The image measures approx. 10 ½" x 7 ½". Total size with the backing frame is 13 ¾" x 10 ½". Printed on thin but fine quality semi-gloss paper and affixed by a thin line of glue along the top edge to a thin cardboard backing inside a printed frame. The title of the painting and name of the artist, Nikolay Pavlov, are printed under the print on the right. The artist's hand-written signature and date (1940) are visible in the bottom right-hand corner. The painting depicts the scene of a detail of Red Army machine gunners in an active shootout using a Maxim machine gun and a rifle. Judging by the snow around them and their uniforms, this is likely to be a scene from the "Winter War" of 1939-1940, the invasion of Finland.

The color plate is in outstanding, excellent condition. The image itself is without a single blemish. The backing shows just barely-there corner bumps and a 1mm-thin line of discoloration along the top edge, probably from exposure to light. It is barely noticeable and absolutely not detractive.

Nikolay Aleksandrovich Pavlov (Николай Александрович Павлов) (1899 - 1968), was a Russian Soviet painter, master of graphic arts, illustrator, and arts educator.

Please note that the pen in our photo is for size reference only.