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RUSSIAN ETCHING EXHIBITION POSTER K MILLER D SHAGIN - A vintage etching poster for an exhibition of works by Russian artists Kirill Miller and Dmitry Shagin in Narva-Joesuu, Estonia, 1982. In the center is Dmitry Shagin's painting Evening on Smolenka, 1981. The poster is signed and dated by hand in pencil by Dmitry Shagin, lower right. The title of the painting from the poster is inscribed in pencil on the reverse side. Provenance: Gifted directly by the artist to Suzanne Massie, 1931 to 2025, the American scholar and noted interpreter of Russian culture, whose close relationships with artists, institutions, and intellectuals in both the United States and Russia were fostered through decades of cultural exchange, including close friendships with Mihail Chemiakin and Dmitri Shagin. An informal advisor to Ronald Reagan during the final years of the Cold War, specifically on topics relating to Russia, and in dialogue with figures including Mikhail Gorbachev, Massie played a significant role in advancing mutual understanding between the two nations; works gifted to her reflect this unique network of artistic and diplomatic connections. Russian Graphic Art and Collectibles. Dimensions 22 1/2 x 16 1/4 in. All measurements are approximate Condition Overall good vintage condition. Signs of age and wear. Stains, torn paper. Refer to photos. Sold As Is.