id:			169536
accession number:	2011.361
share license status:	Copyrighted
url:			https://clevelandart.org/art/2011.361
updated:		2024-03-26 02:01:29.080000

The Oath of War (Soviet Soldier Kissing His Rifle), 1943. Mark Markov-Grinberg (Russian, 1907–2006). Ferrotyped gelatin silver print; paper: 55.9 x 38.1 cm (22 x 15 in.); matted: 50.8 x 61 cm (20 x 24 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of Dr. Stephen Nicholas 2011.361

title:				The Oath of War (Soviet Soldier Kissing His Rifle)
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creation date:			1943
creation date earliest:		1943
creation date latest:		1943
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creditline:			Gift of Dr. Stephen Nicholas
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culture:	Russia, 20th century
technique:	ferrotyped gelatin silver print
department:	Photography
collection:	Photography
type:		Photograph
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CREATORS

* Mark Markov-Grinberg (Russian, 1907–2006)  - artist

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measurements: Paper: 55.9 x 38.1 cm (22 x 15 in.); Matted: 50.8 x 61 cm (20 x 24 in.)
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	inscription:	Signed, dated and titled (in Russian) in graphite on verso
NB: this photograph was taken minutes before the regiment depicted
attacked an entrenched German defensive position.

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PROVENANCE

	Dr. Stephen Nicholas
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