Nikolai Efimovich Kuznetsov (1879–1970) was a Russian Empire and later a Soviet painter and theatre designer. His teachers included Valentin Serov and Konstantin Korovin. From 1916 to 1918 he exhibited with the Jack of Diamonds group; from 1915 to 1922 he was a member of the Free Art Society. He began designing for the theatre in 1917. His work continued to be exhibited after the Revolution. Works References John Milner. A Dictionary of Russian and Soviet Artists, 1420 - 1970. Woodbridge, Suffolk; Antique Collectors' Club, 1993 1879 births 1970 deaths Painters from the Russian Empire Designers from the Russian Empire Soviet painters