Russian subject by Anatoly Sokoloff (1891-1971).
"Russian Village, Winter Fun".
Oil on canvas laid on board, circa 1960s.
Size: 20" H x 24" W.
Frame size: Approximately 28" H x 32" W.
Excellent condition.
Anatoly Sokoloff was born in St. Petersburg, Russia in July, 1891. He completed studies at the Academy of fine Arts in St. Petersburg. He became the Commissioner of fine Arts in the Crimea, and later Academic Professor of Art. By the 1940s Sokoloff had settled in San Francisco.
In Europe, his works are to be found in museums and private galleries of Germany, Romania, and Austria. Many are Royal portraiture. In 1953, the government of Argentina commissioned the artist for the painting, The Great Captain for their House of Congress. In 1961, again commissioned by the government, he completed the work, Crossing of the Parana River.
His panoramic murals...
Category
Mid-20th Century Phoenix