The size is continental 6" x 4", postally unused and unmarked, published by the Visual Arts Publishing House, Moscow, circulation unknown. The artist's name, N. Malinkin, is printed in the lower left-hand corner on the verso. The artwork is an offset print of his painting illustrating a song from the Soviet film Evening at Anchor, the lyrics of which romanticize long journeys at sea by Soviet Navy sailors. What makes this interesting is that the old tired theme of a long journey at sea, away from home and loved ones, is presented via the prism of the famous Russian folk-art style

The size is continental 6" x 4", postally unused and unmarked, published by the Visual Arts Publishing House, Moscow, circulation unknown. The artist's name, N. Malinkin, is printed in the lower left-hand corner on the verso. The artwork is an offset print of his painting illustrating a song from the Soviet film Evening at Anchor, the lyrics of which romanticize long journeys at sea by Soviet Navy sailors. What makes this interesting is that the old tired theme of a long journey at sea, away from home and loved ones, is presented via the prism of the famous Russian folk-art style of Palekh. When we think "Palekh," we imagine lacquer-on-wood miniatures depicting scenes from Russian fairy tales. N. Malinkin, who was indeed a Palekh artist, made a bold move by this painting, bringing the festive sparkling palette of Palekh to the harsh reality of Naval service.

In near-mint condition, showing only truly microscopic corner bumps.
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