Attributed to Varvara Fyodorovna Stepanova, Russian, 1894 to 1958, mixed media painting on paper depicting an abstract composition. Unsigned. A paper label, inscribed in Russian and French the print, Tsata from the image of the Smolensk Mother of God; silver, gilded, decorated with colored enamel and stones; Russian work of the 17th centuryб Pskov, Church of the Epiphany, in Zapskovya, on the backside. Varvara Fedorovna Stepanova is a Soviet avant garde artist, representative of constructivism, designer and poet, wife and colleague of Alexander Rodchenko. She also worked and exhibited under the pseudonym Varst. Alongside her husband Alexander Rodchenko, Varvara Stepanova played a pivotal role in advocating for revolutionary ideals over traditional aesthetic values. Her diverse talents extended beyond visual art to encompass propaganda, poetry, stage scenery, and textile designs. Russian Avant Garde Paintings And Art Collectibles. One of a kind artwork.