Portrait of the Regisseur Alexander Tairov 1920

Aristarkh Lentulov’s 1920 painting "Portrait of the Regisseur Alexander Tairov" captures the essence of the avant-garde Russian theatre director with a bold, geometric style. Tairov is rendered as a figure of importance, with sharp lines and geometric planes highlighting his suit and tie against an abstract backdrop of architectural forms. The cubist fragmentation of the background hints at a sense of urban energy and movement, reflecting the dynamic and innovative nature of Tairov's theatre.