Vasyl Illich Kasiyan (1896 - 1976)

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Vasyl Illich Kasiyan

Vasyl Illich Kasiyan (Russian: Василий Ильич Касиян) Vasyl Illich Kasiyan was a Ukrainian artist and graphic designer, celebrated for his contributions to Soviet and Ukrainian visual arts. Born on January 1, 1896, in Mykulyntsi, then part of Austria-Hungary, and passing on June 26, 1976, in Kyiv, Ukrainian SSR, Kasiyan's journey through art was marked by his distinct influence on Soviet-era visual narratives. A World War I veteran, he further honed his artistic skills at the Academy of Fine Arts in Prague in the 1920s under the mentorship of Czech painter Max Švabinský​​​​.

Kasiyan's body of work spans various mediums, reflecting the ethos of his times with a deep focus on people, their struggles, and the landscapes they inhabit. Notably, his artworks such as "Portrait of a Young Woman" (1950), "Taras Shevchenko" (1945), and "My Mother" (1940) underscore his mastery in capturing the essence of his subjects, rendering them with an emotional depth that speaks volumes about his connection to the cultural and political landscape of the Soviet Union​​.

His contributions were widely recognized, earning him titles like the People's Artist of the Soviet Union and the Shevchenko National Prize in 1964, affirming his status as a pivotal figure in Soviet and Ukrainian art. Kasiyan's legacy is not just in the beauty of his works but also in his role as an educator and influencer in the art community, contributing significantly to the National Academy of Visual Arts and Architecture and the Kharkiv Institute of Arts​​​​​​.

For collectors and experts in art and antiques, Vasyl Illich Kasiyan's works represent not only aesthetic beauty but also a historical narrative of the Soviet and Ukrainian people's resilience and spirit. His pieces, found in museums and galleries worldwide, continue to inspire and provoke thought, offering a window into the artist's profound connection with his heritage.

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Date and place of birt:1 january 1896, Sniatyn, Austria-Hungary (1868-1918)
Date and place of death:26 june 1976, Kiev, USSR
Nationality:Ukraine, Czech Republic, USSR, Austria-Hungary (1868-1918)
Period of activity: XX century
Specialization:Graphic artist, Illustrator, Painter, Posterist, Researcher
Genre:Genre art, Landscape painting, Portrait
Art style:Realism, Socialist realism

Creators Ukraine

Pyotr Ivanovich Zhigimont (1914 - 2003)
Pyotr Ivanovich Zhigimont
1914 - 2003
Mikhail Mikhailovich Bozhiy (1911 - 1990)
Mikhail Mikhailovich Bozhiy
1911 - 1990
Mikhail Fedorovich Andrienko-Nechytailo (1894 - 1982)
Mikhail Fedorovich Andrienko-Nechytailo
1894 - 1982
Nina Henrichovna Genke-Meller (1893 - 1954)
Nina Henrichovna Genke-Meller
1893 - 1954
Boris Solomonovich Aronson (1898 - 1980)
Boris Solomonovich Aronson
1898 - 1980
Nikolai Andreyevich (Kolau) Tcherniavsky (1892 - 1942)
Nikolai Andreyevich (Kolau) Tcherniavsky
1892 - 1942
Vilmos-Jozsef Istvanovich Berets (1915 - 1999)
Vilmos-Jozsef Istvanovich Berets
1915 - 1999
Ivan Panteleimonovich Fedorov-Kerchensky (1853 - 1916)
Ivan Panteleimonovich Fedorov-Kerchensky
1853 - 1916
Franz Roubaud (1856 - 1928)
Franz Roubaud
1856 - 1928
Pavel Marian Dudlez (1904 - 1940)
Pavel Marian Dudlez
1904 - 1940
Yuri Vasilievich Balanovsky (1914 - 1984)
Yuri Vasilievich Balanovsky
1914 - 1984
Louis Lozowick (1892 - 1973)
Louis Lozowick
1892 - 1973
David Petrovich Shterenberg (1881 - 1948)
David Petrovich Shterenberg
1881 - 1948
Aloysius Reyhan (1807 - 1860)
Aloysius Reyhan
1807 - 1860
Sergey Yevgenievich Sviatchenko (1952)
Sergey Yevgenievich Sviatchenko
1952
Viktor Aleksandrovich Sinaysky (1893 - 1968)
Viktor Aleksandrovich Sinaysky
1893 - 1968

Creators Realism

Georg Scholz (1890 - 1945)
Georg Scholz
1890 - 1945
Markus Matthias Krüger (1981)
Markus Matthias Krüger
1981
Edward Clifford (1844 - 1907)
Edward Clifford
1844 - 1907
Ferdinand Chevalier (1834 - 1894)
Ferdinand Chevalier
1834 - 1894
Édouard Edmond Doigneau (1865 - 1954)
Édouard Edmond Doigneau
1865 - 1954
Jakob Eberhardt (1820 - 1889)
Jakob Eberhardt
1820 - 1889
Max Lingner (1888 - 1959)
Max Lingner
1888 - 1959
Kaspar Heinrich Merz (1806 - 1875)
Kaspar Heinrich Merz
1806 - 1875
Harald Metzkes (1929)
Harald Metzkes
1929
Richard Scheibe (1879 - 1964)
Richard Scheibe
1879 - 1964
Joseph Lies (1821 - 1865)
Joseph Lies
1821 - 1865
Josta Stapper (1941)
Josta Stapper
1941
Hans Haffenrichter (1897 - 1981)
Hans Haffenrichter
1897 - 1981
Sergei Efimovich Zakharov (1900 - 1993)
Sergei Efimovich Zakharov
1900 - 1993
Alexander Dumchenko (1954)
Alexander Dumchenko
1954
Victor Eugène de Papeleu (1810 - 1881)
Victor Eugène de Papeleu
1810 - 1881
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