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ALEXEI BOBRUSOV SAFARI II RUSSIAN MIXED MEDIA COLLAGE - This original mixed media painting by Alexei Bobrusov (Russian, b. 1965), titled ”Safari II, ” was created in 1996 using tempera and sculptural paper collage elements. This complex Surrealist composition features a procession of stylized, whimsical figures in pointed hats riding atop a large, multi-faced hybrid creature with an elephant-like trunk. The work is characterized by the artist’s signature use of heavy textural overlays and intricate linework, set against a pale blue sky filled with floating orbs and fragmented architectural or mechanical elements. The piece demonstrates Bobrusov's mastery of blending graphic detail with dreamlike narratives, typical of late 20th-century Russian contemporary art. The reverse includes the artist's handwritten signature, title, date, and dimensions (140 x 90 mm) in Cyrillic and an official stamp from the Ministry of Culture, indicating its provenance and authorized export status. Contemporary Russian, Figurative Surrealism, Moscow Artist, Paper Assemblage, Hand-signed, Cultural Stamp, Mythological Beast, Procession, 1990s Art, Graphic Master, Mixed Media, Collectors Item. Dimensions 35 1/2 x 29 in. All measurements are approximate. Condition The work shows visible signs of age including minor tears to the edges and light staining to the paper, though the media remains vibrant.