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Esphyr Slobodkina
Esphyr Slobodkina: A Life in Art and Illustration Born: Chelyabinsk, Russia (1908) Died: 2002 Esphyr Slobodkina was a remarkable artist whose career spanned both the abstract art world of the mid-20th century and the beloved realm of children's literature. Born Esphyr Solomonovna Slobodkina in Chelyabinsk, Russia, her life took many unexpected turns, shaped by revolution, emigration, and artistic exploration. She is perhaps b
est known for her classic children’s book, Caps for Sale (1940), but her contributions to abstract art, collage, and construction deserve equal recognition. Early Life and Artistic Beginnings Slobodkina's early life was dramatically altered by the Russian Revolution of 1917. She emigrated with her family to Harbin, Manchuria (China), where she received artistic training and studied architecture. This period proved formative, exposing…