About Vasily Sitnikov
Lived 1915 – 1987 (aged 72). Vasily Sitnikov was a Russian painter, draftsperson and graphic artist.
Vasily Yakovlevich Sitnikov (; August 19, 1915 – November 28, 1987) was a Russian painter.
He was a post-war Soviet Nonconformist Art of Russia, well known in Moscow artistic milieus. His work is in the collection of the New York Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), and the Zimmerli Art Museum at Rutgers University.
Sitnikov was born in Novo-Rakitino, Tambov Governorate in 1915. He lived in New York City until his death in New York 1987.
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Who was Vasily Sitnikov?
Russian artist (1915-1987)
When was Vasily Sitnikov born?
Vasily Sitnikov was born on 19 August 1915.
When did Vasily Sitnikov die?
Vasily Sitnikov died on 28 November 1987 in New York City.
What was Vasily Sitnikov's occupation?
Vasily Sitnikov was a painter, draftsperson and graphic artist.
What nationality was Vasily Sitnikov?
Vasily Sitnikov was Russian.
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