Lot Essay
Somov conceived the present composition in 1935. Two large studies of the mandolin player, dated 22 January 1935 and 29 January 1935, can be found in Album no. 4, pp. 61-62 (lot 263).
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The mandolin player and his audience
Details
Konstantin Andreevich Somov (1869-1939)
The mandolin player and his audience
signed and dated 'C. Somov/1936' (lower left)
oil on canvas
13 13/16 x 10 5/8 in. (35.1 x 27.1 cm.)
The mandolin player and his audience
signed and dated 'C. Somov/1936' (lower left)
oil on canvas
13 13/16 x 10 5/8 in. (35.1 x 27.1 cm.)
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