Zaporozhians Letter to Turkish Sultan, Nikolai Bakulin, 1930s–1950s, Czechoslovakia

Oil painting by Nikolai Bakulin (1896–1962), created in Prague between the 1930s and 1950s. Bakulin was a Russian émigré painter and educator, known for his portraits and large-format works influenced by the realist tradition.

Executed in oil on canvas, this piece is a faithful copy of Ilya Repin’s renowned composition Zaporozhians Write a Letter to the Turkish Sultan. Presented in its original cut frame, the surface remains clean and stable, with strong color retention and no visible damage.

A well-preserved mid-century work reflecting Bakulin’s academic training and the technical discipline of Russian realist art in exile.

Specifications
Designer: Nikolai Bakulin
Origin: Prague, Czechoslovakia
Period: 1930s–1950s
Style: Realism
Material: Oil on canvas
Color: Warm tones of red, brown, and cream
Condition: Very good vintage condition, original frame intact
Estimated weight: Approx. 15–20 kg

Dimensions
Height: 116 cm (with frame)
Width: 155 cm (with frame)