Vladimir Yankilevsky (Russian, 1938-2018) 'Head I' from the album Anatomy of Feelings signed in Cyrillic, titled, dated '72' and inscribed 'EA' (lower edge) etching on paper plate: 29 x 25cm (11 7/16 x 9 13/16in); sheet: 49 x 60.2cm (19 5/16 x 23 5/8in). Footnotes: The present lot is offered with catalogue W. Schlott et al., Vladimir Jankilevskij. Radierungen: Anatomie der Gefühle. Stadt - Masken. Mutanten., Bremen, 1999. (2) Provenance Acquired by the present owner directly from the artist's studio In 1970s, Vladimir Yankilevsky developed a strong interest in etchings. As a result, he produced the series Anatomy of Feelings, Mutants and City – Masks, with sensory experience as one of the main subjects. Previously taken by pure abstraction, in these works the artist develops an interest in anthropology. Many images of these sensual series possess expressive sexual connotations and confusing gender identities. This theme of absurd and surrealism was symptomatic of a breakdown of confidence of that period. Questioning of reality led to another exploration of figurative art. Dissident writer Andrei Sinavsky in his essay stated: 'a phantasmagorical art ... in which the grotesque will replace realistic description of ordinary life. May the fantastic imagery of Hoffmann and Dostoevsky, of Goya, Chagall and Mayakovski, ...and of many other realists and nonreality teach us how to be truthful with the aid of absurd and fantastic' (Abram Tertz (Andrei Siniavsky), On Social realism, New York, 1992, pp. 218-219). For further information on the album Anatomy of Feelings, including another impression of Head I, see W. Schlott et al., Vladimir Jankilevskij. Radierungen: Anatomie der Gefühle. Stadt - Masken. Mutanten, Bremen, 1999, p. 63. This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: * * VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com