Aleksander Volkov (Russian, 1886-1957) gouache on paper abstract composition painting. Signed and dated 1915 on the back with some additional sketches. Framed. Aleksander Nikolaevic Volkov is now regarded as one of the most prominent and acclaimed Russian artists of the early 20th century. During his lifetime, however, Volkov’s work was considered ‘ideologically dangerous’ and for the last decade of his life, he experienced great hardship, struggling to make a living. Volkov has been reinstated as a leading Russian artist and today his works form part of permanent displays at such prestigious museums as the State Tretyakov Gallery in Moscow, the State Russian Museum in St Petersburg and the Karakalpak Museum of Arts in Nukus.