Kustodiev

[smokingboot]

The only constructive thing about today so far...Just been introduced to this:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boris_Kustodiev#/media/File:Kustodiev_Merchants_Wife.jpg
Big boundless clear colours, a sumptuous table and a happy cat!

Comments

[benicek.livejournal.com]

Oh I like that. Reminds me a bit of the style of Ford Madox Brown.

[smokingboot.livejournal.com]

I can see that. Kustodiev's palette is brighter, and his mood less ambiguous, but yes, there is a definite similarity. Kustodiev's stuff seems very happy... It's weird to compare the modern stereotype of Russian gloom and hardship with his cheerful visions. This one's pancake day, I think. https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/0/04/1916_Kustodiev_Fastnacht_anagoria.JPG