Leonid Balaklav Self-Portrait Charcoal on Paper 19" x 16" Signed Dated 1997 LEONID BALAKLAV (b.1956) Untitled (Portrait) Signed and Dated in Charcoal, L. Balaklav 97 (upper right) Charcoal on Paper Image: 11 x 8 inches Frame: 19.25 x 16 inches See our other Balaklav Drawing Here! Balaklav was born in Bieltzi, Moldavia and studied at the Kiev School of Arts and at the Odessa Art Institute. He immigrated to Israel in 1990 and settled in Jerusalem. Balaklav was known as a promising artist in Moldavia. In his early work in Russia, he sought to conduct a dialogue with the works of the great masters such as Caravaggio, Rembrandt and Repin. The acme of Balaklav's paintings is self portraiture; in these paintings, he puts himself into states of environmental pressure. One can feel the absent presence of the artist. It seems like he is fading in the nothingness around him. Free US Shipping with Insurance Included. All items are professionally packaged and shipped. All shipments include insurance and delivery confirmation or signature confirmation. Local Pick-up is available in our showroom. (Contact us for payment methods to pay on pickup.) International Shipping: Worldwide Shipping at Buyer?s Expense *The customs requirements for each country, including all import duties, taxes, and fees are the responsibility of the buyer. All international packages will have the required customs declaration and value of order. California Buyers: 9% sales tax will be added. Returns Policy: Your continuing satisfaction is very important to us. We offer a 30 day money back return policy. If you are unhappy with your purchase for any reason, please notify us so that we can begin the returns process. Please note that the buyer is responsible for return shipping and a 20% restocking fee. About Us: As one of the largest Coin Jewelry Companies on the west coast, and also one of the best gold buyers, Continental has been the destination for coins, jewelry, fine art and collectible buyers and sellers for over 45 years. Whether you?re looking to buy items or interested in selling gold and silver for cash, sell coins, or a variety of other collectibles, we are here to help. All items for sale are available for viewing at our Southern California showroom. We would like to thank all of our loyal customers for their continued support. If you have any questions, comments or concerns, please click "Ask a question" below, and we will respond as soon as possible. Thank you. Continental Coin and Jewelry Company Web Department: Monday - Friday, from 10:30am - 6pm PST Reference Item #A02231401D JP 4/14/14 Visit Our Store: Continental Coin and Jewelry