La Fonda by Viktor Shvaiko (bio below)
Image Size 36 x 48
Paper Size 36 x 48
Open Edition Unframed Print
Fine Art Reproduction on High Quality Art Paper
New Item Purchased directly form the official publisher for whom we are authorized deal
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Viktor Shvaiko
Born in Altai, one of Russia's most remote towns, Viktor Shvaiko grew up surrounded by the beauty of the wilderness. His natural inclination for fine arts and his strong urge to share his vision of nature drove him to find a way into the Novoaltaisk Artiste School, one of the best schools for the arts in the former Soviet Union.
Stifling under the lingering effect of the Russian bureaucracy, and unable to get a visa to a Western country, Shvaiko was permitted to travel to Yugoslavia. In the confusion of the civil war, he fled to Italy with his paintings strapped to his back, often encountering gunfire from roving bands of militia.
Having arrived in Italy virtually penniless, Viktor survived by selling his paintings on the streets of Rome. After saving money he returned to a more liberalized Russia, and finally to America. It was here in New York, that Viktor developed his penchant for painting the little cafes and other intimate places that we see in his work today. His enticing mix of beauty and mystery has drawn the interest and admiration of collectors from around the world.
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