The Capture of Berlin

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Konstantin Ivanovich Gorbatov (1876-1945)
The Capture of Berlin
signed in Cyrillic and dated 'K. Gorbatov 1945' (lower right) and titled, signed and dated in Russian 'The Capture of Berlin K. Gorbatov 1945' (on mount)
pencil, watercolour and bodycolour on paper laid on card
13 5/8 x 18 7/8in. (34.5 x 46.7cm.)

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Lot Essay

Konstantin Gorbatov studied at the Arts Academy of St. Petersberg. In the early 20's, he moved to the United States and in 1928 settled in Germany travelling through Switzerland and Paris. While in Berlin, he worked as an illustrator for magazines published by Velhagen and Klasings. In 1945, when the soviet troops moved inside Berlin, he went with them to 'paint the war'. He died in Berlin on May 25th 1945 - most of his works were taken to Moscow after his death.

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