Mid-20th Century Soviet Ukraine Era.Three Generations of Metal Workers.Charcoal on Paper.Image size 24.4 inches x 22.6 inches ( 62cm x 57.5cm ).Frame size 33.1 inches x 30.9 inches (84cm x 78.5cm ). Available for sale from Big Sky Fine Art in the English county of Dorset, this original charcoal drawing is from the mid-20th century Soviet Era. The drawing is by an unknown hand and stands astride anti-social realism, propaganda and political protest. Its geographical origin is Ukrainian or western USSR and represents important cultural heritage in a changing period of European history. The drawing is presented and supplied in a contemporary and sympathetic frame (which is shown in these photographs) mounted using conservation materials and behind non-reflective Artglass AR 70� glass. This vintage drawing is in very good condition, commensurate with its age. It wants for nothing and is supplied ready to hang and display.This is an original charcoal on paper drawing which dates from the late 1950s or early 1960s. The image is of three male figures standing together facing the viewer. The grouping and general alignment of the figures suggests that this is three generations of males from the same family, the youngest being only a boy. All three figures are holding heavy tools, at least two of these are large hammers, and the huge raised anvil which dominates the centre of the drawing shows this to be a blacksmiths or metal-working forge. The small window in the background suggests that this is a modest family enterprise, as opposed to a factory context. All three males are wearing simple working clothes and a cap on their head, with the two older men also wearing long aprons. The style of the drawing is notable and entirely congruent with the subject; there are repeated patterns of bold angular shapes, strong masculine lines and deep shading. The figures are front facing, yet not aggressive, upright and proud. This is an image ...