Isaak Brodsky is a universally recognized master of writing portraits of the leader of the world proletariat, Vladimir Ilyich Lenin. He performed many sketches and large paintings. The painting “Lenin in Smolny” was written in 1930.
The artist approached the writing of the painting with the utmost seriousness: the environment was chosen, emphasizing the truthfulness of the image. The artist set a goal not just to portray the leader, but to show it during hard work. Lenin is depicted almost in natural growth, next to this canvas you feel yourself in the office of Vladimir Ilyich.
The picture is inherent special clarity of the situation, the figure of the leader. The leader is depicted, writing something at a small table. The compositional simplicity of the picture conveys a sense of silence and hard work.
The coloring of the painting is conveyed by soft, restrained, soft tones. Accuracy and accuracy of drawing all the details help to emphasize the reality of what is happening.
Due to its accuracy and modesty, the painting “Lenin in Smolny” is one of the most popular and beloved images of Vladimir Ilyich.