Russian Soldier Kneeling
1960-80s Graphite
Ivan Tikhi
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Ivan Tikhi
This 1960-80s graphite on paper study of a kneeling soldier is by Ivan Tikhi (b. 1927). Tikhi was born in Savintsi, Kharkov USSR and studied at the Kiev Art Institute until 1953. He taught at the Kiev Art Institute (now called Art Academy) from 1964 until his death in the 1980s.
This piece is part of a group of Soviet Impressionist works was originally brought to the U.S. by renowned Russian art historian, collector, and dealer, Dianna Lennon. After the fall of the Soviet Union, Ms. Lennon frequently traveled to Russia visiting artists and acquiring works from their personal collections. Impressionism was considered a highly illegal act of resistance by the Soviet government because it did not adhere to the restricted forms of artistic expression; scenes of Soviet dominance and strength or propaganda. It was dangerous for artists to use their material rations for anything but government work, hence the small size of these pieces, which were often painted on scraps of cardboard or canvas using very little amounts of paint. These paintings were created for the artist's pleasure and were as revolutionary in their creation as they are beautiful in their content. Ms. Lennon brought each piece back to the West by hand, a true labor of love.
1960-80s
Graphite on Paper
22.5"x26.5" framed, 9.5"x14" unframed
Framed in a restored vintage wood frame with a gold and beige finish floating on archival matting behind conservation clear glass. Excellent vintage condition.
This 1960-80s graphite on paper study of a kneeling soldier is by Ivan Tikhi (b. 1927). Tikhi was born in Savintsi, Kharkov USSR and studied at the Kiev Art Institute until 1953. He taught at the Kiev Art Institute (now called Art Academy) from 1964 until his death in the 1980s.
This piece is part of a group of Soviet Impressionist works was originally brought to the U.S. by renowned Russian art historian, collector, and dealer, Dianna Lennon. After the fall of the Soviet Union, Ms. Lennon frequently traveled to Russia visiting artists and acquiring works from their personal collections. Impressionism was considered a highly illegal act of resistance by the Soviet government because it did not adhere to the restricted forms of artistic expression; scenes of Soviet dominance and strength or propaganda. It was dangerous for artists to use their material rations for anything but government work, hence the small size of these pieces, which were often painted on scraps of cardboard or canvas using very little amounts of paint. These paintings were created for the artist's pleasure and were as revolutionary in their creation as they are beautiful in their content. Ms. Lennon brought each piece back to the West by hand, a true labor of love.
1960-80s
Graphite on Paper
22.5"x26.5" framed, 9.5"x14" unframed
Framed in a restored vintage wood frame with a gold and beige finish floating on archival matting behind conservation clear glass. Excellent vintage condition.
