Palace, a sketch for E. Zamyatin's play, 'The Flea'
- Artist
- Boris Kustodiev
- Date
- 1925
- Style
- Art nouveau
- Genre
- Design
- Location
- Pushkin Museum
"Palace, a sketch for E. Zamyatin's play, 'The Flea,'" exemplifies a blend of Design elements and Art nouveau (modern) style. The artwork's fluid lines and organic forms evoke the Art nouveau movement, emphasizing beauty and craftsmanship. Its surreal, dreamlike atmosphere suggests influences from Surrealism, with imaginative architectural features hinting at the fantastical setting of Zamyatin's play. As a Design sketch, the piece captures the conceptual vision for the theatrical production, balancing inventive aesthetics with symbolic storytelling.
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