Sketch for the opera, 'The Tale of Tsar Saltan', by Nikolai Rimsky Korsakov
- Artist
- Konstantin Korovin
- Date
- 1913
- Style
- Art nouveau
- Genre
- Design
- Location
- Pushkin Museum
"Sketch for the opera, 'The Tale of Tsar Saltan'," by Konstantin Korovin (1913), exemplifies his mastery of Design within the Art nouveau (modern) movement. Korovin, a prominent Russian artist, was renowned for his vibrant Gouache paintings and innovative approach to Paper as a medium. This sketch embodies his dynamic style—fluid, ornate lines, and decorative elements typical of his era. As a genre work, it reflects his engagement with theatrical and operatic subjects, capturing the essence of early 20th-century modernism with elegant, organic forms that echo the aesthetics of Art nouveau.
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