Viktor Leškin’s “Naine klaveri juures” (1957) – Oil on Canvas

Viktor Leškin (1914-1998) is a renowned artist known for his diverse range of paintings spanning several decades and genres. His work, which includes oil paintings, charcoal drawings, and watercolors, is characterized by a realistic style. This particular piece, titled “Naine klaveri juures” (Woman at the Piano), was created in 1957 and is a portrait of his wife. The oil on canvas painting measures 34.7 x 24.7 cm. Leškin graduated from the State Art Industrial School in 1936, specializing in decorative painting, and the Tallinn State Institute of Applied Art in 1949, specializing in sculpture. Despite his training, he is most famous for his work as a painter. His body of work is diverse, ranging from documentary city and industrial landscapes to emotional bouquets of field flowers.