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Irina Shtenberg, Portrait of a Young Woman, Watercolor on Paper, circa 1940s

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Unsigned. Attributed to Irina Valeryanovna Shtenberg. Period frame. Dimensions (unframed): Height: 13”, width: 11” Dimensions (framed): Height: 15”, width: 12-7/8” All the works of this internationally famous artist characterized by the clarity of the picture, and sometimes underlined sharpness of the lines. The painter acutely felt the nature of the dramatic work and found a bright, bold solution to the stage space. Always strived for simplicity and lightness, Stenberg in her works of art had created a true and delicate atmosphere. Irina Valeryanovna SHTENBERG (Russian/Georgian, 1905–1985) was a fascinating figure in the history of Russian and Georgian art, the Tbilisi avant-garde, and the art of the theater. She spent her youth in Georgia, where she graduated from the Tbilisi Academy of Art in the 1926, studying under Evgeny Lansere and Gigo Gabashvili. Moving to Moscow in 1929, Shtenberg became a member of the artistic elite, working and exhibiting with Akimov, Tishler and members of the '13' artist group. With the support of Anatoly Lunacharsky, Soviet Peopel's Commissar of Education, she had first solo exhibtion in Moscow. While in Moscow, she contributed to influential avant-garde journals, such as ‘Rost’ and ‘30 days’. Unfortunately for Shtenberg, her husband, the high-ranking party functionary Alexander Kulidjanov, was arrested in 1937 and most likely executed. After returning to Tbilisi, she continued to work as a theatrical artist creating stage designs and decorations, working for the best theatres in Tbilisi. Shtenberg is also known for her forays into erotic drawing, and her own sexuality has been the subject of much speculation over the years. Whether in her erotic drawings, her costume designs, or other works, Shtenberg always imbued a personality and humanity into her figures.

Attributed to:

Irina Shtenberg (Painter)

Dimensions:

Height: 13 in (33.02 cm)Width: 11 in (27.94 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)

Style:

Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)

Materials and Techniques:

Paper,Painted

Place of Origin:

Russia

Period:

1940-1949

Date of Manufacture:

1940s

Condition:

Wear consistent with age and use. We make our best effort to provide a fair and descriptive condition report. Please examine the photos attentively, as they are an integral part of description. Send us a message to request more details or discuss price.

Seller Location:

New York, NY

Reference Number:

1stDibs: LU2819313832731

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