1878 — 1927

Nationality: Russian Federation

Boris Kustodiev was a Russian painter and illustrator of the Mir iskusstva movement, famed for depicting bourgeois and festive life in pre-revolutionary Russia. He developed a vivid palette and bustling compositions reminiscent of popular lubok prints. Colourful canvases such as "Maslenitsa Fair" and "Tea Merchant" combine narrative naivety with decorative brilliance. He also produced intimate portraits and stage designs despite a paralysis that confined him to his studio.