Soans, Olev (1925 – 1995). Map of a History of the Literature of Estonia. (1975

An exquisite piece of art, this etching colored with watercolor is created by the renowned Estonian artist, Olev Soans. Measuring 64 x 70 cm, the work reflects the exceptional skill and creativity of Soans, one of the most outstanding graphic artists of the 1950s in Estonia. With detailed execution, the lower left corner is marked “Söövitus,” the center holds “Olev Soans 1975 – 78,” and the lower right features “1. color.” Soans’s illustrious career included graduating from the Estonian Academy of Sciences in 1951 and working as a professor emeritus from 1994. Owning this piece is an opportunity to possess a part of Estonia’s rich artistic history, symbolizing Soans’s contribution to the world of graphic art.