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Philosopher

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Written by: Anya FischerSenior Specialist · Antiquities
Modern & Contemporary Art · Catalogue no. 1027108
Boris Grigoriev

Philosopher

StatusReference work · Not for sale
Held byHarvard Art Museums, Fogg Museum
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Artist / MakerBoris Grigoriev
Date1919
Mediumcanvas, oil paint
TypePainting
CollectionHarvard Art Museums, Fogg Museum
LocationHarvard Art Museums
About the Artist

BiographyBoris Grigoriev (1886–1939) — Russian artist (1886-1939).Boris Grigoriev worked as painter, graphic artist and writer and is associated with France and Russian Empire. Their documented life spans the years 1886 to 1939, born in Rybinsk, died in Cagnes-sur-Mer. Their work is linked to Russian avant-garde.Disciplinespainter, graphic artist, writerBorn1886, RybinskDied1939, Cagnes-sur-MerNationalityFrance, Russian EmpireMovementRussian avant-gardeSources: Wikidata · Wikipedia Full biography →

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