Viktor Shvaiko Hand Embellished Giclee on Canvas "Venice in Bloom" Up for sale is this Limited Edition, Hand Signed and Numbered and HAND EMBELLISHED Giclee on Canvas entitled "Venice in Bloom" by Shvaiko. This piece is in excellent condition and comes with a Publisher's Certificate of Authenticity. Image Size: 24" x 32" Artist's Background: Born in Altai, one of Russia most remote towns, Viktor Shvaiko grew up surrounded by the beauty of the wilderness and a natural inclination to share his vision of nature. Shvaiko chafed under the stifling effect that the lingering Russian bureaucracy had on the careers of young artists. Unable to get a visa to a Western country, Viktor was permitted to travel to Yugoslavia. Shvaiko chafed under the stifling effect that the lingering Russian bureaucracy had on the careers of young artists. Unable to get a visa to a Western country, Viktor was permitted to travel to Yugoslavia . In the confusion of the civil war, he fled to Italy with his paintings strapped to his back, often encountering gunfire from roving bands of militia. Having arrived in Italy virtually penniless, Viktor survived by selling his paintings on the streets of Rome. He managed to build a following for himself, and save some money. He eventually returned to a now more liberalized Russia, and was able to obtain passage to America.

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