Youla Chapoval

Youla Chapoval (; ; 3 November 1919 – 19 December 1951) was a Ukrainian-French painter. The youngest of three children, Chapoval was the younger brother of Beliana, a painter, opera singer and concert pianist.

Following the Russian Revolution, the family left Ukraine and settled in Paris in 1924. In 1941, Chapova abandoned his medical studies and devoted himself to painting.

Career In 1943, Chapoval's mother, Vera Shapoval (1883–1943), and eldest sister died in Auschwitz. Following the Liberation of Paris, Chapoval returned to the capital.

Personal life In 1944, Chapoval married Jeanne Despujols. Chapoval and Despujols later divorced in 1949.

On 19 December 1951, Chapoval's sister Beliana and his friends grew increasingly concerned by his lack of contact. Arriving at his home, Chapoval was found dead in his bed with a book in his hand. Chapoval is estimated to have died between 16 and 17 December in his home in 18th arrondissement of Paris.