Saveliy Abramovich Sorin (1878 - 1953)

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Saveliy Abramovich Sorin

Saveliy Abramovich Sorin (Russian: Савелий Абрамович Сорин) was a Russian painter renowned for his exceptional portrait works. Born in 1878 in Polotsk, Vitebsk province, into a modest Jewish family, Sorin's journey in art took him from Russia to the West, notably France and the USA, where he established himself as a distinguished portraitist by the early 20th century. His education at the Academy of Fine Arts, under the guidance of illustrious teachers including Ilya Repin, laid a strong foundation for his career. Sorin's talent for capturing the essence of his subjects through graceful and precise imagery won him acclaim and a diverse clientele, ranging from aristocrats and royals to fellow artists and cultural figures.

Throughout his career, Sorin lived and worked across various locales, including St. Petersburg, the Crimea, Tiflis, France, and the United States, reflecting a life marked by both artistic and geographic exploration. His notable works include portraits of prominent Russian cultural figures such as Maxim Gorky, Fyodor Chaliapin, Anna Akhmatova, and Tamara Karsavina, showcasing his ability to capture the spirit of Russian culture through his art. Sorin's works are a testament to his skill in combining the richness of color with precise drawing, achieving a remarkable likeness in his portraits.

Saveliy Abramovich Sorin's legacy is preserved in his contributions to art, with many of his pieces donated to museums in the USSR, alongside those held in private collections and museums worldwide. His life and work exemplify the journey of a talented artist navigating the challenges of his time, leaving behind a rich portfolio that continues to captivate and inspire​​​​​​.

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Date and place of birt:26 february 1878, Polotsk, Russian Empire
Date and place of death:22 november 1953, New York City, USA
Nationality:Byelorussia, Russia, USA, Russian Empire
Period of activity: XIX, XX century
Specialization:Artist, Graphic artist, Painter, Portraitist
Art school / group:Itinerants
Genre:Portrait
Art style:Realism, Contemporary art

Creators Byelorussia

Robert Lvovich Genin (1884 - 1941)
Robert Lvovich Genin
1884 - 1941
Mikhail Petrovich Staniouta (1881 - 1974)
Mikhail Petrovich Staniouta
1881 - 1974
Peter Blume (1906 - 1992)
Peter Blume
1906 - 1992
Il'ya Yakovlevich Gintsburg (1859 - 1939)
Il'ya Yakovlevich Gintsburg
1859 - 1939
Boris Abramovich Zaborov (1935 - 2021)
Boris Abramovich Zaborov
1935 - 2021
Yehuda Pen (1854 - 1937)
Yehuda Pen
1854 - 1937
Lev Alexandrovich Judin (1903 - 1941)
Lev Alexandrovich Judin
1903 - 1941
Nikolai Ivanovich Volynets (1921 - 2003)
Nikolai Ivanovich Volynets
1921 - 2003
Isaak Yakovlevich Itkind (1871 - 1969)
Isaak Yakovlevich Itkind
1871 - 1969
Zair Isaakovich Azgur (1908 - 1995)
Zair Isaakovich Azgur
1908 - 1995
Sigmunt Vogel (1764 - 1826)
Sigmunt Vogel
1764 - 1826
Yevsey Yevseyevich Moiseyenko (1916 - 1988)
Yevsey Yevseyevich Moiseyenko
1916 - 1988
Osip Markovich Lubitch (1896 - 1990)
Osip Markovich Lubitch
1896 - 1990
Bencion Zukerman (1890 - 1944)
Bencion Zukerman
1890 - 1944
Abram Isaakovich Monoszon (1914 - 2007)
Abram Isaakovich Monoszon
1914 - 2007
Apolinary Gilyaryevich Horawski (1833 - 1900)
Apolinary Gilyaryevich Horawski
1833 - 1900

Creators Contemporary art

Jean Baptiste de Jonghe (1785 - 1844)
Jean Baptiste de Jonghe
1785 - 1844
Deodato Guinaccia (1510 - 1585)
Deodato Guinaccia
1510 - 1585
Johann Gotthard von Müller (1747 - 1830)
Johann Gotthard von Müller
1747 - 1830
Wincenty Sleńdziński (1838 - 1909)
Wincenty Sleńdziński
1838 - 1909
Nikolay Egorovich Sverchkov (1817 - 1898)
Nikolay Egorovich Sverchkov
1817 - 1898
Petra Thalmeier (1957)
Petra Thalmeier
1957
Alfred James Daplyn (1844 - 1926)
Alfred James Daplyn
1844 - 1926
Karel Havlíček (1907 - 1988)
Karel Havlíček
1907 - 1988
Michael Burges (1954)
Michael Burges
1954
Jean Laronze (1852 - 1937)
Jean Laronze
1852 - 1937
Oleg Sergeyevich Prokofiev (1928 - 1998)
Oleg Sergeyevich Prokofiev
1928 - 1998
Paul Lauters (Lauteri) (1806 - 1875)
Paul Lauters (Lauteri)
1806 - 1875
Oleg Nikolaevich Tselkov (1934 - 2021)
Oleg Nikolaevich Tselkov
1934 - 2021
Jack Pierson (1960)
Jack Pierson
1960
Vibha Galhotra (1978)
Vibha Galhotra
1978
Walter Nessler (1912 - 2001)
Walter Nessler
1912 - 2001
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