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Krylov Andrey Porfirievich (1929-2021) ”In the Chilean Zoo” 1973-1974. Paper, ink, pencil. 54x40 cm . - The sheet ”In the Chilean Zoo” refers to Andrey Krylov's graphic works of the 1970s, where observing life turns into an accurate, poignant scene. The zoo here is not just a place of action, but a kind of ”theater” in which the plasticity of animals, the rhythm of movement and random gestures add up to a single impression pattern. The pencil sets the design and space, outlines the proportions and dynamics, and the ink enhances the dramaturgy of the sheet.: The active contour, elastic stroke and contrast of the light field with black accents make the image collected and expressive. The artist works economically, without excessive detail, achieving a sense of vivid immediacy, as if the scene is captured on the spot, in one breathing rhythm. The large format highlights the panoramic view and gives the drawing an ”air” feel: This is not a miniature sketch, but an independent composition in which reportage is combined with professional graphic culture. Andrey Porfirievich Krylov (1929-2021) Honored Artist of Russia (1980). Graphic artist, painter, one of the leading masters of Soviet satirical drawing. The son of the famous artist Porfiry Nikitich Krylov (Kukryniksy). He studied at the Moscow State Art Institute named after V.N. Surikov (until 1955) with V.P. Efanov In 1952-1986. He was an employee of the magazine of political satire ”Crocodile” (member of the editorial board, Chief Artist). Deputy Chairman of the Commission on Satire of the Union of Artists of the USSR, Chairman of the Bureau of Artists of the Press of the Union of Journalists of the USSR. Participated in more than 80 group and solo exhibitions, both in Russia and abroad (in Cuba, Hungary, Bulgaria, the GDR, Cyprus). The artist's works are in museums and private collections in Russia, the USA, Germany, Holland, Cuba, Bulgaria.