Boris Chetkov
Staraya Ladoga Fog
2002

About the Item

STARAYA LADOGA FOG This hand crafted Giclee print on canvas, 'Staraya Ladoga Fog', by Boris Chetkov, provides the opportunity to own and enjoy a Chetkov masterpiece at a very affordable price. Produced to the exact size of the original work and beautifully textured with a clear gesso finish following Chetkov’s distinctive brushwork, this reproduction was exclusively authorized by the artist and is currently available only on 1stDibs. "In the later years of his life Chetkov to his dacha nearby the ancient village of Staraya Ladoga. There he painted many iterations of the surrounding environs. These landscape paintings show Chetkov's attention to mood with an emotional and lyrical intensity. Many of the views were executed in one sitting, recreating the atmosphere of real geographical places through experimentation with color and form." Dr. Alexander Borovsky, Chief Curator of Contemporary Art, State Russian Museum, St. Petersburg From 1995 until 2014, when Russia invaded Crimea (at which time cultural exchange largely came to an end) the Pushkin Gallery collected exceptional works from the period of postwar Soviet Union. Kenneth Pushkin comments, "the paintings in this collection are rare and among the most significant examples of painting from this period - and they are beautiful. It’s notable that the highest-level works from this period have all but disappeared - acquired by museums or hidden in private collections. We offer collectors the opportunity to acquire gorgeous works of art that resonate with history at a very reasonable price.” In 2000, the Pushkin Gallery moved to a 300-year-old restored hacienda in the world-renowned art center of Santa Fe, New Mexico, where the unique gallery became a must-see destination for art lovers. Visitors commented that the Pushkin Gallery was like a museum. "Perhaps, it's because we disseminate knowledge," remarked Kenneth. With best-of-class curation and gallery practices, Pushkin Gallery became one of the most recognized purveyors of Russian art in the U.S. Since the inception of the Pushkin Gallery, over 30 years ago, many of the most important and beautiful paintings have been retained in a privately held collection and never shown publicly. Now for the first time, these reserved paintings are being selectively presented.

Creator:

Boris Chetkov (1926 - 2010, Russian)

Creation Year:

2002

Dimensions:

Height: 28 in (71.12 cm)Width: 31 in (78.74 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)

More Editions & Sizes:

open editionPrice: $1,100

Medium:

Gesso,Giclée

Movement & Style:

Abstract Expressionist