Large format, total size 32" x 36". Traces of former stretcher size 31" x 35". This is a reproduction of one of the most widely known portraits of Lenin, in its turn reproduced from the original b/w photo. The portrait was done by a professional artist who had official permission to paint Lenin, a privilege not awarded to every professional painter. Lenin's portraits of this size and level of quality usually graced the wall behind the desk of a high-level Party bureaucrat. Unlike most of such portraits, this one is not in oil or gouache but airbrushed on fine linen canvas with accents added by hand with a brush or a color pencil.

In very good condition. We would definitely grade it as excellent but for three water stains at the bottom corners and on the left. However, none of them reach the artwork, and all of them are very faint and not too detractive.

Please note that the 1-ft. ruler in our photo is for size reference.