Watercolor: St. Basil's Cathedral, Moscow by Eugene Gromov

Vintage 1988 Original Watercolor: St. Basil's Cathedral, Moscow – Signed Eugene Gromov (Ex-Priest Estate Provenance) • Artist: Eugene Gromov (Евгений Громов), signed in Cyrillic (Громов) • Date of Creation: 1988 (Soviet/Perestroika Era) • Medium: Original Watercolor and Ink on Paper (Not a print) • Subject: Saint Basil’s Cathedral & Kremlin Spasskaya Tower in Winter • Condition: Fine / Excellent vintage condition • Framed Dimensions: 12.75" x 9.75" • Visible Painting Dimensions (Sight Size): 8.5" x 6.5" Description Up for sale is a beautiful, hand-painted original winter cityscape watercolor depicting the iconic snow-covered onion domes of Saint Basil's Cathedral on Red Square in Moscow. Painted in 1988, this artwork perfectly encapsulates the vibrant art market of the late-Soviet Perestroika era, when talented local graphic artists created high-quality architectural works for international visitors and cultural delegates. The piece is swiftly and cleanly hand-signed by the artist in the lower-left corner drift of snow, accompanied by the year and the traditional Russian cursive abbreviation "г." (год / year). Gromov’s signature technique is fully on display here: crisp, draftsman-like ink linework forms the structural framework of the historical buildings, which is beautifully softened by delicate, glowing pastel watercolor washes in the winter sunset sky. Fascinating Provenance & History This specific piece carries an exceptional history that adds immense cultural value for collectors. It was acquired directly from the estate of a Russian Orthodox Priest. The reverse side reveals its structural journey into North America. It features the original gallery label from "Picture Only Us," an expert custom framing studio located on the historic design strip at 1692 Bayview Avenue in Toronto, Ontario. The metallic frame corner brackets bear the classic vintage U.S. manufacturing stamp "In God We Trust." The professional gallery presentation has kept this delicate watercolor flawlessly preserved from dust and moisture for decades. Condition Report • Painting: Fine vintage condition. The paper is flat, completely free of water stains, ripples, or tears. The watercolor pigments remain bright and have not suffered from sun fading. • Frame & Matting: The clean gold-toned metal frame and professional inner matting are tight, structurally sound, and ready to hang. Minor superficial shelf wear on the frame backing consistent with age. About the Artist Eugene Gromov (Евгений Громов) was a Soviet-era graphic artist and illustrator celebrated for his meticulous rendering of historic Russian architecture. Combining the disciplines of technical architectural drafting with fine art, Gromov’s works are tightly held in private collections worldwide. His late-1980s cityscapes are highly sought after by collectors specializing in Eastern European art, ecclesiastical history, and mid-century architectural graphics Nearest intersection Younge Street and Stelees Avenue