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RUSSIAN COSTUME DESIGN PAINTING BY VLADIMIR DMITRIEV - Vladimir Dmitriev, Russian, Soviet era, 1900 to 1948, a mixed media painting on paper depicting costume designs for the ballet with singing by Igor Stravinsky, Pulcinella. Inscribed in pencil, lower left. Matted. additionally inscribed in pencil, Dmitriev, on the backside. Vladimir Vladimirovich Dmitriev was a Soviet theater artist. Honored Artist of the RSFSR. He became famous in theatrical circles after his first major work stage design for the play Dawns based on the play by E. Verhaeren at the RSFSR 1 Theater. He worked in theaters in Moscow and Leningrad, including the Theater under the direction of S.E. Radlova. After moving to Moscow in 1938, he became the leading artist of the Moscow Art Theater. M. Gorky, from 1941 to 1948 the main artist of this theater. Antique and Vintage Soviet era Original Theatre Set and Costume Designs, Paintings and Collectibles. One of a kind artwork. Dimensions Matte board: 13 x 17 1/2 in. Image: 6 1/2 x 12 3/8 in. All measurements are approximate. Condition Overall good vintage condition. Signs of wear and age. Refer to photos. Sold as is.