Very large format, measuring 4' x 6', in airbrushed water-based (acrylic?) paint on a sheet of (cotton?) fabric.

This is an original work, with the artist's name, Tkachuk, stated on the stamp of approval on the verso. The stamp, dated 23 August 1951, belonged to the Artistic Council of Ukrainian partnership of artistic workshops, and is signed by the Chairman of the council.

As a matter of idle curiosity, one may wonder why comrade Tkachuk, obviously a professional artist, made it so that Stalin's hands do not actually touch the child. Not even with his right hand on which the boy is sitting.

The painting used to be on a stretcher and framed, as evidenced by the lines of discoloration and staple holes along the edges.

In excellent, superb condition, showing just a couple of barely visible faint stains next to the bouquet of flowers and near the top left corner.

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