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Kuzbass Coal, 1938. Creator: Lukin, Wilhelm Ivanovich (1871-1943)
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Kuzbass Coal, 1938. Creator: Lukin, Wilhelm Ivanovich (1871-1943)
Kuzbass Coal, 1938. Found in the collection of the State Museum- and exhibition Centre ROSIZO, Moscow
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Five Year Plan Heroes Of Socialist Labor Industrialisation Industrialization Kuzbass Political Agitation Propaganda Shock Work Shock Work Movement Shock Worker Socialist Realism Socrealism Soviet Art Soviet Union
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Kuzbass Coal," a captivating oil on canvas painting by renowned Soviet artist Wilhelm Ivanovich Lukin, dates back to 1938 and is currently housed in the esteemed State Museum- and Exhibition Centre ROSIZO in Moscow. This masterpiece is a testament to the industrialization and socio-political climate of the Soviet Union during the Five-Year Plans. The painting portrays a still life scene, with the central focus on a stack of coal from the Kuzbass region, located in the Ural-Kuznetsk Basin of Russia. The coal is surrounded by various tools and machinery, symbolizing the hard work and dedication of the shock workers, who were instrumental in the rapid industrialization of the Soviet Union. Lukin masterfully employs the Socialist Realism style, which was the official art movement of the Soviet Union from the late 1920s until the late 1980s. Socialist Realism aimed to promote the ideals of the Soviet state and its achievements, particularly in the areas of industry and agriculture. The painting's title, "Kuzbass Coal," is a reference to the Kuznetsk Combine, a large industrial complex that was established in the Kuzbass region in 1932. The combine was responsible for the extraction and processing of coal, iron ore, and steel, making it a vital component of the Soviet Union's industrial might. The painting's heroes are the shock workers, who were exceptional laborers who exceeded their production quotas by a significant margin. They were celebrated in Soviet propaganda and political agitation as symbols of the collective strength and determination of the Soviet people. Overall, "Kuzbass Coal" is a powerful and evocative representation of the Soviet Union's industrialization efforts during the Five-Year Plans, and it stands as a testament to Wilhelm Ivanovich Lukin's artistic skill and his ability to capture the spirit of the time.
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