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1961

Anatoli Lvovich Kaplan

Associated Names

Anatoli Lvovich Kaplan

Artist, Russian, 1902 - 1980

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.

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Artwork overview

Medium

lithograph
Credit Line

Rosenwald Collection
Accession Number

1964.8.2765

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. — Title Page

Anatoli Lvovich Kaplan

1961

This is a photograph of a minimalistic cover design. The image features a textured background with a light fabric or canvas appearance, centrally adorned with stylized, bold brown initials "AK" enclosed within a graphic that resembles a modernized, symmetrical frame. Below the initials is a single capital letter "I" in a similar brown color. — Tevia the Milkman (volume 1)

Anatoli Lvovich Kaplan

1957

This is a drawing of a village on a hillside. The image depicts a cluster of buildings densely packed on a slope, with various rooftops overlapping one another. The detailing uses a technique reminiscent of textural sketching, employing lines and shades to create depth and texture. A couple of figures are visible in the foreground. The background is filled with an assortment of architectural shapes. The style of the drawing appears atmospheric and textured, relying on strong contrasts and dense line work to convey structure and ambiance. — Frontispiece

Anatoli Lvovich Kaplan

1957

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q65506748

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