An antique Russian post card with a black and white photograph, depicting a studio portrait of Ivan Vasilyevich Shemyakin, 1877 to 1953, a Russian and Soviet circus performer, multiple world champion in wrestling. Titled, lower right. Numbered, lower left. Published by A.I. Tsenter, Saint Petersburg, Russia. Marked in the print, on the backside. The photograph not only captures the intensity and physicality of the sport but also serves as a striking piece of early 20th century Russian sports photographic art. Matted. Antique Russian and European Portrait Photos And Sport Memorabilia For Collectors.