14. Alexander Kostomolotsky
(1897/8-1975)

Dmitri Shostakovich

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Kostomolotsky, Shostakovich

Dmitri Shostakovich

Original drawing in pencil, charcoal or black crayon, pink wash and white heightening, 417 x 297 mm. A superb portrait of the great Soviet composer. Kostomolotsky and Shostakovich were friends as well as contemporaries and the artist made many portraits of the composer. Such life portraits become increasingly important as musical documents, as well as fine art, with the passage of years. Signed with initials and in excellent condition.