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 Tarasovych Maltsev (1907 - 1993)
Pyotr Tarasovych Maltsev
1907 - 1993
Louis Lozowick (1892 - 1973)
Louis Lozowick
1892 - 1973
Olga Mikhailovna Bernatsky (1899 - 1971)
Olga Mikhailovna Bernatsky
1899 - 1971
Grigory Ivanovich Gavrilenko (1927 - 1984)
Grigory Ivanovich Gavrilenko
1927 - 1984
Mikhail Markianovich Germashev (1867 - 1930)
Mikhail Markianovich Germashev
1867 - 1930
Anatoly Rafailovich Brusilovsky (1932)
Anatoly Rafailovich Brusilovsky
1932
Stefan Ivanovich Florescu (1934 - 2016)
Stefan Ivanovich Florescu
1934 - 2016
Andronik Grigorievich Lazarchuk (1870 - 1934)
Andronik Grigorievich Lazarchuk
1870 - 1934
Yevgeny Alexandrovich Lanceray (1848 - 1886)
Yevgeny Alexandrovich Lanceray
1848 - 1886
Mikhail Vasilievich Bryansky (1830 - 1908)
Mikhail Vasilievich Bryansky
1830 - 1908
Anton Ivanovich Manastyrsky (1878 - 1969)
Anton Ivanovich Manastyrsky
1878 - 1969
Leonid Yakovlevich Mezheritski (1930 - 2007)
Leonid Yakovlevich Mezheritski
1930 - 2007
Anton Pavlovich Losenko (1737 - 1773)
Anton Pavlovich Losenko
1737 - 1773
Nikolai Dmitriyevich Kuznetsov (1850 - 1929)
Nikolai Dmitriyevich Kuznetsov
1850 - 1929
Stanislav Reikhan (1858 - 1919)
Stanislav Reikhan
1858 - 1919
Leonid Mikhaylovich Brailovsky (Brailovskii) (1867 - 1937)
Leonid Mikhaylovich Brailovsky (Brailovskii)
1867 - 1937

Creators Realism

Adolf Iosifovich Charlemagne (1826 - 1901)
Adolf Iosifovich Charlemagne
1826 - 1901
Karl Luckhardt (1886 - 1970)
Karl Luckhardt
1886 - 1970
Konstantin Apollonovich Savitsky (1844 - 1905)
Konstantin Apollonovich Savitsky
1844 - 1905
Sergey Israelovich Hovsepyan (1947)
Sergey Israelovich Hovsepyan
1947
Alexander Liebmann (1871 - 1938)
Alexander Liebmann
1871 - 1938
Cornelis Meyssens (1640 - 1673)
Cornelis Meyssens
1640 - 1673
Leendert de Koningh (1777 - 1849)
Leendert de Koningh
1777 - 1849
Wang Yidong (1955)
Wang Yidong
1955
U Ba Kyi (1912 - 2000)
U Ba Kyi
1912 - 2000
Jean-Louis de Marne (1752 - 1829)
Jean-Louis de Marne
1752 - 1829
Louis- Auguste Lapito (1803 - 1874)
Louis- Auguste Lapito
1803 - 1874
Iurii Borisovich Zolotov (1948 - 2010)
Iurii Borisovich Zolotov
1948 - 2010
Tran Binh Loc (1914 - 1941)
Tran Binh Loc
1914 - 1941
Peter Kraemer II (1857 - 1936)
Peter Kraemer II
1857 - 1936
Hamed Ewais (1919 - 2011)
Hamed Ewais
1919 - 2011
George Scharf (1820 - 1895)
George Scharf
1820 - 1895