Porfiry Nikitich Krylov - Artist Info

About Porfiry Nikitich Krylov

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Porfirij Kriloff
  • Biography

    Porfiry Nikitich Krylov, a full member of the USSR Academy of Arts and People’s Artist of the USSR, graduated from VHUTEIN in 1927. He worked with M.V. Kupriyanov and N.A. Sokolov as part of Kukryniksy, focusing on political satire and illustrations. Krylov also worked independently on portraits, landscapes, and still life paintings. He received several prestigious awards during his career and was a member of the Presidium of the USSR Academy of Arts. His works are housed in various museums, including the State Tretyakov Gallery and the State Russian Museum.

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