Vintage Mid Century Socialist Realism Oil Portrait “Sentry Soldier” Signed Ivan Loboda '64

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Title: "The Sentry" (Днювальний) — Original 1964 Socialist Realism Portrait
Artist: Ivan Ivanovich Loboda (Ukrainian, 1926–2017) — Listed Merit Artist … Read more Title: "The Sentry" (Днювальний) — Original 1964 Socialist Realism Portrait
Artist: Ivan Ivanovich Loboda (Ukrainian, 1926–2017) — Listed Merit Artist of Ukraine
Year: 1964
Medium: Oil on Canvas
Canvas Dimensions: Approximately 36" x 25" (92 cm x 64 cm)
Framed Dimensions: 30” x 41”

ITEM OVERVIEW:
An exceptional, museum-quality example of Socialist Realism painted at the height of the mid-century era by celebrated Ukrainian artist Ivan Loboda. This striking, heavily textured oil portrait depicts a young soldier standing an intense, atmospheric guard duty inside a barracks station. 
The piece displays phenomenal impasto brushwork, contrasting moody, deep teal backdrops against the sharp, olive-drab lines of the mid-century military uniform and iconic pilot cap featuring the red star insignia.

PROVENANCE & DOCUMENTATION (THE BACK):
This piece features spectacular, undisturbed historical documentation on the reverse stretcher bars that significantly elevates its collector value:
Original Exhibition Passport: An official, partially intact paper "Passport" label issued by the Directorate of Art Exhibitions of Ukraine (Kyiv, Lenin Street print stamp).

Artist Inscriptions: Original, handwritten vintage graphite notations on the bare wood frame mirroring the cataloging details: Artist name (Лобода), Title (Днювальний / "The Sentry"), Date (1964 р.), and the exact 92x64 metric canvas specifications. See less