Artist Yanin A.A.'s "The Division of Commander V.I. Chapaev Before the Battle," painted in 1967, epitomizes Soviet Socialist Realism in its portrayal of a military scene. The painting depicts Division Commander V.I. Chapaev and her army preparing for battle, set in an ambush during the Russian Civil War. Yanin Anatoly Alexandrovich (1929-2001) was a prominent artist who graduated from the Baku Art School named after Azim Azimzade in 1949 and the Kiev Art Institute in 1955. He was instructed by renowned professionals such as M. Sharonov, S. Erzhikovsky, O. Sirotenko, M. Ivanov, K. Trokhimenko, and A. Chichkan. Yanin was a member of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union and specialized in easel painting. Some of his notable works include "The Last Leaf" (1957), "From the Encirclement" (1960), "Not One Step Back" (1964), "Countrymen" (1967), "It Was 1918," among others. He began exhibiting his art in 1957. Dimensions: 160 x 120 cm. Material: Canvas, oil. The author's signature is present, as shown in the photographs. The painting is well preserved and is in good condition. Numerous photographs were provided to create the full experience. We have taken numerous photographs for your convenience. You can closely examine the condition of the painting from both the front and back sides. All necessary documents are prepared for shipping the painting to any country worldwide. Due to its large size, the painting will be sent rolled up without a stretcher (frame). It will be carefully packed using a makeshift roll made of plastic bottles, wrapped in foil, and securely sealed in a cardboard box. This packaging is indeed reliable. I assure you that once the auction concludes, the item will be meticulously packed and dispatched within 3 working days. The buyer will be provided with a tracking number for their convenience. Shipping from Ukraine may take between 15 to 45 days. #xxlart