Samokhvalov A.N. Female Delegates

Samokhvalov A.N.

1894, Bezhetsk (Tver Province) - 1971, Leningrad

Female Delegates

1939

oil on canvas. 139 х 98
Ж-4420
Received in 1939 via the Leningrad Purchasing Committee

Location in museum The Benois Wing Open the panorama of the hall in the virtual tour
Room 80
Period Early 20th century
CategoryPortrait
Keywords 1918-1941 (soviet period) | socialist realism | Soviet Art | female portrait | double portrait | youth | female costume | holidays, parades
Virtual exhibitions and 3d-tours
- The 100th Anniversary of the USSR
- Radiant Future. Art of Socialist Realism
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Alexander Samokhvalov’s picture-portrait is closely in line with the much-trumpeted theme of “friendship of the peoples” popular in film and song. Depicted in close-up, against a background of the other female delegates, a blonde Russian girl and a dark Muslim beauty are symbols of this friendship. The festive atmosphere is underscored by the smiling faces and the ringing colour combinations, dominated by tones of red.

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