Raphael Soyer

as framed for exhibition
Raphael Soyer

Raphael Soyer

American, born Russia, 1899–1987
Birth placeBorisoglebsk, Russia
Death placeNew York City, New York, United States
SchoolRussian
BiographyAmerican, born Russian, December 25, 1899 - d. November 4, 1987

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Born December 25, 1899 in Borisoglebsk, Tombov, Russia. Immigrated to the US in 1912. His identical twin brother, Moses Soyer, and younger brother, Isaac were also WPA artists. He died November 1987 in New York City. Registered NY WPA artist -AAA Reel DC73.

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