$2,400
PROVENANCE: Private Collection, U. S.A. (from the same collection as the Vetrogonsky pictures sold at Sotheby`s, New York, April 17, 2007, lot 471) charcoal, watercolor and gouache on paper each signed in Cyrillic and dated as early as 1956 sizes range from 20 x 26.8 cm (8 x 10 5/8 in.) to 22.5 x 38.5 cm (8 3/4 x 15 1/4 in.). Accurate and veristic depictions of industrial developments were key to Soviet propaganda efforts. Like other Soviet Realists, this prominent artist was commissioned to glorify industrial machinery, advancements, and most importantly the workers themselves. Holding the title of Dean of the Faculty of Graphic Arts at the Repin Institute for nearly three decades, Vetrogonsky had more than twenty one-man shows and was recognized by the international art community with many medals and diplomas.
Auctioneer:
Shapiro Auctions
Date:
2013-11-16
