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Rafael Soyer

1899 - 1987 , Rusia

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Artistic Movement Or Style: Social Realismo
Artists Who Influenced This Artist:
- Guy pene du bois
- Chaim Gross
Date Of Birth: December 25, 1899
Date Of Death: November 4, 1987
Full Name: Raphael Zalman Soyer
Nationality: American
Notable Artworks:
- Girl in Red
- Three Views of a Nude
- Waiting for the Audition
Place Of Birth: Borisoglebsk, Rusia

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