Feature Points ? HISTORIC PHOTO REPRODUCTION: You'll love this high quality historic reproduction of 1942 Dmitri Shostakovich Photo Print. Our museum quality prints are archival grade, which means it will look great and last without fading for over 100 years. Our print to order photos are made in the USA and each print is inspected for quality. This historic photo is a perfect addition to your themed decor. Vintage photos look great in the home, study or office. They make a perfect gift as well. ? MUSEUM QUALITY: This high quality photo print will be a great addition to your vintage-themed wall. Don't waste money on cheap-looking, thin paper photos. We use high-end printing equipment with professional quality photo paper and ink. Our professional's choice semi-gloss paper displays images beautifully. ? A LOOK BACK AT HISTORY: This is an impressive, historic reproduction of 1942 Dmitri Shostakovich Poster Photo. A true piece of history. See our product description section for more fascinating information about this historic photo and its significance. ? READY TO FRAME: This unframed print includes a 0.2 inch border for a perfect frame fit and look. Our photos are designed to fit easy-to-find standard frame sizes, saving you money from having to pay for a custom frame. Each photo is inspected for quality and shipped in a rigid envelope/tube. The Historic Prints logo watermark will not appear in the printed photo. ? HISTORIX: We love history and art. Sometimes old photos have tears, separations and other blemishes. We digitally restore and enhance photos while keeping its historical character. All our photos are proudly made in the USA. Looking for a specific photo size? Please contact us. Customers all over the world love our vintage photos and we know you will too. Additional Information Dmitri Shostakovich came to international prominence in 1926 with the premiere of his First Symphony in 1926. Shostakovich achieved success in Soviet Era Russia, though he personally had a complex relationship with the political ideology. His work would eventually be denounced by the Government in 1948 under the Zhadanov Doctrine, which divided the citizens and art world into two distinct groups, which were either imperialistic proponents of Western ideologies or loyalists to the Soviet regime. Shostakovich would later receive acclaim from the Russian Government and would go on to receive the Order of Lenin, a prestigious award reserved for the most respected Russian citizens. Shostakovich's reputation has grown since his death in 1962, and his work combines several musical influences, including neoclassicism, ambiance, and elements of discordant compositions. In recent years, scholars have begun to explore his positions and how they reflect his opinions toward Soviet-era politics within Russia. His prolific body of work contains fifteen symphonies, two sonatas, and three ballets, in addition to other compositions that remain highly influential for neoclassical composers. Shostakovich was born in Saint Petersburg in 1906 and began his musical studies at the age of nine with piano lessons by his mother. His skill was noticed early on, and at the age of nineteen, he would attend the Petrograd Conservatory under the close lens of Alexander Glazunov. This photograph shows Shostakovich working during one of the highest points in his career and immediately transports the viewer back in time.