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.
A life in paintings
- 1878Born
- 1917The Russian Revolution
The Bolsheviks take power, and for a few years avant-garde artists help run Russia’s art schools and museums.
Source: Wikipedia - 1918
- 1927Died
Where to see them
State Russian Museum
Saint Petersburg
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