Demidov, A. D., editor

[PROOF COPY] Peredvizhnaia vystavka rabotchuvashskikh khudozhnikov [The Traveling Exhibition of Chuvash Artists]

Cheboksary: Chuvash State Art Museum, 1940. Item #952

10 pages: [10] illustrations; 15 cm. Text in Russian. One of 1000 copies. A proof copy used as a sample before the final production. A rare illustrated catalog with no other copies listed in OCLC, as of April 2024.

This catalog presents the Sixth Exhibition of Works by Artists of Chuvashia from 1940, showcasing an engaging collection of over one hundred small-scale paintings. These pieces, crafted by 20 distinguished artists, were previously featured in the 1935, 1937, and 1940 exhibitions. The curation of smaller paintings notably facilitated easier transportation, making this collection both a practical and artistic endeavor. This catalog offers a unique glimpse into the regional art scene of Chuvashia during a pivotal era, capturing the evolving styles and themes embraced by its artists.

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