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RUSSIAN PORTRAIT OIL PAINTING BY IGOR VOROSHILOV - Igor Vasilyevich Voroshilov, Russian Soviet era, 1939 to 1989, an oil painting on cardboard, Portrait of an Uzbek, 1970. Sketch paintings on the backside. Titled, dated December 1970, inscribed, Kyiv and a signature confirming the authenticity of the artwork, on the backside. 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. Igor Vasilyevich Voroshilov is a Russian artist and a representative of unofficial art. Russian Soviet Era Fine Art, Male Portrait Paintings, and Collectibles. One of a kind artwork. Dimensions 19 1/4 x 13 3/4 in. All measurements are approximate Condition Overall good vintage condition. Signs of age and wear. Torn paper. Refer to photos. Sold As Is.