Iosif Mikhailovich Gurvich (Russian Federation, 1907 – 1989) oil on canvas titled "The Winners" depicting WWII Soviet Troops being served refreshments by a peasant woman beneath a group of fruit trees. Signed in Cyrillic script lower right with additional inscription en verso lower right. Housed in a gilt wood frame. Sight – 45 1/4" H x 60 1/8" W. Framed – 50 5/8" H x 68" W. 20th century. CONDITION: Some scattered areas of paint flaking/loss. Some minor paint touch-ups. Tear to canvas in tablecloth area, repaired with cloth black patch to the back of the canvas.