{"product_id":"poster-vintage-1960-soviet-chekhov-motley-tales-theatrical-poster-by-nikolai-akimov","title":"Unframed Facsimile – Nikolai Akimov – “Motley Tales” after Chekhov – 1960 – Leningrad State Comedy Theatre","description":"\u003cp\u003eA museum-quality reproduction of a rare and distinguished 1960 Soviet theatrical poster — Nikolai Akimov’s design for his own production of \u003cem\u003eMotley Tales\u003c\/em\u003e (Пёстрые рассказы) after Anton Chekhov at the Leningrad State Comedy Theatre, created to mark the global centenary of Chekhov’s birth (1860–1960). Printed on museum-quality matte paper, ready to frame to your own specification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAkimov structured the entire composition around a giant cascading scroll of paper that doubles as a winding staircase, its folds populated with vivid caricature-style illustrations of classic Chekhovian characters — eccentric aristocrats with umbrellas, dashing bachelors, frantic carriage riders, and a hidden peering policeman — with “А. Чехов” stylised down the central white scroll. One of the most singular figures in Soviet cultural life, Akimov was simultaneously a theatre director of national renown and a graphic artist of exceptional refinement — named People’s Artist of the USSR in the very year of this poster’s run. A compelling piece for collectors of Soviet graphic design, Chekhov enthusiasts, or admirers of mid-century theatrical art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nArtist \u0026amp; Director: Nikolai Akimov (Николай Павлович Акимов), 1901–1968 — People’s Artist of the USSR\u003cbr\u003e\nProduction: \u003cem\u003eMotley Tales\u003c\/em\u003e (Пёстрые рассказы) — after Anton Chekhov\u003cbr\u003e\nYear: 1960 (designed 1959)\u003cbr\u003e\nTheatre: Leningrad State Comedy Theatre, Leningrad (St. Petersburg), USSR\u003cbr\u003e\nOriginal medium: Offset lithograph on paper\u003cbr\u003e\nStyle: Soviet Mid-Century \/ Theatrical Graphic Design\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMuseum-quality posters made on thick matte paper. Add a wonderful accent to your room and office with these posters that are sure to brighten any environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal poster size: 60 × 90 cm (23 × 35″)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrint size: 24 × 36 in (61 × 91 cm) — the closest standard size to the original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaper thickness: 10.3 mil (0.26 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaper weight: 189 g\/m²\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpacity: 94%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eISO brightness: 104%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaper is sourced from Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis product is made especially for you as soon as you place an order, which is why it takes us a bit longer to deliver it to you. Making products on demand instead of in bulk helps reduce overproduction, so thank you for making thoughtful purchasing decisions!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Red Archive Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48030230380770,"sku":"5167645_2","price":28.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0806\/7828\/9634\/files\/enhanced-matte-paper-poster-_in_-24x36-front-6a57a268c6bc9.jpg?v=1784128114","url":"https:\/\/redarchivestudio.com\/products\/poster-vintage-1960-soviet-chekhov-motley-tales-theatrical-poster-by-nikolai-akimov","provider":"Red Archive Studio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}