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

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Vladimir Yakovlevich Shcherban
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Alexander Bogomazov (1880 - 1930)
Alexander Bogomazov
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Andrzej Jerzy Mniszek (1823 - 1905)
Andrzej Jerzy Mniszek
1823 - 1905
Pavel Matveyevich Gorobets (1905 - 1974)
Pavel Matveyevich Gorobets
1905 - 1974
Ivan Panteleimonovich Fedorov-Kerchensky (1853 - 1916)
Ivan Panteleimonovich Fedorov-Kerchensky
1853 - 1916
Konstantin Konstantinovich Pervukhin (1863 - 1915)
Konstantin Konstantinovich Pervukhin
1863 - 1915
Ivan Fedoseevich Dziuban (1923 - 2008)
Ivan Fedoseevich Dziuban
1923 - 2008
Boris Vikentievich Stavitsky (1920 - 2000)
Boris Vikentievich Stavitsky
1920 - 2000
Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky (1817 - 1900)
Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky
1817 - 1900
Georges Pogedaieff (1894 - 1971)
Georges Pogedaieff
1894 - 1971
Romuald Chojnacki (1818 - 1885)
Romuald Chojnacki
1818 - 1885
Fyodor Pavlovich Reshetnikov (1906 - 1988)
Fyodor Pavlovich Reshetnikov
1906 - 1988
Sergei Alexandrovich Anufriev (1964)
Sergei Alexandrovich Anufriev
1964
Lyubov Alekseevna Zotikova (1924 - 2010)
Lyubov Alekseevna Zotikova
1924 - 2010
Fedor Fedorovich Fedorovsky (1883 - 1955)
Fedor Fedorovich Fedorovsky
1883 - 1955
Vagrich Bakhchanyan (1938 - 2009)
Vagrich Bakhchanyan
1938 - 2009

Creators Realism

Anker Landberg (1916 - 1973)
Anker Landberg
1916 - 1973
Sabine Weiss (1924 - 2021)
Sabine Weiss
1924 - 2021
Aleksandr Mikhailovich Gerasimov (1881 - 1963)
Aleksandr Mikhailovich Gerasimov
1881 - 1963
Léon Richet (1843 - 1907)
Léon Richet
1843 - 1907
Marcel Rieder (1862 - 1942)
Marcel Rieder
1862 - 1942
Pyotr Vasilievich Vasiliev (1899 - 1975)
Pyotr Vasilievich Vasiliev
1899 - 1975
Walter Ufer (1876 - 1936)
Walter Ufer
1876 - 1936
Heinrich Kasten (1899 - 1966)
Heinrich Kasten
1899 - 1966
Günther Gensler (1803 - 1884)
Günther Gensler
1803 - 1884
Emilio Greco (1913 - 1995)
Emilio Greco
1913 - 1995
Eugenio Alvarez Dumont (1864 - 1927)
Eugenio Alvarez Dumont
1864 - 1927
Samuel John Картер (1835 - 1892)
Samuel John Картер
1835 - 1892
Olga Vladimirovna Malysheva (1920 - 2004)
Olga Vladimirovna Malysheva
1920 - 2004
Henry Alexander (1860 - 1894)
Henry Alexander
1860 - 1894
Yevgeny Mikhailovich Rachev (1906 - 1997)
Yevgeny Mikhailovich Rachev
1906 - 1997
Vera Rockline (1896 - 1934)
Vera Rockline
1896 - 1934
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