Alexander Ilyich Naumov (1899-1928) was a

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a painter, interior designer, book designer and poster artist who was active following the

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. He graduated from the Stroganov School of Arts in 1916, but then continued his studies by enrolling in another course in decorative arts. In 1919 he was one of the main initiators of the

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(OBMOKhU), with whom he exhibited over the next few years. He designed posters for a number of films including ''

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'' (1927). In 1928

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invited him to participate in the

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exhibition, in

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. He subsequently died in a drowning accident.

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Naumov, Alexander Ilyich 1899 births 1928 deaths Stroganov Moscow State Academy of Arts and Industry alumni