Nil Khasevych
Nil Khasevych | |
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Self-portrait by Khasevych | |
| Born | Nil Antonovych Khasevych November 25, 1905 Dyuksyn village, Kostopil Raion, Rivne Oblast — March 4, 1952 |
| Died | March 4, 1952 (aged 46) Suhivtsi (Rivne region) village, Rivne Raion, Rivne Oblast |
| Years active | 1925–1952 |
| Known for | Painting, woodcut, graphics, engraving |
Nil Antonovych Khasevych (Ukrainian: Ніл Антонович Хасе́вич; 25 November 1905 - 4 March 1952) was a Ukrainian painter, graphic artist, and active public and political figure, member of the OUN and the UHVR. He was also a knight of the Silver Cross of Merit and the Medal "For the fight in especially difficult circumstances". Many of his most famous works depict the Ukrainian Insurgent Army in their struggles against Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union. He died during a Soviet raid "to suppress the anti-Soviet activities" of Khasevych. His pseudonyms are Bey-Zot, Levko, Rybalka, 333, Staryi, and Dzhmil.