Portrait of Vladimir Lenin 1919

"Portrait of Vladimir Lenin" is a 1919 charcoal drawing by Ukrainian artist Mykhailo Boychuk. The work depicts the revolutionary leader in a close-up portrait style, with a focus on his intense gaze. Lenin’s face is drawn with bold lines, creating a sense of strength and determination, the drawing is also notable for the use of a background of fragmented text, which adds a sense of abstraction and dynamism to the work. The work is a powerful example of the artist’s style and the social and political climate of the time.