Attributed to Vladimir Chudnov (Ukranian, 20th century) oil on canvas painting depicting a man in military uniform standing in a room of St. Michael's Palace, also called the Mikhailovsky Castle or the Engineers' Castle, in Saint Petersburg, Russia. Signed lower right. Housed in a giltwood frame. Sight – 28 1/2" H x 38 1/2" W. Framed – 35 1/4" H x 45 1/4" W. Biography: Born in the Russian Federation, Vladimir Chudnov was educated at the St. Petersburg State Academic Institute of Painting, Sculpture and Architecture. His work can be found in the State Museum of History of St. Petersburg and the National Art Museum of Ukraine. Provenance: The collection of Dr. William Kendall Striker, Chattanooga, TN. CONDITION: Overall very good condition with slight buckling to canvas, lower left corner. Light surface grime.