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

Mai Petrovich Miturich-Khlebnikov (1925 - 2008)
Mai Petrovich Miturich-Khlebnikov
1925 - 2008
Vladimir Igorevich Yakovlev (1934 - 1998)
Vladimir Igorevich Yakovlev
1934 - 1998
Valery Vladimirovich Androsov (1939)
Valery Vladimirovich Androsov
1939
Andrei Borisovich Grositsky (1934 - 2017)
Andrei Borisovich Grositsky
1934 - 2017
Boris Sergeevich Ugarov (1922 - 1991)
Boris Sergeevich Ugarov
1922 - 1991
Leonid Sokov (1941 - 2018)
Leonid Sokov
1941 - 2018
Aron Froimovich Bukh (1923 - 2006)
Aron Froimovich Bukh
1923 - 2006
Boris Fyodorovich Chaliapin (1904 - 1979)
Boris Fyodorovich Chaliapin
1904 - 1979
Sylvester Feodosiyevich Shchedrin (1791 - 1830)
Sylvester Feodosiyevich Shchedrin
1791 - 1830
Ivan Tarasovich Sandyrev (1932 - 2002)
Ivan Tarasovich Sandyrev
1932 - 2002
Olga Dmitryevna Forsh (1873 - 1961)
Olga Dmitryevna Forsh
1873 - 1961
Manuel Khristoforovich Alajalov (1862 - 1934)
Manuel Khristoforovich Alajalov
1862 - 1934
Elena Genrikhovna Guro (1877 - 1913)
Elena Genrikhovna Guro
1877 - 1913
Alexander Alexandrovich Sakharov (1856 - 1914)
Alexander Alexandrovich Sakharov
1856 - 1914
Aleksandra Povòrina (1885 - 1963)
Aleksandra Povòrina
1885 - 1963
Nicolas de Staël (1914 - 1955)
Nicolas de Staël
1914 - 1955

Creators Avant-garde

Armand Schönberger (1885 - 1974)
Armand Schönberger
1885 - 1974
Yevgeny Ivanovich Stolitsa (1870 - 1929)
Yevgeny Ivanovich Stolitsa
1870 - 1929
Siegfried Mackowsky (1878 - 1941)
Siegfried Mackowsky
1878 - 1941
Grigory Stepanovich Stupenko (1926)
Grigory Stepanovich Stupenko
1926
Dmitry Stakhievich Moor (1883 - 1946)
Dmitry Stakhievich Moor
1883 - 1946
Josep Llorens i Artigas (1892 - 1980)
Josep Llorens i Artigas
1892 - 1980
Maurice de Vlaminck (1876 - 1958)
Maurice de Vlaminck
1876 - 1958
Georgy Vyacheslavovich Yakutovich (1930 - 2000)
Georgy Vyacheslavovich Yakutovich
1930 - 2000
Aleksandra Aleksandrovna Ekster (1882 - 1949)
Aleksandra Aleksandrovna Ekster
1882 - 1949
Henri Manguin (1874 - 1949)
Henri Manguin
1874 - 1949
Anna Gili (1960)
Anna Gili
1960
Edmund Daniel Kinzinger (1888 - 1963)
Edmund Daniel Kinzinger
1888 - 1963
Per Kirkeby (1938 - 2018)
Per Kirkeby
1938 - 2018
Semyon Afanasyevich Chuikov (1902 - 1980)
Semyon Afanasyevich Chuikov
1902 - 1980
Konstantin Ivanovich Khoroshevich (1927 - 2013)
Konstantin Ivanovich Khoroshevich
1927 - 2013
Sattar Bahlulzade (1909 - 1974)
Sattar Bahlulzade
1909 - 1974