Nikolai Petrovich Chuprina (1928–1986), Russia — “conversation,” 1961

Oil on panel, signed in Cyrillic lower right and dated on the reverse. Dimensions: 40 x 30.5 cm (15.75 x 12 inches). An intimate scene depicting two young girls talking in a rural landscape, painted in a vivid and expressive palette, typical of the Soviet Post-Impressionist style. Artist Biography: Nikolai Petrovich Chuprina (1928–1986) was a Russian painter active during the second half of the 20th century. Coming from the Soviet realist tradition, he developed a colorful figurative oeuvre, often centered on scenes of rural life, family, or children. His paintings are characterized by an energetic touch and a great sensitivity to light. Shipping: €30 France €60 Europe €100 rest of the world