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

Viktor Nikandrovich Palmov (1888 - 1929)
Viktor Nikandrovich Palmov
1888 - 1929
Lev Davidovich (Leon) Trotsky (1879 - 1940)
Lev Davidovich (Leon) Trotsky
1879 - 1940
Nikolai Nikolaevich Storozhevsky (1864 - 1930)
Nikolai Nikolaevich Storozhevsky
1864 - 1930
Vadim Abramovich Sidur (1924 - 1986)
Vadim Abramovich Sidur
1924 - 1986
David Petrovich Shterenberg (1881 - 1948)
David Petrovich Shterenberg
1881 - 1948
Joseph-Casimir Konstantinovich Budkevich (1841 - 1895)
Joseph-Casimir Konstantinovich Budkevich
1841 - 1895
Nikolai Davidovich Burliuk (1890 - 1920)
Nikolai Davidovich Burliuk
1890 - 1920
Louise Nevelson (1899 - 1988)
Louise Nevelson
1899 - 1988
 Cassandre (1901 - 1968)
Cassandre
1901 - 1968
Piotr Petrovich Belousov (1912 - 1989)
Piotr Petrovich Belousov
1912 - 1989
Pyotr Tarasovych Maltsev (1907 - 1993)
Pyotr Tarasovych Maltsev
1907 - 1993
Konstantin Matveyevich Lomykin (1924 - 1993)
Konstantin Matveyevich Lomykin
1924 - 1993
Vladimir Davydovych Burliuk (1886 - 1917)
Vladimir Davydovych Burliuk
1886 - 1917
Ivan Petrovich Kavaleridze (1887 - 1978)
Ivan Petrovich Kavaleridze
1887 - 1978
Alexander Nikolayevich Mordvinov (1799 - 1858)
Alexander Nikolayevich Mordvinov
1799 - 1858
Georgy Vyacheslavovich Yakutovich (1930 - 2000)
Georgy Vyacheslavovich Yakutovich
1930 - 2000

Creators Realism

Ferdinand Eduardovich Ruschits (1870 - 1936)
Ferdinand Eduardovich Ruschits
1870 - 1936
Gus Heinze (1926)
Gus Heinze
1926
Lennart Anderson (1928 - 2015)
Lennart Anderson
1928 - 2015
Ivan Fedoseevich Dziuban (1923 - 2008)
Ivan Fedoseevich Dziuban
1923 - 2008
William Thackeray (1811 - 1863)
William Thackeray
1811 - 1863
Gustav Pflugradt (1828 - 1908)
Gustav Pflugradt
1828 - 1908
Vasily Pavlovich Borisenkov (1924 - 2020)
Vasily Pavlovich Borisenkov
1924 - 2020
Hubertus (Huib) van Hove (1814 - 1865)
Hubertus (Huib) van Hove
1814 - 1865
Ernst Anders (1845 - 1911)
Ernst Anders
1845 - 1911
Robert Alexander Hillingford (1828 - 1904)
Robert Alexander Hillingford
1828 - 1904
Alexander Petrovich Mozolev (1910 - 1970)
Alexander Petrovich Mozolev
1910 - 1970
Catharine Carter Critcher (1868 - 1964)
Catharine Carter Critcher
1868 - 1964
Reinhold Schmidt (1861 - 1927)
Reinhold Schmidt
1861 - 1927
Josef Rolf Knobloch (1891 - 1964)
Josef Rolf Knobloch
1891 - 1964
Evgeny Alexandrovich Tikhmenev (1869 - 1934)
Evgeny Alexandrovich Tikhmenev
1869 - 1934
August Heinrich Niedmann (1826 - 1910)
August Heinrich Niedmann
1826 - 1910
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