Signed on the back.
Sizes:
Frame: 38 × 51 cm
Artwork: 32.5 × 45 cm
A tranquil evening descends over the Crimean coastline in this atmospheric landscape by Pavel Yashin. The majestic mountains loom in the distance as the whitewashed villas by the sea begin to glow under the dusky light. Rendered in expressive brushstrokes and a rich twilight palette, the composition captures the lyrical quietude of southern resorts at the edge of day.
Painted in 1979, this work exemplifies Yashin’s sensitivity to natural rhythm and architectural form—hallmarks of his post-war Soviet landscapes. The interplay of cool shadows and gentle reflections evokes both stillness and a subtle sense of nostalgia.
Private Collection.
Good vintage condition with some signs of wear. Framed.
Pavel Mikhailovich Yashin (1920–2010) was a Soviet painter known for his lyrical landscapes and evocative realism. Born in the Penza region, he began his formal training at the Moscow Art School of 1905 but was drafted into the army before completing his studies. Yashin served with distinction during World War II, taking part in the military campaign from Pskov to Berlin. For his bravery, he was awarded the Order of the Patriotic War, the Medal for Battle Merit, and several other honors.
After the war, Yashin settled in Leningrad, where he resumed his artistic education under renowned painters such as I.A. Serebryany, A.A. Kazantsev, and M.I. Avilov. He became a member of the Union of Artists of the USSR in 1964 and was a regular participant in citywide, national, and republic-level exhibitions. His works are held in private collections across Russia, Italy, Germany, France, Japan, Finland, and the United States.
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