Zaporozhians Letter, Nikolai Bakulin, 1930s–1950s, Czechoslovakia

Oil painting by Nikolai Bakulin (1896–1962), created in Prague between the 1930s and 1950s. Bakulin was a Russian émigré painter and educator, known for his portraits and large-format works influenced by the realist tradition. Executed in oil on canvas, this piece is a faithful copy of Ilya Repin’s renowned composition Zaporozhians Write a Letter to the Turkish Sultan. Presented in its original cut frame, the surface remains clean and stable, with strong color retention and no visible damage. A well-preserved mid-century work reflecting Bakulin’s academic training and the technical discipline of Russian realist art in exile. Specifications. Designer: Nikolai Bakulin. Origin: Prague, Czechoslovakia. Period: 1930s–1950s. Style: Realism. Material: Oil on canvas. Color: Warm tones of red, brown, and cream. Condition: Very good vintage condition, original frame intact. Estimated weight: Approx. 15–20 kg. Dimensions. Height: 116 cm (with frame) Width: 155 cm (with frame).