«... Chupyatov artist and his wife had died of starvation. Dying . , He drew, painted . When you do not have enough canvas he painted on plywood and cardboard . He was the "left ," the artist of an aristocratic family , he was known Anichkovom . Anichkovom gave us two of his sketches , written before his death krasnoliky apocalyptic angel , full of quiet rage at the evil abomination , and the Saviour - in his appearance something of Leningrad bolshelobyh dystrophies . His best picture remained in Anichkovom : dark Leningrad courtyard well, go down the dark windows , not a fire they do not , there 's death won life , although life may have and still alive , but she has no power to light a wick lamp . Over the yard against the dark night sky - cover Dame. Our Lady lowered her head , looking down with horror , as if seeing everything that happens in the dark Leningrad apartments, and spread robe , on the garments - the image of ancient temple ( maybe Church of the Intercession -on- Nerl - first Intercession Church ) . It is necessary that this picture is not lost . The soul of the blockade it reflected more than anywhere else ... »
Likhachev "Memories " (St. Petersburg , 2001 )
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