Original signed felt-tip pen drawing by Yuliy Yatchenko (1928–2020), a distinguished Ukrainian painter and graphic artist who received the title of People's Artist of Ukraine in 2010.
Title: "Lisbon. On the Main Thoroughfare" (Лиссабон. На большой магистрали).
Date: 1977.
Technique: Felt-tip pen on thin paper.
Dimensions: 316 × 245 mm (12.44 × 9.65 inches).
Signature: Signed and dated by the artist in the lower left corner.
This expressive original drawing depicts a busy street in Lisbon, Portugal, in 1977, during the politically turbulent years following the Carnation Revolution of 1974.
The composition features urban architecture, vehicles, pedestrians, and prominent revolutionary and communist political posters and slogans, capturing the atmosphere of Portugal during a period of major political and social change.
The artwork is particularly interesting as a piece of Portuguese political history, documentary street art, and Ukrainian graphic art, created by an artist visiting Portugal during this remarkable historical period.
Artist and Exhibition Catalogue
Yuliy Yatchenko was an accomplished Ukrainian artist known for his paintings, portraits, landscapes, and graphic works.
During his travels in Portugal in 1977, he produced a series of drawings depicting Portuguese cities, everyday life, architecture, and contemporary social scenes.
These works are documented in an original exhibition catalogue titled "Portugal: Country and People".
The catalogue lists a felt-tip pen drawing titled "On a Street in Lisbon" (32 × 26 cm), which may correspond to the present artwork because of its similar subject, medium, and dimensions. However, an exact identification has not been established.
Provenance: This original drawing was acquired together with an original exhibition catalogue personally inscribed by the artist. Photographs of the catalogue are included in the listing to document the artist's Portuguese series and provide historical context.
IMPORTANT: The exhibition catalogue is shown for reference only and is NOT included in the sale. Only the original drawing is being sold.
A fascinating historical artwork for collectors of Lisbon and Portuguese history, the Carnation Revolution, political memorabilia, and original Ukrainian art.
Please examine all photographs carefully, as they form an integral part of the description.