Portrait of Soviet actor Nikolay Monakhov 1926
boriskustodiev
drawing, print, woodcut
portrait
drawing
expressionism
woodcut
Boris Kustodiev’s “Portrait of Soviet actor Nikolay Monakhov” (1926) is a powerful woodcut depicting a man in a suit with a striped shirt and tie. The stark black and white imagery highlights the subject’s serious demeanor. The use of thick lines and geometric shapes creates a sense of weight and solidity, reminiscent of the artist's iconic style. Kustodiev, a prominent Russian painter, is known for his bold characterizations and evocative depictions of everyday life. The artist's signature, "Б.К.", is visible at the bottom of the woodcut, along with the date "1926". This portrait exemplifies Kustodiev's masterful use of woodcut, a medium he explored extensively in his later career.
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