Vasilii Il’ich Kasiian: vystavka ofortov v Moskovskom gorkome khudozhnikov knigi i grafikov [Vasyl Illich Kasiian: Exhibition of Etchings at the Moscow Committee of Book Artists and Graphic Designers, January 1939]

[Moscow]: 1939. Item #978

1 folded sheet (4 unnumbered pages): 1 illustration; 19 cm. Text in Russian. One of 150 copies. This concise two-page pamphlet features a narrative by the artist alongside a detailed checklist of the exhibition that took place at the Moscow Committee of Book Artists and Graphic Designers in January 1939. This copy bears noticeable water damage spots. As of May 2024, OCLC locates a single copy at the Frick Art Reference Library.

Vasyl Illich Kasiian (1896-1976), a celebrated figure in Soviet and Ukrainian art, held the distinguished title of People's Painter of the USSR and was an academician at the Academy of Arts of the Soviet Union. Born in Eastern Galicia, Kasiian's early experiences as a World War I veteran deeply influenced his artistic expression. Renowned for his mastery in painting and graphic arts, his works reflect the rich cultural tapestry of his heritage, marked by a profound narrative style that captures the historical and personal complexities of his time.

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