Mikhail Larionov, Russian, Soviet, French, 1881 to 1964, an ink and pastel on paper artwork, Ballet design from the Ballet Russes, 1920-21 season. Signed with the initials, M. L, lower right. Matted and framed. Provenance: purchased 10 years ago from the well-known collector of Russian art - JP Dorsey and has been authenticated by the noted Larionov expert, Dr Anthony Parton. Note: Mikhail Larionov was a painter, graphic artist, book illustrator, theater artist. Studied at the Moscow School of Painting, Sculpture and Architecture, 1898 to 1910, intermittently, under A. E. Arkhipov, V. A. Serov and K. A. Korovin. Initiator of the opening of the first exhibition Bubnovy Valet or Jack of Diamonds, 1910, exhibitions Osliny Khvost or Donkeys Tail, 1912, Mishen or Target, 1913, Futurists, Luchists, Primitives, 1914. The creator of the theory of Luchism, one of the first experiments in non objective art. One of the leading artists of S. P. Diaghilevs enterprise. From 1919 he lived permanently in Paris. One of a kind artwork. Russian Avant Garde Fine Art And Wall Decor Collectibles.