Boris Grigoriev
1886–1939 · Russian · 30 artworks
ExpressionismCubismexpressive brushworkdistorted figuresintense color palettesangular formssocial commentary
artist bio
Boris Grigoriev was a Russian painter and graphic artist, known for his expressive portraits and depictions of Russian peasant life. He blended elements of Expressionism and Cubism to create a unique and powerful visual language, capturing the spirit and struggles of his time.
what you'll learn
Studying Grigoriev's work allows students to explore the fusion of Expressionist emotional intensity with Cubist fragmentation, learning how to convey complex feelings and social commentary through innovative artistic techniques. Students can also learn how to use color and form to create a sense of unease or tension.
related: Ernst Ludwig Kirchner, Kazimir Malevich, Chaim Soutine
30 artworks
Portrait of Anna Grilikhes
1917
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The People's Land
1918
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The Harlot of Marseilles
1923
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Self-Portrait with a Chicken and a Rooster
1924
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Girl with a Milk Can
1917
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Sunflowers
1919
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Village
1918
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German Butcher
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In a Paris Cafe
1914
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Still Life with Cat and Onions
1928
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Salome Andronnikova
1924
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Makin pancakes. Diptych
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Winter. Red Hill in the realm of Berendey
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Still life
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The Twins
1923
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The Shepherd in the Mountains
1920
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Faces of Russia
1923
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An Old Man from Olonets
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House under the trees
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Portrait of Sergei Rachmaninoff
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Portrait of Feodor Chaliapin
1918
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Kachalov Vasily Ivanovich in the Role of Tsar Fedor Ivanovich
1923
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Portrait of the Artist B.M. Kustodiev
1917
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A Man with a Pipe
1931
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Woman With Cat
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Woman in green dress
1922
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Portrait Of A Woman
1930
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Self-Portrait
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Girl From California
1938
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Woman from Bretagne
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