Mikhail Taranov
1909–1973 (age 64)
Biography
Mikhail Taranov was a talented Russian illustrator whose artistic contributions enriched Russian visual culture throughout the twentieth century. Born in 1909, he developed his illustrative skills during a dynamic period of Soviet artistic development and cultural expression.
Taranov's illustrations demonstrated artistic sensitivity and technical skill, contributing to the visual landscape of Russian publications and culture. He passed away in 1973 and was buried at Bogoslovskoe cemetery, where he is remembered among other accomplished Russian artists.