Vitaly Nikolaevich Goryaev (1910 - 1982)

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Vitaly Nikolaevich Goryaev

Vitaly Nikolaevich Goryaev (Russian: Виталий Николаевич Горяев) was a celebrated Soviet graphic artist, illustrator, painter, and caricaturist, born on April 14, 1910, in Tobolsk province, and passed away on April 12, 1982, in Moscow. He embarked on his artistic journey after his family moved to Chita in 1921, where he first published his drawings in the local newspaper. Goryaev's notable achievements include first-degree diplomas at the All-Union Contests "Best Books" for his illustrations to "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" and Gogol's "Petersburg Stories". His work was also internationally recognized, evidenced by a diploma II degree at the International Book Exhibition in Bratislava in 1967 for "Petersburg Stories", and in 1969, he was awarded the Gold Medal of the Czechoslovak Union of International Relations. Goryaev's illustrations spanned works by Russian classics like Pushkin, Gogol, and Dostoevsky, contributing significantly to the visual representation of these literary giants' works​.

A laureate of the State Prize of the USSR (1967) for his contributions to illustrating Gogol's "Petersburg Stories", Goryaev was honored with the title of People's Artist of the RSFSR in 1976, and later, People's Artist of the USSR in 1981, marking his significant contributions to Soviet art. His legacy includes a profound impact on the illustration of literature, with his works being housed in prestigious collections such as the State Tretyakov Gallery, the Russian Museum, and the Pushkin Museum of Alexander Pushkin​.

Goryaev's style was known for its expressive detail and ability to capture the essence of the literary works he illustrated, making his art an integral part of Soviet visual culture. His son, Sergei Vitalevich Goryaev, continues the artistic lineage as an artist, preserving the family's contribution to Russian art​.

For collectors and experts in art and antiques, Goryaev's works represent a unique intersection of Soviet history, literature, and visual arts, offering a glimpse into the rich cultural tapestry of the era. His illustrations are not only important for their artistic value but also for their historical significance, embodying the spirit and challenges of Soviet society.

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Date and place of birt:14 april 1910, Kurgan, Russian Empire
Date and place of death:12 april 1982, Moscow, USSR
Nationality:Russia, USA, USSR, Russian Empire
Period of activity: XX century
Specialization:Cartoonist, Graphic artist, Illustrator, Painter, Posterist
Genre:Caricature, Genre art, Portrait
Art style:Post-Impressionism, Avant-garde, Socialist realism

Creators Russia

Renato Guttuso (1911 - 1987)
Renato Guttuso
1911 - 1987
Jean-Laurent Mosnier (1743 - 1808)
Jean-Laurent Mosnier
1743 - 1808
Velimir (Viktor Vladimirovich) Khlebnikov (Lunev) (1885 - 1922)
Velimir (Viktor Vladimirovich) Khlebnikov (Lunev)
1885 - 1922
Yevgeny Grigoryevich Mikhnov-Voytenko (1932 - 1988)
Yevgeny Grigoryevich Mikhnov-Voytenko
1932 - 1988
Mikhail Markianovich Germashev (1867 - 1930)
Mikhail Markianovich Germashev
1867 - 1930
Stepan Gavrilovich Mamchich (1924 - 1974)
Stepan Gavrilovich Mamchich
1924 - 1974
Georg Christoph Grooth (1716 - 1749)
Georg Christoph Grooth
1716 - 1749
Nikolay Nikolayevich Punin (1888 - 1953)
Nikolay Nikolayevich Punin
1888 - 1953
Stepan Dmitrievich Erzia (Nefedov) (1876 - 1959)
Stepan Dmitrievich Erzia (Nefedov)
1876 - 1959
Anatoly Vasilyevich Lunacharsky (1875 - 1933)
Anatoly Vasilyevich Lunacharsky
1875 - 1933
Evgeny Ivanovich Gudin (1921 - 1991)
Evgeny Ivanovich Gudin
1921 - 1991
Victor Burtas (1963)
Victor Burtas
1963
Alexey Vasilievich Kamensky (1927 - 2014)
Alexey Vasilievich Kamensky
1927 - 2014
Leonid Romanovich Sologub (1884 - 1956)
Leonid Romanovich Sologub
1884 - 1956
Nikolai Alexandrovich Sergeev (1855 - 1919)
Nikolai Alexandrovich Sergeev
1855 - 1919
Vitol'd Kaetanovich Byalynitsky-Birulya (1872 - 1957)
Vitol'd Kaetanovich Byalynitsky-Birulya
1872 - 1957

Creators Avant-garde

Otto Wilhelm Nebel (1892 - 1973)
Otto Wilhelm Nebel
1892 - 1973
Valentina Mikhailovna Tregubova (1926 - 2010)
Valentina Mikhailovna Tregubova
1926 - 2010
Lotfulla Abdulmenovich Fattakhov (1918 - 1981)
Lotfulla Abdulmenovich Fattakhov
1918 - 1981
Max Burchartz (1887 - 1961)
Max Burchartz
1887 - 1961
Vasyl Mikhailovich Khmeluk (1903 - 1986)
Vasyl Mikhailovich Khmeluk
1903 - 1986
Anatoly Afanasyevich Arapov (1876 - 1949)
Anatoly Afanasyevich Arapov
1876 - 1949
Nikolai Georgievich Tikhonov (1892 - 1988)
Nikolai Georgievich Tikhonov
1892 - 1988
Marko Čelebonović (1902 - 1986)
Marko Čelebonović
1902 - 1986
Sergey Solomonovich Kobuladze (1909 - 1978)
Sergey Solomonovich Kobuladze
1909 - 1978
Lidia Ivanovna Charlemagne (1915 - 1963)
Lidia Ivanovna Charlemagne
1915 - 1963
Akhmat Fatkullovich Lutfullin (1928 - 2007)
Akhmat Fatkullovich Lutfullin
1928 - 2007
Izrail' Mordukhovich Basov (1918 - 1994)
Izrail' Mordukhovich Basov
1918 - 1994
Else Alfelt (1910 - 1974)
Else Alfelt
1910 - 1974
Boris Sergeevich Ugarov (1922 - 1991)
Boris Sergeevich Ugarov
1922 - 1991
Vicente Huidobro (1893 - 1948)
Vicente Huidobro
1893 - 1948
William Ratcliffe (1870 - 1955)
William Ratcliffe
1870 - 1955