Yuri Nikiforov (20th Century) Russian, Modern Cubist Lithograph Print "Musical Instruments". Modern cubist composition features a deconstructed arrangement of musical instruments, including piano keys, stringed instruments, and a brass horn, rendered in bold, overlapping geometric shapes. The piece utilizes a vibrant color palette and rhythmic lines to evoke the energy of a musical performance against its textured, parchment-like background.

Overall Size: 27 x 29 1/2 in.
Sight Size: 26 1/2 x 19 1/2 in.

Yuri Nikiforov is a Russian artist known for figurative and landscape painting that blends academic training with modern expressive elements. Educated within the Russian realist tradition, his work reflects strong draftsmanship, controlled composition, and a sensitivity to light and atmosphere, while often incorporating looser, contemporary brushwork. Nikiforov’s subjects range from portraits and genre scenes to urban and rural landscapes, frequently conveying a quiet psychological depth or poetic mood. Active in exhibitions in Russia and abroad, his paintings are represented in private collections and are appreciated for their balance of technical discipline and emotional resonance, situating his work within the continuing evolution of post-Soviet Russian art.

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