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

Julius Alexander Rappoport (1864 - 1916)
Julius Alexander Rappoport
1864 - 1916
Natalya Alekseevna Egorshina (1926 - 2010)
Natalya Alekseevna Egorshina
1926 - 2010
Andrei Viktorovich Monastyrski (1949)
Andrei Viktorovich Monastyrski
1949
Jan Rustem (1762 - 1835)
Jan Rustem
1762 - 1835
Johan Victor Aarne (1863 - 1934)
Johan Victor Aarne
1863 - 1934
Vadim Georgievich Meller (1884 - 1962)
Vadim Georgievich Meller
1884 - 1962
Mania Mavro (1889 - 1969)
Mania Mavro
1889 - 1969
Alexandra Yegorovna Makovskaya (1837 - 1915)
Alexandra Yegorovna Makovskaya
1837 - 1915
Nikolay Andreyevich Andreyev (1873 - 1932)
Nikolay Andreyevich Andreyev
1873 - 1932
Sergey Vasilyevich Volkov (1956)
Sergey Vasilyevich Volkov
1956
Solomon Moiseevich Gershov (1906 - 1989)
Solomon Moiseevich Gershov
1906 - 1989
Yulii Yulyevich Blumenthal (1870 - 1944)
Yulii Yulyevich Blumenthal
1870 - 1944
Georgy Nikolaevich Karlov (1905 - 1991)
Georgy Nikolaevich Karlov
1905 - 1991
Raphael Schwartz (1874 - 1942)
Raphael Schwartz
1874 - 1942
Antonin Ivanovich Soungouroff (1894 - 1976)
Antonin Ivanovich Soungouroff
1894 - 1976
Yury Leonidovich Cooper (1940)
Yury Leonidovich Cooper
1940

Creators Avant-garde

Alexandre Nikolayevich Benois (1870 - 1960)
Alexandre Nikolayevich Benois
1870 - 1960
Nina Henrichovna Genke-Meller (1893 - 1954)
Nina Henrichovna Genke-Meller
1893 - 1954
Hermenegildo Anglada Camarasa (1871 - 1959)
Hermenegildo Anglada Camarasa
1871 - 1959
Serafima Petrovna Bogdanova (1925 - 2010)
Serafima Petrovna Bogdanova
1925 - 2010
Vytautas Jurkūnas (1910 - 1993)
Vytautas Jurkūnas
1910 - 1993
Aleksandra Vasilevna Shchekatikhina-Pototskaia (1892 - 1967)
Aleksandra Vasilevna Shchekatikhina-Pototskaia
1892 - 1967
Andre Lhote (1885 - 1962)
Andre Lhote
1885 - 1962
Anita Rée (1885 - 1933)
Anita Rée
1885 - 1933
Gleb Borisovich Smirnov (1908 - 1981)
Gleb Borisovich Smirnov
1908 - 1981
Helen Saunders (1885 - 1963)
Helen Saunders
1885 - 1963
Pyotr Gurievich Korostelyov (1924 - 2017)
Pyotr Gurievich Korostelyov
1924 - 2017
Clara Arnheim (1865 - 1942)
Clara Arnheim
1865 - 1942
Kōshirō Onchi (1891 - 1955)
Kōshirō Onchi
1891 - 1955
Boris Vasilievich Korneev (1922 - 1973)
Boris Vasilievich Korneev
1922 - 1973
Henri Eugène Le Sidaner (1862 - 1939)
Henri Eugène Le Sidaner
1862 - 1939
Georges-Emile Lebacq (1876 - 1950)
Georges-Emile Lebacq
1876 - 1950