Black Raid. Travel diary of a journey through Africa in the expedition of the automobile society "Citroen" (1924-1925)
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Black Raid. Travel diary of a journey through Africa in the expedition of the automobile society "Citroen" (1924-1925)
99.99 €
In 1924–1925, the artist Alexander Yakovlev, as part of an expedition organized by the management of the Citroen factories, took part in a unique motor rally across the entire African continent. The drawings and diary entries that the artist kept in difficult, sometimes dangerous,
field conditions attract attention with their authenticity, imagery and variety of subjects. However, all this rich material, stored in the RGALI, waited for its time for almost a century.
Thanks to this publication, the modern reader gets the opportunity to appreciate not only new facets of the artist Alexander Yakovlev's skill, but also his undoubted literary talent. The book will be of interest to those who appreciate the work of the artist
Yakovlev, his virtuoso drawing and painting, and those who are interested in the theme of Africa, and lovers of documentary photography, and ... fans of the Citroen brand.
field conditions attract attention with their authenticity, imagery and variety of subjects. However, all this rich material, stored in the RGALI, waited for its time for almost a century.
Thanks to this publication, the modern reader gets the opportunity to appreciate not only new facets of the artist Alexander Yakovlev's skill, but also his undoubted literary talent. The book will be of interest to those who appreciate the work of the artist
Yakovlev, his virtuoso drawing and painting, and those who are interested in the theme of Africa, and lovers of documentary photography, and ... fans of the Citroen brand.
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