June 25, 1892
Russia painter, People's Artist of the USSR (1962), full member AH the USSR (1958). Thematic pictures (triptych 'Alexander Nevsky', 1942-43) and portraits ( 'M. S. Sarian ', 1956,' P. Guttuso ', 1961) characterized by spirituality and strong-willed collection of images, a monumental figure compositions and severity. Restorer. Lenin Prize (1963), USSR State Prize (1952).
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