Pair of Russian landscapes (Winter & Summer) - Konstantin KROTOV (20th century) - Oil paintings

Magnificent diptych composed of two oil paintings from the Soviet era, depicting nature and the Russian forest through two contrasting seasons: snowy winter and summer by the river. • Artist: Konstantin Krotov (К. Кротов), landscape painter of the Soviet/Russian school of the 20th century. • Signatures: Signed at the bottom right. The signature is perfectly legible on the winter landscape ("К. Кротов") and darker/faded on the summer landscape, but by the same hand. • Technique: Oil on rigid panel (thick cardboard from the period). • Period: Mid-20th century (Soviet period). • Frames: Presented in their original dark wood molded frames, which perfectly complement the authentic charm of the whole. A poetic and very decorative set, ideal for collectors of Slavic art, Soviet art, or classic 20th-century landscapes. The paired effect (inverted seasons, identical formats) adds real value for a wall installation. Condition. • Paintings: Generally good condition for their age. The colors have remained fresh and the paint material is well preserved. • Frames: Period usage condition with a beautiful patina. Some slight wear and small color/material jumps visible on the wooden edges (see photos), which attest to their antiquity.