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

Pavel Kuznetsov (1878 - 1968)
Pavel Kuznetsov
1878 - 1968
Viacheslav Stefanovich Garin (1891 - 1957)
Viacheslav Stefanovich Garin
1891 - 1957
Osip Abramovich Sidlin (1909 - 1972)
Osip Abramovich Sidlin
1909 - 1972
Pavel Tchelitchew (1898 - 1957)
Pavel Tchelitchew
1898 - 1957
Alexey Aleksandrovich Radakov (1877 - 1942)
Alexey Aleksandrovich Radakov
1877 - 1942
Georgy Konstantinovich Gurianov (1961 - 2013)
Georgy Konstantinovich Gurianov
1961 - 2013
Alexey Nikanorovich Komarov (1879 - 1977)
Alexey Nikanorovich Komarov
1879 - 1977
Gabriel-François Doyen (1726 - 1806)
Gabriel-François Doyen
1726 - 1806
Leon Bakst (1866 - 1924)
Leon Bakst
1866 - 1924
Aleksander Orłowski (1777 - 1832)
Aleksander Orłowski
1777 - 1832
Nikolay Ivanovich Sadyukov (1940)
Nikolay Ivanovich Sadyukov
1940
Johann Friedrich Grooth (1717 - 1801)
Johann Friedrich Grooth
1717 - 1801
Nikolay Nikolaevich Pimenov (1927 - 2005)
Nikolay Nikolaevich Pimenov
1927 - 2005
Anatoly Rafailovich Brusilovsky (1932)
Anatoly Rafailovich Brusilovsky
1932
Karl Ivanovich Rabus (1800 - 1857)
Karl Ivanovich Rabus
1800 - 1857
Valerian Dmitrievich Dvorakovsky (1904 - 1979)
Valerian Dmitrievich Dvorakovsky
1904 - 1979

Creators Avant-garde

Stepan Ilyich Dudnik (1913 - 1996)
Stepan Ilyich Dudnik
1913 - 1996
Émilie Charmy (1878 - 1974)
Émilie Charmy
1878 - 1974
Samuel John Peploe (1871 - 1935)
Samuel John Peploe
1871 - 1935
Sergey Israelovich Hovsepyan (1947)
Sergey Israelovich Hovsepyan
1947
Alexander Ovakimovich Grigoryan (1927 - 2008)
Alexander Ovakimovich Grigoryan
1927 - 2008
Yakov Ivanovich Nikoladze (1876 - 1951)
Yakov Ivanovich Nikoladze
1876 - 1951
Ilgizar Hasanov (1958)
Ilgizar Hasanov
1958
Henrik Lund (1879 - 1935)
Henrik Lund
1879 - 1935
Georgy Vyacheslavovich Yakutovich (1930 - 2000)
Georgy Vyacheslavovich Yakutovich
1930 - 2000
Semion Aronovich Rotnitsky (1915 - 2004)
Semion Aronovich Rotnitsky
1915 - 2004
Spyros Vassiliou (1903 - 1985)
Spyros Vassiliou
1903 - 1985
Heinz Kreutz (1923 - 2016)
Heinz Kreutz
1923 - 2016
Isaac Aronovich Davidovich (1911 - 1993)
Isaac Aronovich Davidovich
1911 - 1993
Wang Guangyi (1957)
Wang Guangyi
1957
Georgy Georgievich Ryazhsky (1895 - 1952)
Georgy Georgievich Ryazhsky
1895 - 1952
Sergey Dmitrievich Merkurov (1881 - 1952)
Sergey Dmitrievich Merkurov
1881 - 1952
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