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Russian1878–1927

Boris Kustodiev

A Russian painter, draughtsman and stage designer, born in Astrakhan. He trained in Ilya Repin's studio at the Imperial Academy of Arts from 1896 to 1903, and helped his teacher paint a huge group portrait marking the State Council's centenary.

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A life in paintings

  1. 1878
    Born
  2. 1917
    The Russian Revolution

    The Bolsheviks take power, and for a few years avant-garde artists help run Russia’s art schools and museums.

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  3. 1918
  4. 1927
    Died

Where to see them

State Russian Museum

Saint Petersburg

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