Russian school (XX) - Ritratto
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Ritratto, a 1950s Russian social realist pastel portrait, hand-signed, original edition, measuring 73 × 51 cm, in good condition and framed under glass.
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Refined profile female portrait - Academic pastel drawing (20th Century)
Splendid monochrome pastel drawing (or charcoal pencil) in blue/light blue on paper, depicting an intense profile portrait of a woman with hair gathered.
The work stands out for an excellent technical execution of clearly academic imprint, visible in the masterful rendering of chiaroscuro on the face, the neck, and in the careful anatomy of the ear and the hairstyle. The style and the purity of the stroke recall the prestigious tradition of European East art schools (Soviet School / Academic Realism) of the mid-20th century.
The piece is signed in the lower center by the artist in cursive/Cyrillic characters, presumably attributable to the signature "Fantelev" (Фантелев) or interpretable as a graphic/stylized variant of the surname "Panteleev" (Пантелеев).
The drawing comes framed and protected by glass (the frame shows the usual signs of time consistent with the era, see photo).
Era / Period: Second half of the 20th Century (circa 1950-1980)
Technique: Monochromatic pastel/grease pencil on paper
Subject: Profile female portrait
Signature: Signed in the lower center by the artist
Condition of the work: Very good, paper naturally patinated by time which adds charm to the work.
Presence of frame: Yes, with protective glass included.
Height (Length): 73 cm
Width: 51 cm
Thickness: 1 cm
The artwork will be packed with the utmost care using protective materials specifically to preserve the glass and frame during transport.
Refined profile female portrait - Academic pastel drawing (20th Century)
Splendid monochrome pastel drawing (or charcoal pencil) in blue/light blue on paper, depicting an intense profile portrait of a woman with hair gathered.
The work stands out for an excellent technical execution of clearly academic imprint, visible in the masterful rendering of chiaroscuro on the face, the neck, and in the careful anatomy of the ear and the hairstyle. The style and the purity of the stroke recall the prestigious tradition of European East art schools (Soviet School / Academic Realism) of the mid-20th century.
The piece is signed in the lower center by the artist in cursive/Cyrillic characters, presumably attributable to the signature "Fantelev" (Фантелев) or interpretable as a graphic/stylized variant of the surname "Panteleev" (Пантелеев).
The drawing comes framed and protected by glass (the frame shows the usual signs of time consistent with the era, see photo).
Era / Period: Second half of the 20th Century (circa 1950-1980)
Technique: Monochromatic pastel/grease pencil on paper
Subject: Profile female portrait
Signature: Signed in the lower center by the artist
Condition of the work: Very good, paper naturally patinated by time which adds charm to the work.
Presence of frame: Yes, with protective glass included.
Height (Length): 73 cm
Width: 51 cm
Thickness: 1 cm
The artwork will be packed with the utmost care using protective materials specifically to preserve the glass and frame during transport.
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Artist
Russian school (XX)
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Owner or reseller
Edition
Original
Title of artwork
Ritratto
Technique
Pastel
Signature
Hand signed
Country of origin
Russia
Condition
Good condition
Height
73 cm
Width
51 cm
Depiction/theme
Portrait
Style
Social Realism
Period
1950-1960
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