About Victor Popkov
Lived 1932 – 1974 (aged 42). Victor Popkov was a Russian painter, graphic designer, graphic artist, landscape painter and portraitist.
Viktor Yefimovich Popkov (; 9 March 1932 – 12 November 1974) was a Soviet Russian painter and graphic artist, and one of the leading figures of the "severe style", the manner that emerged in Soviet art during the Khrushchev Thaw in reaction against the idealised painting of the Stalin years.
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Who was Victor Popkov?
Russian artist (1932-1974)
When was Victor Popkov born?
Victor Popkov was born on 9 March 1932 in Moscow.
When did Victor Popkov die?
Victor Popkov died on 12 November 1974 in Moscow.
What was Victor Popkov's occupation?
Victor Popkov was a painter, graphic designer, graphic artist, landscape painter and portraitist.
What nationality was Victor Popkov?
Victor Popkov was Russian.
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· DBpedia: Viktor Popkov (painter)
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