ARAKCHEYEV, Boris (1926-2013)
Boris Arakcheev was born in 1926. He finished the Minsk Art School in 1953, then he went on to study at the Belorussian Theatre Art Institute from where he graduated in 1959. Began exhibiting in 1959. Specialised in thematic paintings, still life and landscapes. Also he was well-known in Belarus as a graphic and an illustrator of various books and publications. Boris Arakcheev became a Member of the Union of Artists in 1960. Honoured Artist of Belorus in 1996. Taught in the Belarusian Art Academy 1971-1993. His paintings are part of private collections in USA and West Europe.
B. Arakcheyev “Portrait of a Young Girl ” 1957
Oil on canvas/Framed to order
65cm x 45cm
B. Arakcheyev “Portrait of a Girl in Green Cardigan”” 1957
Oil on canvas/Framed to order
45cm x 36cm
