Viktor Popkov
Circa: Midcentury

Rendered in stark contrasts and raw texture, Horses by Viktor Popkov presents a humble village scene with quiet solemnity. Best known for his emotional portrayals of Soviet life, Popkov here turns to the rural landscape—depicting wooden barns, pale horses, and scattered logs under a deep black sky. Though minimalist in form, the work carries a lyrical weight, reflecting the artist’s deep empathy for ordinary lives and the enduring rhythms of the countryside. The woodcut medium lends the scene a tactile, hand-hewn quality that echoes the rustic architecture it depicts.

Print Details:

• Archival matte paper, 11"x17" untrimmed

• Giclee reproduction of the original woodcut

• Suitable for framing

• Carefully packaged and shipped flat

Popkov’s village breathes in silence—etched in wood, tethered to memory.