Lilac Horse
Artist: Aleksandr Semenovich Shenerov
Circa: 1940
Aleksandr Semenovich Shenerov’s work sits at the crossroads of Soviet modernism and circus spectacle, where fantasy meets socialist-era artistic experimentation. His bold use of color and stylized forms transform an equestrian act into a dreamlike vision—horses rendered in improbable hues, riders suspended in air, and movement that verges on the surreal. Shenerov’s oeuvre reflects the Soviet fascination with circus and performance as popular art, celebrating athleticism and theatricality while drawing on the formal innovations of the avant-garde.
Print Details:
Giclée reproduction of the original artwork
Archival matte paper, 11"x17" untrimmed
Suitable for framing
Carefully packaged and shipped flat
Ideal for collectors of:
Soviet avant-garde and modernist art
Circus and equestrian-themed décor
Surrealist and fantastical 20th-century works
Russian art history and performance culture
Bold, colorful statement pieces
A rare and whimsical Soviet vision, where circus fantasy collides with avant-garde imagination.
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