Raphael Soyer
Raphael Soyer | |
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| Born | Raphael Schoar December 25, 1899 |
| Died | November 4, 1987 (aged 87) New York City, US |
| Nationality | American |
| Education | Cooper Union, National Academy of Design, Art Students League of New York |
| Known for | Painting, drawing, printmaking |
| Movement | Social Realism |
| Spouse | Rebecca Letz |
| Children | 1 |
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Raphael Zalman Soyer (December 25, 1899 – November 4, 1987) was a Russian-born American painter, draftsman, and printmaker. Soyer was referred to as an American scene painter. He is identified as a Social Realist because of his interest in men and women viewed in contemporary settings which included the streets, subways, salons and artists' studios of New York City. He also wrote several books on his life and art.
His brothers Moses Soyer and Isaac Soyer were also painters.
Soyer was a member of the Writers and Artists for Peace in the Middle East, a pro-Israel group. In 1984, he signed a letter protesting German arms sales to Saudi Arabia.