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

Fyodor Pavlovich Reshetnikov (1906 - 1988)
Fyodor Pavlovich Reshetnikov
1906 - 1988
Nikolai Davidovich Burliuk (1890 - 1920)
Nikolai Davidovich Burliuk
1890 - 1920
Ariadna Aleksandrovna Arendt (1906 - 1997)
Ariadna Aleksandrovna Arendt
1906 - 1997
Mikhail L'vovich Boychuk (1882 - 1937)
Mikhail L'vovich Boychuk
1882 - 1937
Alexei Vasilyevich Grishenko (1883 - 1977)
Alexei Vasilyevich Grishenko
1883 - 1977
Arnold Borisovich Lakhovsky (1880 - 1937)
Arnold Borisovich Lakhovsky
1880 - 1937
Gleb Borisovich Smirnov (1908 - 1981)
Gleb Borisovich Smirnov
1908 - 1981
Valentina Petrovna Tsvetkova (1917 - 2007)
Valentina Petrovna Tsvetkova
1917 - 2007
Mikhail Markianovich Germashev (1867 - 1930)
Mikhail Markianovich Germashev
1867 - 1930
Alexander Viktorovich Moravov (1878 - 1951)
Alexander Viktorovich Moravov
1878 - 1951
Nikolai Petrovich Chimona (1864 - 1929)
Nikolai Petrovich Chimona
1864 - 1929
Konstantin Evtikhievich Kostenko (1879 - 1956)
Konstantin Evtikhievich Kostenko
1879 - 1956
Yevgeny Ivanovich Stolitsa (1870 - 1929)
Yevgeny Ivanovich Stolitsa
1870 - 1929
Arthur Fellig (Weegee) (1899 - 1968)
Arthur Fellig (Weegee)
1899 - 1968
Chana Orloff (1888 - 1968)
Chana Orloff
1888 - 1968
Fedor Fedorovich Fedorovsky (1883 - 1955)
Fedor Fedorovich Fedorovsky
1883 - 1955

Creators Realism

Nikolay Alekseevich Kasatkin (1859 - 1930)
Nikolay Alekseevich Kasatkin
1859 - 1930
Mihai Munkachi (1844 - 1900)
Mihai Munkachi
1844 - 1900
Florence Carlyle (1864 - 1923)
Florence Carlyle
1864 - 1923
Paul Hermann Schoedder (1887 - 1971)
Paul Hermann Schoedder
1887 - 1971
Carlo Balestrini (1868 - 1922)
Carlo Balestrini
1868 - 1922
Paja Jovanović (1859 - 1957)
Paja Jovanović
1859 - 1957
Sophus Carl Frederik Theilgaard (1845 - 1923)
Sophus Carl Frederik Theilgaard
1845 - 1923
Afanasij Ivanovich Scheloumoff (1892 - 1983)
Afanasij Ivanovich Scheloumoff
1892 - 1983
Franz Bronstert (1895 - 1967)
Franz Bronstert
1895 - 1967
Eva Zeisel (1906 - 2011)
Eva Zeisel
1906 - 2011
Herman Frederik Carel ten Kate I (1822 - 1891)
Herman Frederik Carel ten Kate I
1822 - 1891
Ignacio Leon y Escosura (1834 - 1901)
Ignacio Leon y Escosura
1834 - 1901
Boris Yakovlevich Maluev (1929 - 1990)
Boris Yakovlevich Maluev
1929 - 1990
Anton Schroedl (1820 - 1906)
Anton Schroedl
1820 - 1906
Carlo Marochetti (1805 - 1867)
Carlo Marochetti
1805 - 1867
Carlo Cesare Malvasia (1616 - 1693)
Carlo Cesare Malvasia
1616 - 1693