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

Vadim Abramovich Sidur (1924 - 1986)
Vadim Abramovich Sidur
1924 - 1986
Tаtyana Nylоvna Yablonskaya (1917 - 2005)
Tаtyana Nylоvna Yablonskaya
1917 - 2005
Nikolai Yakovlevich Bout (1928 - 1989)
Nikolai Yakovlevich Bout
1928 - 1989
Maria Oksentiyivna Prymachenko (1908 - 1997)
Maria Oksentiyivna Prymachenko
1908 - 1997
Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky (1817 - 1900)
Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky
1817 - 1900
Adolphe (Aizik) Féder (1886 - 1943)
Adolphe (Aizik) Féder
1886 - 1943
Antony Lange (1779 - 1844)
Antony Lange
1779 - 1844
Lyudmila Davidovna Burliuk-Kuznetsova (1885 - 1968)
Lyudmila Davidovna Burliuk-Kuznetsova
1885 - 1968
Konstantin Evtikhievich Kostenko (1879 - 1956)
Konstantin Evtikhievich Kostenko
1879 - 1956
Kapiton Stepanovich Pavlov (1792 - 1842)
Kapiton Stepanovich Pavlov
1792 - 1842
Vladimir Yevgrafovich Tatlin (1885 - 1953)
Vladimir Yevgrafovich Tatlin
1885 - 1953
Leonid Mikhaylovich Brailovsky (Brailovskii) (1867 - 1937)
Leonid Mikhaylovich Brailovsky (Brailovskii)
1867 - 1937
Victor Ivanovich Tolochko (1922 - 2006)
Victor Ivanovich Tolochko
1922 - 2006
Valery Andreyevich Mishin (1939)
Valery Andreyevich Mishin
1939
Lev Lvovich Gets (1896 - 1971)
Lev Lvovich Gets
1896 - 1971
Tadeusz Brzozowski (1918 - 1987)
Tadeusz Brzozowski
1918 - 1987

Creators Realism

Jan Philip Koelman (1818 - 1893)
Jan Philip Koelman
1818 - 1893
Nikolay Vladimirovich Remizov (1887 - 1975)
Nikolay Vladimirovich Remizov
1887 - 1975
Tamara Andreevna Shilovskaia (1916 - 2001)
Tamara Andreevna Shilovskaia
1916 - 2001
Gabriel Amoretti (1861 - 1947)
Gabriel Amoretti
1861 - 1947
Paul Strand (1890 - 1976)
Paul Strand
1890 - 1976
Nadezhda Nikolaevna Vishnevskaia (1922 - 2000)
Nadezhda Nikolaevna Vishnevskaia
1922 - 2000
Charles Haslewood Shannon (1863 - 1937)
Charles Haslewood Shannon
1863 - 1937
Alcide Bariteau (1862 - 1943)
Alcide Bariteau
1862 - 1943
Karl Jäger (1833 - 1887)
Karl Jäger
1833 - 1887
Adolf Riesen (1908 - 1982)
Adolf Riesen
1908 - 1982
Wladyslaw Wankie (1860 - 1925)
Wladyslaw Wankie
1860 - 1925
Vasily Alekseyevich Volkov (1840 - 1907)
Vasily Alekseyevich Volkov
1840 - 1907
Vasilii Alekseevich Fedulov (1885 - 1950)
Vasilii Alekseevich Fedulov
1885 - 1950
Werner Peiner (1897 - 1984)
Werner Peiner
1897 - 1984
Jean-Pierre Norblin de la Gourdaine (1745 - 1830)
Jean-Pierre Norblin de la Gourdaine
1745 - 1830
Yuri Vladimirovich Belov (1929 - 2017)
Yuri Vladimirovich Belov
1929 - 2017
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