1878, Saratov - 1968, Moscow

Painter, graphic artist. Studied under VasilyKonovalov in Saratov (1891-96), under Abram Arkhipov, Valentin Serov and Konstantin Korovin at the Moscow School of Painting, Sculpture and Architecture (1897-1904) and attended private studios in Paris (1906). Helped to organise the Scarlet Rose (1904) and Blue Rose (1907) exhibitions. Contributed to the exhibitions of the World of Art (from 1902), Union of Russian Artists (from 1906), Wreath (1908) and one-man shows in Russia and abroad. Life member of the Salon d'Automne (1906). Chairman of the Four Arts (1924-31). Lived in Moscow.Taught at art institutions in Moscow (until 1949).Honoured