Anisfeld, Boris Israelevich, 1879-1973

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Born in Russia, Anisfeld was a sculptor, painter, and set designer. He studied at the Academy of Arts in St. Petersburg (1901-1909) and was involved with book design and illustration before changing his course of study to stage design. In 1911, Serge Diaghilev of the Ballet Russe asked him to design the ballet production of Sadko . Anisfeld created designs for the New York Metropolitan Opera, including The Snow Maiden in 1922. He also taught at the Chicago Art Institute.

From the guide to the Costume and set designs, 1920-1926 and undated., (Harvard Theatre Collection, Houghton Library, Harvard University)

Painter, sculptor.

From the description of Boris Israelevich Anisfeld papers, 1917-1984. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122502571

Born in Russia, Anisfeld was a sculptor, painter, and set designer. He studied at the Academy of Arts in St. Petersburg (1901-1909) and was involved with book design and illustration before changing his course of study to stage design. In 1911, Serge Diaghilev of the Ballet Russe asked him to design the ballet production of Sadko. Anisfeld created designs for the New York Metropolitan Opera, including The Snow Maiden in 1922. He also taught at the Chicago Art Institute.

From the description of Costume and set designs, 1920-1926 and undated. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 79392096

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Birth 1879-10-02

Death 1973-12-04

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