Who is Slobodkina Esphyr?
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Update at: May 19, 2026Esphyr Slobodkina (Esphyr Lazarevna Slobodkina)
Public profile: Russian-born American artist, author and illustrator (1908–2002).
Biography
Born September 22, 1908 in Chelyabinsk, Russia, Slobodkina immigrated to the United States in the 1920s and settled in New York City, where she produced modernist paintings and children's literature. She is best known for Caps for Sale, a picture book published around 1940, which blends simple text with bold geometric illustrations and is regarded as a classic of American children's literature.
Notable works and career
- Caps for Sale (1940) — her most famous children's book.
- Created a substantial body of abstract and colorful paintings; part of the mid-20th-century American modernist milieu.
Public profile, news and social media
As a deceased figure (d. 2002), there are no official social media profiles or current news updates from the artist herself. Public interest is typically manifested through museum exhibitions, scholarly articles, and reissues of Caps for Sale.
Legacy and exhibitions
Slobodkina's work is studied in the context of American modernism and children's literature. Caps for Sale remains in print and is taught in libraries and classrooms. Occasional exhibitions of her artwork and renewed scholarly attention occur in art history circles.
Further reading and sources
- Encyclopaedia Britannica — Esphyr Slobodkina biography
- Library of Congress collections and archive references
- Publishers and libraries that maintain editions of Caps for Sale
Which Raj Yogas are in Slobodkina Esphyr's birth chart?
2 FOUNDSlobodkina Esphyr's chart shows 2 Raj Yogas, including Chandra-Mangala Yoga, Gaja Kesari Yoga.
Which dasha periods did Slobodkina Esphyr live through?
VIMSHOTTARIVimshottari dasha periods recorded for Slobodkina Esphyr, in order.
What do Slobodkina Esphyr's numerology numbers say?
Slobodkina Esphyr's core numbers are Destiny 5, Soul Urge 6, Personality 4, Kabbalah Number 4.
Chaldean Destiny 5 indicates dynamic progress through change and versatility. It supports travel, sales, communication roles, and fast adaptation.
Chaldean Soul 6 desires love, belonging, and responsibility. It seeks harmony at home and fulfillment through care and service.
Chaldean Personality 4 appears practical, reliable, and disciplined. Others often see consistency, structure, and hard work.
Kabbalah Number 4 reflects an inner spiritual code of structure and stability. It supports discipline, grounded effort, and dependable progress.
Life Events & Planetary Transits
Key events mapped against the active Dasha and planetary transits at the time.
















