A. D. Silin: katalog vystavki [Alexander Dmitrievich Silin: Exhibition Catalog]

Moscow, 1937. 11 pages, 4 unnumbered pages of plates: illustrations; 14 cm. Essay by N. Mashkovtsev. At head of title: Gorodskoi komitet khudozhnikov knigi i grafiki (City Committee of Book Artists and Graphic Designers). One of 600 copies. A good copy with only a few internal spots marring its pages. As of April 2024, we could only locate a single institutional holding at the Frick Art Reference Library.<br /> <br /> Alexander Dmitrievich Silin (1883-1942), a notable figure in the Russian art scene, was revered for his multifaceted contributions to graphic arts and book illustration during the early 20th century. Born and educated in Moscow at the prestigious School of Painting, Sculpture, and Architecture, Silin excelled in various media, including watercolors, etchings, and lithography. His artwork, renowned for its meticulous detail and dynamic composition, beautifully captured historical and folk themes, resonating with the era's emphasis on national identity. Silin was also deeply involved with the theatrical community, designing sets and costumes that intertwined visual and performance arts. Despite the overshadowing presence of contemporaries and historical upheavals, Silin's artistic legacy endures, particularly influencing modern illustration and theatrical design.