The photograph depicts Myasoyedov dressed as the Greek messenger god Hermes. The winged hat he is wearing is known as a petasos, which is a broad-brimmed hat often associated with Hermes (the Roman equivalent is Mercury). Myasoyedov was known for his work as a painter, and he also had an interest in bodybuilding and a flamboyant lifestyle, which is reflected in his self-portraits and staged photographs.




































