Raphael SoyerSeated Couplec. 1967
c. 1967
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- Creator:Raphael Soyer (1899-1987, American)
- Creation Year:c. 1967
- Dimensions:Height: 13 in (33.02 cm)Width: 16 in (40.64 cm)
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- Gallery Location:Fairlawn, OH
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Raphael Soyer
Raphael Soyer, a Russian-born artist, was best known for his compassionate, naturalistic depictions of urban subjects. His sensitive, penetrating portrayals include a broad range of city dwellers, dancers, shoppers, office workers and fellow artists. Historically, Soyer is associated with the social realist artists of the 1930s, whose art championed the cause of social justice. 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 and Issac were also notable artists.
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