Anatoli Lvovich Kaplan

Kaplan, Anatoly Lvovich

Russian, 1902 - 1980

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The image features a decorative border with Russian text in the center translating to "Shalom Aleichem, Tevye the Milkman, autolithography by A. Kaplan" and the dates "1957-1961." Six portraits in oval frames are evenly spaced around the border, each showing a person's head and shoulders. The individuals in the portraits have varied facial features and wear traditional attire. The background is textured with stippling, forming a swirling border pattern around the text and pictures.
Anatoli Lvovich Kaplan, Title Page, 1961, lithograph, Rosenwald Collection, 1964.8.2764

Title Page

Anatoli Lvovich Kaplan · 1961 · lithograph ·  Accession ID  1964.8.2764

The image shows a man wearing a cap and a suit. He has a beard covering most of his lower face, and his eyes are slightly narrowed with a subtle smile. The background is a dense pattern that matches the subject's features. The image has a monochromatic palette with contrast between light and dark areas.
Anatoli Lvovich Kaplan, Man Facing Right, 1961, lithograph, Rosenwald Collection, 1964.8.1132

Man Facing Right

Anatoli Lvovich Kaplan · 1961 · lithograph ·  Accession ID  1964.8.1132

This image shows a close-up view of a male face depicted in a textured, almost impressionistic style. The man's head and shoulders are visible, centered in the frame. His head is turned slightly to his left, displaying coarse facial features that include a prominent brow, large eyes, and a long, full beard. The textured art style creates a rugged and weathered appearance, with visible lines and coarse grain adding depth and dimension to his face and hair. The man's hair is styled with a slight wave and volume on the top. He appears to be wearing a high-collared garment. There are no visible jewelry or objects being held. The background is plain.
Anatoli Lvovich Kaplan, Man Facing Right, 1961, lithograph, Rosenwald Collection, 1964.8.1133

Man Facing Right

Anatoli Lvovich Kaplan · 1961 · lithograph ·  Accession ID  1964.8.1133

The image is a drawing of an ornate frame with Russian text. The artwork features a decorative border surrounding a central block of text written in Russian. The text includes a numbered list. The border contains abstract shapes and figures resembling architectural or decorative elements. The style of the artwork resembles expressionistic elements, focusing on the fluidity and emotional resonance of form.
Anatoli Lvovich Kaplan, Table of Contents, 1961, lithograph, Rosenwald Collection, 1964.8.2765

Table of Contents

Anatoli Lvovich Kaplan · 1961 · lithograph ·  Accession ID  1964.8.2765

The image shows a scene featuring a dense forest of tall trees in the upper section. In the lower part, there is a person with open arms near a group of geese by a pool of water, and a person driving a horse-drawn cart on the ground. The artwork is created in a monochrome palette of earthy tans and dark umbers, with rich textures and expressive brushstrokes. The light and dark tones provide depth and contrast between the trees and the ground.
Anatoli Lvovich Kaplan, Peasants and Geese, 1961, lithograph, Rosenwald Collection, 1964.8.1135

Peasants and Geese

Anatoli Lvovich Kaplan · 1961 · lithograph ·  Accession ID  1964.8.1135

The image depicts a person's upper body, including their head and shoulders. The facial features suggest an older male with prominent eyebrows and a long, wide beard. The individual is wearing a dark cap or hat, and the clothing appears dark. The background consists of rough, textured strokes in shades of black and white, blending into the person's figure. The artwork appears to be a textured painting or print with a rustic, vintage style.
Anatoli Lvovich Kaplan, Old Man Facing Left, 1959, lithograph, Rosenwald Collection, 1964.8.1134

Old Man Facing Left

Anatoli Lvovich Kaplan · 1959 · lithograph ·  Accession ID  1964.8.1134

This is a print of an interior scene featuring dark, blurred shapes. To the left of center appears to be a bearded person with pale skin wearing a striped garment that covers their head and flows down to their feet, sitting on a long couch. On the left is a table with objects that look like candlesticks, and there is a clock on the wall above them. On the right is an opening in the wall, bordered with dark curtains, beyond which another person with pale skin can be seen by a table with a window in the background. A cat appears to sit on the ground by the curtains, and there is an object on the far right that looks like a potted plant. The entire print is covered in heavy vertical shading, and the lines are thick and fuzzy.
Anatoli Lvovich Kaplan, Praying before Breakfast, 1957/1961, lithograph, Rosenwald Collection, 1964.8.2804

Praying before Breakfast

Anatoli Lvovich Kaplan · 1957/1961 · lithograph ·  Accession ID  1964.8.2804

This is a drawing of a horse in a barn with several chickens and a wheel. The scene is depicted in black and white, emphasizing texture and shadow. The horse stands next to a wooden wheel and is surrounded by chickens. The barn's interior is sketched out, focusing on the interactions between the animals. The rough textures suggest a sense of rural life.
Anatoli Lvovich Kaplan, The Breadwinner, 1957/1961, lithograph, Rosenwald Collection, 1964.8.2805

The Breadwinner

Anatoli Lvovich Kaplan · 1957/1961 · lithograph ·  Accession ID  1964.8.2805

This is a drawing of a bordered design with Cyrillic text. The drawing features a rectangular form centered with bold Cyrillic text, which translates to "Sholem Aleichem - Tevye the Dairyman Autolithography by A. Kaplan 1957 - 1964." Surrounding the text is a decorative border featuring oval portraits of individuals and intricate swirling designs, rendered in a stippled black-and-white style.
Anatoli Lvovich Kaplan, Title Page, 1957/1961, lithograph, Rosenwald Collection, 1964.8.2792

Title Page

Anatoli Lvovich Kaplan · 1957/1961 · lithograph ·  Accession ID  1964.8.2792

This is a drawing of an interior room with ornate furniture and a cat. The scene depicts a dimly lit room with intricate wooden furniture, including a cradle and an elaborately designed armoire. A cat sits next to the armoire. The walls and floors have a textured appearance, adding depth to the atmosphere, and there's a soft interplay of light from a small window, illuminating the room and casting reflections.
Anatoli Lvovich Kaplan, In the Morning, 1957/1961, lithograph, Rosenwald Collection, 1964.8.2775

In the Morning

Anatoli Lvovich Kaplan · 1957/1961 · lithograph ·  Accession ID  1964.8.2775