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Soviet Impressionism art comes in many forms and Dmitri Baltermants is recognized as the greatest Soviet photographer of the 20th century. As the principal photographer and photo editor of Ogonyok, one of Russia's oldest weekly magazines, and as an official Kremlin photographer, Baltermants used film to capture images and events that mere words could not express. Over a span of five decades, he captured on film the life, the times, and spirit of the Soviet people and the nation they built.

Dmitri Baltermants was born May 13, 1912, in Warsaw, Poland. His father served in the Imperial Russian Army and was killed in the First World War. Years later, Baltermants graduated from the Moscow State University to become a math teacher, but fell in love with photography and began a career in the field of photojournalism.

During World War II Baltermants covered the battle of Stalingrad, the battles of the Red Army in the Ukraine, and the march to Berlin in 1945. He was wounded twice.

Just like his fellow photographers covering the Red Army during the war, Baltermants' images were always censored by Soviet authorities in order to select only the photographs that reflected on the positive side of service in their effort to help boost morale. Some of his most captivating photos were suppressed, and were not released to the public until the 1960's.

One of the Baltermants' more famous images, called "Grief," depicts a 1942 Nazi massacre in the Crimean village of Kerch. It shows the grief of village women as they search for the bodies of their loved ones. A powerful over saturated sky above, burnt in during the printing of the photo, makes the image even more dramatic.

Baltermants' work during World War II stands out as particularly important because his photographs show the tragedy of war so comprehensively and truthfully that they have become symbols of a deep humanism. However, the tragedies of war marked only one period in Baltermants' life.

Baltermants' longest period of work began in the mid 1940's and lasted into the 1980's. For the Soviets, this was a time of major construction projects, space exploration, new leaders, and new contacts with other nations. Baltermants was on hand to cover all of these major new developments in Soviet government and society, and he captured all of these events on film.

Throughout this post World War II era Baltermants provided the most vivid, interesting and comprehensive photographic reports about the Soviet people rediscovering foreign countries, building giant power plants, and the emergence of the Soviet nation into the atomic age.

In all of these situations the top-quality work of the Soviet people was matched by the equally superb photographic reports by Dmitri Baltermants. He was a brilliant interpreter of the idea of "triumphant socialism." Film was Baltermants' artistic canvas, and his collective body of Soviet era photography became his contribution to the Russian impressionism and contemporary Russian art forms.

In the final period of his life, Baltermants worked less. However, he continued photographing the country's leaders. And, it was in these photographs that he discovered a new Baltermants. From his archives, he collected images which represented almost half a century's worth of portraits of the figures of power. This was the "anatomy" of Soviet power. And, it was during this period that Baltermants realized that he and his camera had witnessed the transition of a nation, and it was his visions that the nation's people saw and remembered.

Dmitri Baltermants died in 1990.

It was also during 1990 that the Russian government authorized the production of a photographic portfolio to celebrate the life and work of Dmitri Baltermants. A total of twenty-five portfolios were produced, each containing a set of prized photographs. Every image was marked with the photographer's original stamp and was signed by Tatiana Baltermants, Dmitri's daughter, on her father's behalf. Each set was placed into a black silk portfolio case with a certificate of authenticity. And, no further photographic prints will be made from these negatives except for purposes of copyright and exhibition.

Now, these limited edition photographic portfolios rival the finest Russian art in terms of their historical value and emotional impact.

To learn more about Dmitri Baltermants, to view the full range of photographs contained in these limited edition commemorative portfolios, or to discuss a portfolio purchase, please contact the L.P. Cline Gallery located in Chattanooga, Tennessee. We are direct importers of Contemporary Russian Art and Soviet Impressionism Art and have been in business since 1981. Call 423-265-4786 or visit our website at http://www.LPCline-Russian-Art.com for more information. (This article submitted by Paul Frankenberg, The eBiz Marketing Coach, providing Advanced Internet Marketing Strategies for Small Business at http://www.eBiz-Marketing-Coach.com.)

Guide for Rare Coin Collectors

Coin collecting is one hobby that is both fun and challenging. To help those who are looking for those rare coins, here is a list of hard to find ones that are worth moving “heaven and earth” for.

Gold coins are something of a rare commodity. They were circulated only until 1933, which makes them expensive when they are auctioned. The nice thing about gold is that its value probably will never go down - making it a good investment.

Another rare coin sought by collectors is the Liberty Seated Dollar. These were last produced some time in the 19th century and are considered to be a rare find.

From 1875 to 1878, twenty cent coins were minted. This coin looks very much like a quarter and since its value is very low today, it is a coin worth looking for.

The Barber half dollars are rare coins that were minted from 1892 until 1915 and are collected by people depending on date or type. One of the challenges that occurs when searching for this coin is finding one in good condition.

The 1917 type One Standing Liberty Quarter is another coin worth owning. It was only minted for 2 years and shows the exposed breast of Ms. Liberty. This design created such an uproar that it had to be replaced and was only circulated for a year.

Mercury dimes were produced periodically during the 20th century. The market value of them is $50 a piece.

The Walking Liberty Half Dollar is a beautiful coin for collectors. They were only circulated for 4 years and are considered to be one of the all time rare coins to ever exist.

The Texas Commemorative Half Dollar is another rare coin. Only 150,000 of these were minted over a 4 year period and just 60% to 80% of these are still available today making it one of the hardest coins to find today...

The most expensive coin is the $20 Saint Gaudens. This was sold in an auction for nearly $8 million. The design is truly superb and the value of it has never dropped even during the 1980-82 bear market.

Rare coins are truly a challenge for anyone who seeks to make this a mission in life. Not only are they hard to find but it they are expensive to acquire. Should a person have the funds available to purchase them then this adventure is truly something worth finishing.

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