Lyubov Popova

Painter

Birthday April 24, 1889

Birth Sign Taurus

Birthplace Russia

DEATH DATE May 25, 1924 (35)

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About

Avant-garde painter best known for her 1914 work, "The Violin." Also acknowledged for "Portrait of a Philosopher" from 1915 and "The Model" from 1913.

Before Fame

She traveled to Kiev and St. Petersburg to study art. She was primarily interested in Italian Renaissance painting.

Trivia

She redefined shapes and images in her artwork.

Family Life

She married Boris Eding in 1918 and gave birth to a son soon afterwards.

Associated With

Her artistic style was influenced by that of Salvador Dali.