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Liberators [our title, the real title unknown], oil
on canvas, either an original painting or possibly a Soviet
period reproduction of a 1940s-50s original. |
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Liberators [our title, the real title unknown], oil
on canvas, either an original painting or possibly a Soviet
period reproduction of a 1940s-50s original. Very large
format, about 4' x 6 ½'.
The artwork features WW2 Red Army infantry marching through
a recently captured area, somewhere in East Europe judging
by the clothing of the civilian spectators. Painted in the
best tradition of Soviet propaganda art, the fresh hues of
the morning sky, gold tones of the fields and bright green
young foliage augment the rather cheerful disposition of the
crowd and the triumphant expressions of the singing
soldiers. Since the Soviet soldiers are naturally marching
west, the sun behind them of course represents the dawn of
the new era. Of special interest to militaria buffs are the
details of the uniforms that are very precisely executed,
including the five-sided shape of the officer's shoulder
boards (the type used only until about 1946-47). Note also
the conspicuous absence of military age men among the
greeting civilians.
This painting probably once adorned a Soviet governmental
office, local memorial museum or a military school. It is
professionally hand-painted in oil on canvas, and although
not marked, likely 60s or earlier vintage. Condition is good
overall although some restoration may be required for the
two small tears near the bottom. The paint is fairly stable
and there are no large areas of lost paint, only small
scuffs here and there (note, since the painting will be
stored and shipped rolled, additional small flakes of paint
may come off).
International Buyers Please Note:
$750.00 
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