Cossack Mamai 1912

"Cossack Mamai" is a 1912 painting by David Burliuk, a prominent figure in the Russian avant-garde movement. The work depicts a Cossack musician playing a traditional instrument, the kobza, amidst a stylized landscape. Bold colors and simplified forms are characteristic of Burliuk's style, which draws inspiration from both folk art and the artistic innovations of Cubism and Expressionism. The painting reflects the artist's interest in celebrating the cultural heritage and strength of the Cossack people.