbach (1960)
Heribert C. Ottersbach
1960
Louis Braun (1836 - 1916)
Louis Braun
1836 - 1916
Ismail Coban (1945)
Ismail Coban
1945
Maksymilian Gerymsky (1846 - 1874)
Maksymilian Gerymsky
1846 - 1874
Volker Hildebrandt (1953)
Volker Hildebrandt
1953
Katharina Roscamp (1875 - 1927)
Katharina Roscamp
1875 - 1927
Johann Georg Dirr (1723 - 1779)
Johann Georg Dirr
1723 - 1779
Gabriele Münter (1877 - 1962)
Gabriele Münter
1877 - 1962
Otto Reiniger (1863 - 1909)
Otto Reiniger
1863 - 1909
Johann Christian Klengel (1751 - 1824)
Johann Christian Klengel
1751 - 1824

Creators Avant-garde

Aleksandr Vasilievich Shevchenko (1883 - 1948)
Aleksandr Vasilievich Shevchenko
1883 - 1948
Roger Parry (1905 - 1977)
Roger Parry
1905 - 1977
Alexander Ovakimovich Grigoryan (1927 - 2008)
Alexander Ovakimovich Grigoryan
1927 - 2008
Shuichiro Kinoshita (1896 - 1991)
Shuichiro Kinoshita
1896 - 1991
Gabriella Porpora (1942)
Gabriella Porpora
1942
Petr Stepanovich Galadzhev (1900 - 1971)
Petr Stepanovich Galadzhev
1900 - 1971
Nikolai Suetin (1897 - 1954)
Nikolai Suetin
1897 - 1954
Willi Nass (1899 - 1966)
Willi Nass
1899 - 1966
George Platt Lynes (1907 - 1955)
George Platt Lynes
1907 - 1955
Stanton Macdonald-Wright (1890 - 1973)
Stanton Macdonald-Wright
1890 - 1973
Dóra Maurer (1937)
Dóra Maurer
1937
Karl Blossfeldt (1865 - 1932)
Karl Blossfeldt
1865 - 1932
Jessica Dismorr (1885 - 1939)
Jessica Dismorr
1885 - 1939
Romano Romanelli (1882 - 1969)
Romano Romanelli
1882 - 1969
Vitaly Nikolaevich Goryaev (1910 - 1982)
Vitaly Nikolaevich Goryaev
1910 - 1982
Otto Piene (1928 - 2014)
Otto Piene
1928 - 2014