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Raphael Soyer Paintings

American, 1899-1987

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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Artist: Raphael Soyer
Couple Embracing in an Interior Scene
By Raphael Soyer
Located in Astoria, NY
Raphael Soyer (American, born Russia, 1899-1987), Couple Embracing in an Interior Scene, Oil on Canvas, signed lower left, Associated American Artists label to verso, giltwood frame....
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20th Century Modern Raphael Soyer Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Girl with Braided Hair, Raphael Soyer
By Raphael Soyer
Located in Fairfield, CT
Artist: Raphael Soyer (1899-1987) Title: Girl with Braided Hair Year: Circa 1987 Medium: Oil on canvas Size: 12 x 9 inches; framed size, 19 x 16 inches Condition: Excellent Inscripti...
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1980s American Realist Raphael Soyer Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Girl on Bed, Modern Oil Painting by Raphael Soyer
By Raphael Soyer
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Raphael Soyer, American (1899 - 1987) Title: Seated Woman Year: circa 1960 Medium: Oil on Canvas, signed l.r. Size: 24 x 20 inches Frame Size: 29 x 25.5 inches
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1960s American Realist Raphael Soyer Paintings

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Oil

"City Street, " Oil on Board, circa 1930
By Raphael Soyer
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Raphael Soyer, American (1899 - 1987) Title: City Street Year: circa 1930 Medium: Oil on Board, signed verso Size: 20 in. x 13.75 in. (50.8 cm x 34.93 cm) Frame Size: 26 x 20...
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1930s American Impressionist Raphael Soyer Paintings

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Oil, Board

"Old Man Portrait"
By Raphael Soyer
Located in Warren, NJ
This is an Old Expressionist Artist Raphael Soyer Oil Painting On Board. In good condition. Frame Has alot of wear due to age.
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1980s Raphael Soyer Paintings

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Board

Woman on Street, Impressionist Oil Painting by Raphael Soyer
By Raphael Soyer
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Raphael Soyer, American (1899 - 1987) Title: Woman on Street Year: circa 1960 Medium: Oil on Canvas, signed l.r. Size: 20 in. x 16 in. (50.8 cm...
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1960s Impressionist Raphael Soyer Paintings

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Oil, Cotton Canvas

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Lady in a Red Dress - renowned New York artist Raphael Soyer, Social Realism/WPA
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