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Raphael Soyer Paintings

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
Couple Embracing in an Interior Scene
By Raphael Soyer
Located in Astoria, NY
Raphael Soyer (American, born Russia, 1899-1987), Couple Embracing in an Interior Scene, Oil on Canvas, signed lower left, Associated American Artists label to verso, giltwood frame....
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20th Century Modern Raphael Soyer Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Girl with Braided Hair, Raphael Soyer
By Raphael Soyer
Located in Fairfield, CT
Artist: Raphael Soyer (1899-1987) Title: Girl with Braided Hair Year: Circa 1987 Medium: Oil on canvas Size: 12 x 9 inches; framed size, 19 x 16 inches Condition: Excellent Inscripti...
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1980s American Realist Raphael Soyer Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Raphael Soyer "George the Iceman Woolf"
By Raphael Soyer
Located in San Francisco, CA
Raphael Soyer: 1899-1987. Very important and well listed American artist. One of the early social realist painters. He was born in Russia, but his family was deported by the Tsar in ...
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Mid-20th Century American Realist Raphael Soyer Paintings

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Oil

"City Street, " Oil on Board, circa 1930
By Raphael Soyer
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Raphael Soyer, American (1899 - 1987) Title: City Street Year: circa 1930 Medium: Oil on Board, signed verso Size: 20 in. x 13.75 in. (50.8 cm x 34.93 cm) Frame Size: 26 x 20...
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1930s American Impressionist Raphael Soyer Paintings

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Oil, Board

"Old Man Portrait"
By Raphael Soyer
Located in Warren, NJ
This is an Old Expressionist Artist Raphael Soyer Oil Painting On Board. In good condition. Frame Has alot of wear due to age.
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1980s Raphael Soyer Paintings

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Board

Girl on Bed, Modern Oil Painting by Raphael Soyer
By Raphael Soyer
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Raphael Soyer, American (1899 - 1987) Title: Seated Woman Year: circa 1960 Medium: Oil on Canvas, signed l.r. Size: 24 x 20 inches Frame Size: 29 x 25.5 inches
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1960s American Realist Raphael Soyer Paintings

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Oil

Woman on Street, Impressionist Oil Painting by Raphael Soyer
By Raphael Soyer
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Raphael Soyer, American (1899 - 1987) Title: Woman on Street Year: circa 1960 Medium: Oil on Canvas, signed l.r. Size: 20 in. x 16 in. (50.8 cm...
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1960s Impressionist Raphael Soyer Paintings

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Oil, Cotton Canvas

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Lady in a Red Dress - renowned New York artist Raphael Soyer, Social Realism/WPA
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Raphael Soyer was a renowned New York artist whose work can be found in the most important American museums, including the Smithsonian, the Met and the National Gallery. He is classified as a Social Realist, and painted everyday people in New York City for most of his career. This is a stunning portrait with a classic Social Realist/WPA style he is now famous for. One look at it and you know who painted it. It is quite large compared to most of his portraits, with a lot of wall power. Here is some biographical information from AskArt: Raphael Soyer, born in Borisoglebsk, Russia in 1899, emerged as a prominent Social Realist painter known for his empathetic portrayals of everyday people. In 1912, the Soyer family immigrated to the United States, settling in the Bronx, New York, after facing difficulties as Jews in the late Russian Empire. Soyer's artistic journey began at Cooper Union, where he studied alongside his twin brother Moses from 1914 to 1917. He continued his education at the National Academy of Design (1918-1922) and the Art Students League of New York (1920-1926), where he was mentored by Guy Pene du Bois. Artistic Career and Style Soyer's work focused on capturing the essence of urban life in New York City, particularly during the Great Depression and post-World War II era1. His subjects included: Unemployed men in breadlines Homeless individuals seeking shelter Working women in the city Rather than making overt political statements, Soyer's art explored the psychological impact of growing consumer capitalism on individuals1. His paintings often featured strong, flat colors that evoked a sense of isolation. Themes and Subjects Soyer's art frequently depicted: Intimate studies of solitary women, including nudes Portraits of fellow artists Self-portraits, often showing himself with a pencil or brush in hand He drew inspiration from artists like Rembrandt, Degas, and Eakins, admiring their dedication to truthfully representing their times and emphasizing inner character over physical beauty. Legacy and Impact Soyer became a key figure in the Fourteenth Street School...
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