Illustrations by the Kukryniksy to Stories by A.P. Chekhov (Illyustratsii Kukryniksov k rasskazam A. P. Chekhova), 1954. In Russian

Иллюстрации Кукрыниксов к рассказам А. П. Чехова. Альбом.
Предисл. Н. Соколовой.
Москва: Изогиз, 1954.
91 с.; 31 см. Твердый переплет.
Тираж: 25 000 экз.
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Illyustratsii Kukryniksov k rasskazam A. P. Chekhova. Albom. [Illustrations by the Kukryniksy to Stories by A.P. Chekhov. Album].
Preface by N. Sokolova.
Moscow: Izogiz (State Publishing House of Fine Arts), 1954.
91 p.; 31 cm. Hardcover.
Print run: 25,000 copies.

This 1954 art album is a classic publication showcasing the graphic interpretations of Anton Chekhov's stories by the legendary Soviet artistic collective, the Kukryniksy. Comprising three masters — Mikhail Kupriyanov, Porfiry Krylov, and Nikolai Sokolov — the Kukryniksy were renowned for their sharp satire, psychological depth, and masterful technique. This volume presents a rich selection of their illustrations for Chekhov's works, accompanied by a preface by N. Sokolova. Published by the prestigious State Publishing House of Fine Arts (Izogiz), the large-format album was part of the post-Stalinist effort to promote high-quality art books accessible to a wide audience. The Kukryniksy's illustrations are celebrated for capturing the subtleties, humor, and profound humanity of Chekhov's characters, making this edition a valuable item for collectors of Soviet graphic art and admirers of Russian literature.