Portrait of Pertchik 1957 - 1961

"Portrait of Pertchik" is a charcoal drawing by Soviet artist Anatoli Lvovich Kaplan, created between 1957 and 1961. The piece features a close-up view of a person's face, rendered in a gestural and expressive style. Kaplan’s use of charcoal creates a sense of depth and texture, and the subject's intense gaze adds a feeling of emotional intensity. The work reflects Kaplan’s signature style, which emphasized bold lines and expressive brushstrokes, characteristic of Soviet Realism. The artwork is a powerful example of Kaplan's ability to capture the human form in a raw and emotional way.