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David Burliuk (1882-1967) Russian, Oil on Board

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David Burliuk (1882-1967) Russian, Oil on Board
Attractive oil on board by David Burliuk, signed Burliuk in the lower left. It is titled "The Blue Horse" a thick impasto on board. Provenance: acquired in '85 at A.C.A. gallery 57th St NYC.
David Burliuk was a central figure in the history of the Russian avant-garde movement as an accomplished poet, art critic, and exhibition organizer. He is considered one of the world's first hippies, and is known to have painted the words 'I Burliuk' on his forehead, standing on street corners reciting poetry. His early works were fauve-like, violent in color and heavy with paint. Throughout his life, Burliuk was innovative, energetic and upbeat.
Overall size: 18 x 21 1/2 in.
Sight size: 91/2 x 13 in.

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