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Raphael Soyer

1899 – 1987

Raphael Soyer
Modern
Modern

Raphael Soyer

Born 1899 Died 1987 Works span 1925–1979

Raphael Soyer: A Portrait of Urban Humanity Raphael Soyer (1899-1987) was a Russian-born American Scene painter known for his Social Realist depictions of New York City life, portraits & urban scenes. Explore his work and legacy! Born in Borisoglebsk, Russia, Raphael Zalman Soyer—along with his identical twin brother, Moses—were born in borisoglebsk, tambov, a southern province of russia in 1899. Their father, abraham soyer, a hebrew…

33
dated works
1
chapters
1925
first work
1979
last work
Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through Raphael Soyer's working life — artwork by artwork, chapter by chapter — from the earliest dated work to the last. Each thumbnail is pinned at its exact year on the gold axis.

Drag or scroll to travel through time

Chapters — Career Periods

The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups Raphael Soyer's works by their historical period — early training, mature practice, final years.

Thumbnails — Dated Works

Every thumbnail is pinned at its precise creation year. A thin gold thread drops from the image to its exact point on the axis. Larger frames mark the artist's masterpieces by rank.

Colour Band — Movement Drift

The gradient bar beneath the axis shifts colour as the dominant art movement changes over time — from the warm golds of the early period through the deeper tones of maturity. It fills progressively as you scroll.