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Mihail Chemiakin — "Paris 1974" Original Ink Drawing of Phallic Figure
Mihail Chemiakin — "Paris 1974" Original Ink Drawing of Phallic Figure
This rare and distinctive ink drawing by Mihail Chemiakin, completed during his Paris period in 1974, exemplifies his early exploration into metaphysical surrealism. Executed with remarkable precision and a flowing economy of line, the composition presents an anthropomorphic figure whose form blends elements of the human body, animalistic features, and overtly phallic symbolism.
The elongated, abstracted figure — both playful and unsettling — evokes themes of fertility, ritual, and psychological transformation, central motifs in Chemiakin’s body of work from this era. The explicit phallic imagery is not gratuitous, but rather serves as a symbolic reference to ancient rites, primal forces, and the subconscious — ideas that Chemiakin studied deeply and integrated into his visual language.
Original 1974 ink drawing by Mihail Chemiakin, Paris period. Surrealist phallic figure study blending metaphysical symbolism and psychoanalytic themes.
Signed and dated Paris 1974 in the lower left, this drawing offers a fascinating glimpse into the artist’s early development as he began to fuse influences from Russian folklore, psychoanalytic theory, and surrealist experimentation into his uniquely personal style.
Framing Details
The drawing is handsomely presented in a classic reddish-brown wooden frame with subtle black edging, enhancing its stark graphic quality. It is floated within a wide, neutral-toned mat, providing visual space and focus on the elegant, metaphysical line work. The piece is protected under glass for preservation and display.
A powerful, intimate example of Chemiakin’s early Parisian period, this drawing will resonate with collectors attuned to the deeper symbolic currents of 20th-century surrealism and the Russian avant-garde.
