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Fist fight on the Moscow River by Boris Kustodiev
Statement of the model in the studio of Ilya Repin Academy of Arts by Boris Kustodiev
Statement of the model in the studio of Ilya Repin by Boris Kustodiev
Revolt against the boyars in the old Russia by Boris Kustodiev
Self Portrait near the Window by Boris Kustodiev
Seated Model by Boris Kustodiev
Portrait of Gury Nikolaevich Smirnov, a cousin of the artist by Boris Kustodiev

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About Boris Kustodiev

Russian · 1878–1927

Russian[1] painter whose warm genre scenes of merchant-class life and provincial fairs made him one of the great chroniclers of pre-Revolutionary Russia.

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Museums9
Countries7
Most worksRussian Museum, Saint Petersburg · 8 works
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Who was Boris Kustodiev?
    Boris Kustodiev was a Russian[1] painter who captured provincial merchant life, with genre scenes of tea-drinking and winter fairs becoming recognisable images of pre-Revolutionary Russia. He trained in sculpture, and critics noted that his early work with three-dimensional form gave his figure painting an anatomical solidity. He joined the World of Art movement in 1910[1].
  • What is Boris Kustodiev known for?
    Boris Kustodiev is known for his genre scenes of samovar-centred tea-drinking and winter fairs, which became some of the most recognisable images of pre-Revolutionary Russia. He is also known for his portrait of Fyodor Chaliapin, and his painting, "Merchant's Wife Drinking Tea". Between 1916[1] and 1920, he worked on a group portrait of the World of Art artists.
  • What was Boris Kustodiev's art style?
    Boris Kustodiev brought a populist energy to the World of Art movement. He drew inspiration from Russian[1] folk prints, fairground colour, and the Maslenitsa festival.

Sources

Where to See guide aggregates verified holdings of Boris Kustodiev's works across the following collections.

  1. [1] wikipedia Wikipedia: Boris Kustodiev Used for: biography.
  2. [2] book Yevgenia Petrova (editor), Origins of the Russian avant-garde_ celebrating the 300th anniversary of St. Petersburg_ the Walters Art Museum, Baltimore (13 February-25 May 2003), Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco (29 June-21 September 2003) Used for: biography, stylistic analysis.
  3. [3] book Russian art of the avant-garde : theory and criticism, 1902-1934, with 105 illustrations Used for: biography, stylistic analysis.
  4. [4] book Peter. Leek, Russian Painting Used for: biography, stylistic analysis.

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