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People's Painter of the USSR
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Vladimir Favorsky
1886-03-02 – 1964-12-29
Life & Legacy
Vladimir Andreyevich Favorsky (Russian: Владимир Андреевич Фаворский; March 14, 1886 – December 29, 1964) was a Russian draughtsman and art teacher, active in Moscow from Tsar Nicholas II's reign through Khruschev's rule, best known for his woodcut illustrations. He was a People's Artist of the USSR from 1963 and a full member of Soviet Academy of Arts from 1962, as well as of the Four Arts society.
Occupation & Career
engraver, painter, graphic artist, portrait painter, xylographer, art historian, scenographer, pedagogue, university teacher, sculptor, illustrator, artist
Education
Faculty of History and Philology of Moscow University
Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications
People's Painter of the USSR; Lenin Prize; Cross of St. George 4th class
Legacy Highlights
Honors & Awards
Cross of St. George 4th class · Lenin Prize · People's Painter of the USSR
Organizations & Memberships
Artists' Union of the USSR
Education & Institutions
Faculty of History and Philology of Moscow University
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Lenin Prize
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Cross of St. George 4th class
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Family Child
Nikita Favorsky
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Family Child
Maria Shakhovskaya
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Family Father
Andrey Favorskiy
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Family Mother
Olga Favorskaya
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Family Spouse
Maria Favorskaya
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Sources & Provenance
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