Painter, graphic artist, theatrical and poster designer. Born in the family of Ilya Naumov in the village of Zhilkino to the north of Moscow (1899). Studied at the Imperial Stroganov Central School of Art and Industry (1909–17) and the State Free Art Studios/VKhUTEMAS in Moscow (1918–21). Member of the Society of Young Artists (1919–23). Designed the sets and costumes for a travelling theatre com...