Pavel Tchelitchew

Pavel Tchelitchew (1898, 1957) was a Russian-born Neo-Romantic and Surrealist painter known for his visionary, mystical imagery that explored the human form, metamorphosis, and inner psychological states. He gained prominence in Paris and New York art circles, becoming associated with figures like Gertrude Stein and the Ballets Russes, for which he designed sets and costumes. His most celebrated work, 'Hide-and-Seek' (1940, 42), housed in MoMA, exemplifies his distinctive style blending figuration with dreamlike, biomorphic complexity.