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Boris Kustodiev was born in Astrakhan into the family of a professor of philosophy, history of literature, and logic at the local theological seminary. His father died young, and all financial and material burdens fell on his mother's shoulders. The Kustodiev family rented a small wing in a rich merchant's house.
- Painter, Stage designer
- Boris Mikhaylovich Kustodiev, 7 March 1878, Astrakhan, Russian Empire
Boris Kustodiev was bom in Astrakhan. His father, a schoolteacher, died young, and all financial and material burdens lay on his mother's shoulders. The Kustodiev family rented a small wing in a rich merchant's house. It was here that the boy's first impressions were formed of the way of life of the provincial merchant class.
Boris Kustodiev was born in Astrakhan into the family of a professor of philosophy, history of literature, and logic at the local theological seminary. His father died young, and all financial and material burdens fell on his mother's shoulders. The Kustodiev family rented a small wing in a rich merchant's house.
- Russian
- May 7, 1878
- Astrakhan, Russian Federation
- May 28, 1927
In 1905, Kustodiev had a house and studio built near Kineshma, in which he and his family were to spend the large part of the following decade. Designed in neo-Russian style, the house, or "Terem", witnessed many joyful family occasions. These were reflected in a series of informal paintings, such as "Morning" (1904) and "Lilac" (1906), which ...
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His mother, Ekaterina Prokhorovna, hoped that Boris would continue the family dynasty and become a priest after the late father and numerous uncles. Kustodiev’s first teacher was a graduate of the St. Petersburg Academy of Arts – Pavel Vlasov .
Boris Mikhailovich Kustodiev (March 7, 1878 – May 28, 1927) was a Russian painter and graphic artist known for his colorful and vibrant works that captured the essence of Russian life during the early 20th century. He is celebrated for his portrayals of people, landscapes, and festivals, often characterized by their lively and expressive style.
Kustodiev was born in the family of a seminary teacher in 1878 in Astrakhan. Fate decreed that Boris's father passed away when the boy was only over a year old, and all responsibility for the upbringing fell on the fragile shoulders of his mother - a 25-year-old widow with four children.
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