Raphael’s work is defined by its painter sensibility — an enduring influence on generations that followed. Most artists are dead; following is a declaration of love.

Adolescents, from Conspiracy, The Artist as Witness
Raphael Soyer (American, born Russia, 1899-1988) printed at Shorewood Bank Street Atelier, New York

Sketchbook
Raphael Soyer American, born Russia 1899-1987

Sketchbook
Raphael Soyer American, born Russia 1899-1987

Sketchbook
Raphael Soyer American, born Russia 1899-1987

Sketchbook
Raphael Soyer American, born Russia 1899-1987

Sketchbook
Raphael Soyer American, born Russia 1899-1987

Furnished Room
Raphael Soyer (American, born Russia, 1899-1987) published by the Works Progress Administration

Cafeteria
Raphael Soyer (American, born Russia, 1899-1987) published by the Works Progress Administration

Immigrants, from Memories
Raphael Soyer American, born Russia 1899-1987

Self-Portrait
Raphael Soyer American, born Russia 1899-1987

Dancing Lesson, from Memories
Raphael Soyer American, born Russia 1899-1987

Furnished Room
Raphael Soyer (American, born Russia, 1899-1987) published by the Works Progress Administration

Immigrants, from Memories
Raphael Soyer American, born Russia 1899-1987

Mother and Child, from Memories
Raphael Soyer American, born Russia 1899-1987

Protected
Raphael Soyer American, born Russia 1899-1987

The Window
Raphael Soyer American, born Russia 1899-1987

Mother and Child, from Memories
Raphael Soyer American, born Russia 1899-1987

Father, from Memories
Raphael Soyer American, born Russia 1899-1987

Still Life, from Memories
Raphael Soyer American, born Russia 1899-1987

Gorky, from Memories
Raphael Soyer American, born Russia 1899-1987