Yuri Ershov, Russian 1927-2008
Academic Study, c.1950s

£1,250

Charcoal on paper,
Signed (upper right)
55cm x 36cm (83cm x 64cm framed)

Yuri Ershov was a notable 20th-century Russian painter whose work beautifully captured the quiet, enduring spirit of the domestic landscape. Operating firmly within the rich traditions of Russian mid-century realism, Ershov is best remembered for his atmospheric, deeply nostalgic depictions of rural life, country villages, and traditional street scenes.