Set of 25 Photo Postcards: Soviet USSR Russia Russian Painting

This digital set of 25 photo postcards brings together images of Soviet-era Russian painting from the Zhostovo tradition. The PDF is available for instant download after purchase, with no physical postcards or shipping involved.

The collection includes full-page reproductions of lacquered trays, each with short captions in multiple languages. It offers a compact visual record of one of Russia’s most distinctive folk art traditions.

Book Overview

Set of 25 Photo Postcards is a digital compilation of postcards issued by Planeta, Moscow, in 1979. The images document the work of Zhostovo artists such as Konstantin Gribkov, Alexander Vishnyakov, and Alexei Leznov.

Introductory pages trace the craft from its beginnings in 1825 in the village of Zhostovo, through the formation of the Zhostovo Decorative Painting Works in 1928, to later Soviet developments. The text explains the techniques of rapid brushwork, layered color, and floral composition used by the masters.

What You’ll Discover Inside

• 25 photo postcards with tray paintings from the Soviet period
• Works by Konstantin Gribkov, Alexander Vishnyakov, Alexei Leznov, and other Zhostovo artists
• Captions in Russian, English, French, and German
• A short illustrated history of the Zhostovo decorative painting tradition
• Details of the 1928 merger of artels into the Zhostovo Decorative Painting Works
• Examples of bouquets, fruit baskets, and genre scenes painted on lacquered trays

Why This Book Matters

The Zhostovo tradition is an important chapter in Russian decorative art. This set preserves postcard reproductions from a 1979 Soviet edition, making it a useful reference for collectors, art historians, and readers interested in Russian folk painting.

Book Details

Device Compatibility

This is a digital download. After purchase, the PDF is available for access on your account. It can be opened with Kindle apps, tablets, desktop computers, mobile devices, and standard reading apps.

No physical postcards will be shipped.

FAQ

How soon will I get the file? Access is available immediately after purchase as an instant digital download.

Will a physical copy be sent? No. This is a digital PDF edition and no printed postcards are included.

Which devices can open this PDF? The file works with Kindle apps, tablets, desktop PDF readers, mobile devices, and most ebook software.

This PDF provides a convenient way to view a notable set of Soviet-era Russian painting postcards. Download it today and keep the images for reference and study.