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RUSSIAN COSTUME MIXED MEDIA PAINTING BY MOISEY LEVIN - Moisey Zelikovich Levin, Russian, Soviet era, Kazakh, 1896 to 1946, a mixed media, watercolor, gouache, and pencil, painting on paper depicting a costume design of a dancer for the Cabaret play. Inscribed in pencil, on the backside. Matted. Moisey Zelikovich Levin was a Soviet Russian and Kazakh artist and film director. From the beginning of the 20s he worked as a theater artist, mainly in Leningrad theaters. In the first half of the 20s, he was interested in constructivism; The first significant work was the design of the play The Death of Tarelkin by A. V. SukhovoKobylin at the New Drama Theater. In 1924 to 1926, Moses Levin designed several performances at the former Alexandrinsky Theater. Since 1925, he collaborated with the Bolshoi Drama Theater, where in 1928 he became the chief artist. Antique and Vintage Soviet era Original Theatre Set and Costume Designs, Paintings and Collectibles. One of a kind artwork. Dimensions Matte board: 17 1/3 x 12 1/2 in. Image: 10 1/2 x 7 3/8 in. All measurements are approximate. Condition Overall good vintage condition. Signs of wear and age. Refer to photos. Sold as is.