Exlibris of Ira Ponomareva 1984

Oleksandr Aksinin's 1984 "Exlibris of Ira Ponomareva" is a black and white etching that portrays a stylized human figure with a tear-like shape in the middle. The figure is positioned in a way that suggests a tear is being shed. The composition is symbolic and likely alludes to the act of crying. The artist, Oleksandr Aksinin, was a prominent Ukrainian artist who worked in the Soviet era, known for his masterful etchings and book illustrations. The piece exhibits a stylistic characteristic of Soviet-era art, using a stylized and simplified approach to depicting human figures. The dark background and intricate details in the figure's form create a sense of depth and melancholy.