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Raphael Soyer Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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
Bearded Man Portrait (27), Ink and Pastel on Paper by Raphael Soyer
By Raphael Soyer
Located in Long Island City, NY
Bearded Man Portrait (27) Raphael Soyer Russian/American (1899–1987) Date: circa 1970 Ink and Pastel on paper, signed Size: 11.5 x 8 in. (29.21 x 20.32 cm) Frame Size: 20.75 x 17 i...
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1970s American Impressionist Raphael Soyer Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Ink, Pastel

Portrait of a Man (24), Ink on Paper by Raphael Soyer
By Raphael Soyer
Located in Long Island City, NY
Portrait of a Man (24) Raphael Soyer Russian/American (1899–1987) Date: circa 1970 Ink on paper, signed Image Size: 8 x 7 inches Frame Size: 19 x 15 inches
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1970s American Impressionist Raphael Soyer Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Ink

Untitled - Nude Study I, Ink on Paper by Raphael Soyer
By Raphael Soyer
Located in Long Island City, NY
Untitled - Nude Study I Raphael Soyer Russian/American (1899–1987) Date: circa 1970 Ink on paper, signed Size: 8 x 10.5 in. (20.32 x 26.67 cm) Frame Size: 16 x 19 inches
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1970s American Impressionist Raphael Soyer Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Ink

Standing Nude Woman (26), Watercolor and Pencil on Paper by Raphael Soyer
By Raphael Soyer
Located in Long Island City, NY
Standing Nude Woman (26) Raphael Soyer Russian/American (1899–1987) Date: circa 1970 Watercolor and Pencil on paper, signed Size: 11.5 x 8 in. (29.21 x 20.32 cm) Frame Size: 21 x 1...
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1970s American Impressionist Raphael Soyer Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor, Pencil

Pensive Dancer, Modern Ink Drawing by Raphael Soyer
By Raphael Soyer
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Raphael Soyer, Russian/American (1899 - 1987) Title: Pensive Dancer Year: circa 1956 Medium: Pencil on Paper, signed lower right Paper Size: 8 x 5 inches Frame: 11.5 x 9.5 i...
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1950s American Modern Raphael Soyer Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Ink, Archival Paper

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