Large format measuring 56" x 26" excluding the fringe. The artwork is a propagandistic idealized colorful rendition of the Moscow Kremlin and cityscape woven into a thick cotton base. As little as the tapestry lays a claim on architectural accuracy, it features some of the Moscow's landmark buildings whereas others are conspicuously missing, allowing us to narrow down the age of the tapestry. For example, of Stalin's "seven sisters", seven skyscrapers ordered by him and built from 1947 to 1953, only four are present. Perhaps the most iconic one, the main building of the Moscow State University, completed in 1953, is missing. This allows to think that the tapestry could have been made while Stalin was still alive.

In very good to excellent condition. Much effort to stretch the tapestry on a wall is evident along the edges, however the wear is contained there, away from the artwork, and is not too intrusive to the eye or detractive.

The back side is perhaps even more interesting for an inquisitive mind. There, the image appears as in a photo negative. The red and gold vertical stripes are especially fascinating, revealing the process giving the viewer the red ruby stars of the Kremlin towers, and the golden onion domes of the Orthodox cathedrals.

A most unusual and attractive backdrop for a display of Soviet Stalin Era memorabilia.

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