"Africa, Marrakesh", oil on board, colorful depiction of Moroccan street scene with figures in the foreground, architecture in the middle ground, all set against mountains and a vivid blue sky. Label verso of painting from Harbor Gallery in Cold Spring Harbor, NY. Provenance: Acquired at Arthur James Gallery in Florida. David Burliuk was a central figure in the history of the Russian avant-garde movement as an accomplished poet, art critic, and exhibition organizer. He is considered one of the world's first hippies, and is known to have painted the words 'I Burliuk' on his forehead, standing on street corners reciting poetry. His early works were fauve-like, violent in color and heavy with paint. Throughout his life, Burliuk was innovative, energetic and upbeat. Titled lower left, and signed and dated lower right. Overall size: 19 1/2 x 15 1/2 in. Sight size: 15 1/2 x 11 1/2 in. Please note that all sales are final. No refunds will be given under any circumstances.