Gollerbakh, Erich

[1/300] Siluety G. I. Narbuta [Silhouettes of Heorhiy Ivanovych Narbut]

Leningrad: Leningradskoe ob-vo bibliofilov, 1926. Tchehonine, Sergey Vasilevich (book design); Kirnarsky, Mark Abramovich (cover artist). Illustrated wrappers. Item #646

17,5 × 13,5 cm. 55 pages: illustrations. Text in Russian. This is a signed copy No. 122 out of a limited edition of 300 copies. Very good condition.

One of the renowned literary works cherished by the Leningrad Society of Bibliophiles that delves into the biography and artistic contributions of the Russian graphic artist and illustrator, Georgy Ivanovich Narbut (1886-1920). This publication boasts 19 rare silhouette reproductions, making it a truly exceptional piece.

Erich Fedorovich Hollerbach (1895-1942), an art critic, bibliographer, and devoted bibliophile, holds a significant position in the annals of 20th-century Russian culture. He authored numerous books and articles on art while amassing an extensive collection of both books and paintings.

Heorhiy Ivanovych Narbut (1886-1920), who also went by the names Georgy Narbut or George Narbut, was a Ukrainian graphic designer renowned for his art contributions. He was responsible for creating the coat of arms, banknotes, postage stamps, charters, and numerous illustrations in books and magazines for the Ukrainian People's Republic.

Mark Abramovich Kirnarsky (1893-1941), an artist with Jewish roots, was a notable Soviet cover artist associated with the Petrograd school. His distinctive and meticulous style set him apart, and he achieved significant recognition, especially for his contributions to Akhmatova's "From Six Books" and the publishing house Academia.

Sergey Vasilevich Tchehonine (1878-1936) was a versatile Russian artist known for his skills in graphic art, portrait miniatures, ceramics, and illustration. He was part of the second generation of the World of Art movement, a group of artists who joined the union during the 1910s, alongside notable figures like Heorhiy Narbut and Dmitry Mitrokhin.

As of December 2023, according to OCLC records, no institutional copies of this book are located in North America.

Price: $450.00