Oil on canvas pad
11 x 15 inches (without frame)
signed Burliuk (lower left)
1959

On the back of the canvas pad "1961 N. 20 Autumnal Evening Hampton Bay, L.I. NY"

David Burliuk was a pioneering Russian-American artist who played a pivotal role in the development of modern art during the early 20th century. Born in Ukraine in 1882, Burliuk was a multifaceted talent known for his contributions to various artistic movements, including Cubism, Futurism, and Rayonism.

As one of the founders of Russian Futurism, Burliuks work challenged traditional artistic conventions, embracing vibrant colors and abstract forms to convey the dynamism of the modern world. His paintings often depicted urban scenes, landscapes, and portraits infused with a sense of movement and energy.

Burliuks artistic journey took him across continents. After leaving Russia during the tumultuous years of the Russian Revolution, he settled in the United States, where he continued to paint and exhibit his work. In America, he explored new artistic styles while maintaining his commitment to avant-garde principles.

Throughout his career, David Burliuks artistic innovation and experimentation left an enduring legacy in both Russian and American art. His influence on the development of modernism, along with his contributions to literature and poetry, cement his place as a significant figure in the history of 20th-century art.

Provenance
Purchased by current owner from Sothebys sale in April 2002.

Sale conducted by Sothebys with Department of Treasury and Internal Revenue Service of seized property for delinquent internal revenue taxes due from Ella Freidus residing at 26 Dock Hollow Rd. Cold Spring Harbor, NY 11724. Original Sothebys sale sticker affixed to the back of the frame.

Ella Jaffe Freidus was an art dealer who collected art for an art gallery she owned on Long Island.

She was also an agent for a well-known Russian artist, David Burliuk .