Alexander Denissovich MAXIMOV (1930-1992) Contemplation of the cherry tree in the Tambov dachaSelf-portrait in the series of works in Tambov. Style of popular images (loubok). Gouache and felt pen. Signed and dated lower right. Titled at the foot. Annotated on the left side: Drawn and composed by Alexander Maximov 6-7 July 1978. Tambov. 87 x 63 cmАлександр Денисович МАКСИМОВ (1930 - 1992 )Созерцание вишневого дерева на Тамбовской дачеАвтопортрет из серии "Тамбовские произведения в лубочном стиле. Бумага, гуашь, фломастер. Подпись с датой 6-7 VII 1978 внизу справа. Название под рисунком. Надпись вдоль левого края: Рисовал и сочинял Александр Максимов 6-7 июля 1978 года Тамбов. 87 х 63 см

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