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Jacob Guminer
Born:
1896, Minsk
Died:
1942, Leningrad
Painter, graphic artist, illustrator, poster designer, theatrical designer. Born in the family of a doctor called Moisei Guminer in Minsk (1896). Studied at the School of Drawing of the Society for the Encouragement of the Arts (1915) and the State Free Art Studios (1918). Died of hunger during the Siege of Leningrad (1942). Contributed to exhibitions (from 1916).
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