Raphael Soyer
1899–1987
Introduction
Raphael Zalman Soyer (December 25, 1899 – November 4, 1987) was a Russian-born American painter, draftsman, and printmaker. Soyer was referred to as an American scene painter. He is identified as a Social Realist because of his interest in men and women viewed in contemporary settings which included the streets, subways, salons and artists' studios of New York City. He also wrote several books on his life and art.
His brothers Moses Soyer and Isaac Soyer were also painters.
Wikidata identifier
Q2131415
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Introduction
Comment on works: genre
Country of birth
Russia
Roles
Artist, lithographer, painter
ULAN identifier
500009897
Names
Raphael Soyer, Rafaèl' Sojer, Soyer
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