Original artwork description:

This charcoal artwork of vertical format depicts the Yuri Dolgorukiy whaling ship from a dynamic perspective, with the viewer looking up towards the vessel. The ship itself has a rich history, having originally been built as a cargo and passenger ship before meeting its tragic end on March 7th, 1945, when it hit a mine and sank near the port of Zasnic. It was eventually salvaged and towed to Warnemünde, East Germany in 1950, with plans to restore it and use it as a passenger ship.

However, in 1955, a decision was made to convert the ship into a whaling base, and it was initially handed over to the Odessa UAKF in accordance with a decree from the USSR government on February 24th, 1955. In August of 1956, it was transferred to the MRP of the RSFSR, and by 1960, the ship had been fully converted and refurbished to serve its new purpose.

The dynamic composition of the artwork, created with the use of charcoal, captures the spirit of this ship's transformation and history. The vertical format allows the viewer to experience the grandeur of the Yuri Dolgorukiy from a unique perspective, while the sweeping lines and bold strokes convey a sense of movement and energy. Overall, this charcoal artwork is a stunning tribute to the resilience and adaptability of this remarkable vessel.

Materials used:

Charcoal

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