
Bust
Maker: Unknown
Date Made: n.d.
Country: Soviet Union
Materials: porcelain; paint
Measurements: 20.5 cm x 9.5 cm x 7.5 cm; 8 1/16 in x 3 3/4 in x 2 15/16 in
The Stalin bust is multicolored, with standout colors being the brown of his hair, green jacket, and red and gold books. The bust is predominately Stalin's head and torso (no arms) making up the top half. His torso is placed on top of a stack of three books, with three names listed in descending order: the top book reads "Stalin" on the spine, next "Lenin," and the third book reads "Marx." The book titles listed are in Russian: "Сталин," "Ленин," and "Маркс." The name "В. Боголюбов" is carved onto the back, as well as the year "1937;" both are underlined. The underside of the bust is white with smears of brown paint, and has a hole cut out of the middle.
Accession Number: 2020.004.011
Credit Line: Sydney Jacqueline Levine and Peter Louis Belsito
Collection/Series: Busts & Sculptures
On View: Yes