The artwork entitled “Costume design for the Opera ‘Fairytale of the Tsar Saltan’ by Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov” was created by Ivan Bilibin in 1936. This piece belongs to the Art Nouveau (Modern) movement and falls under the genre of design. It is part of the series “Fairytale of the Tsar Saltan.”
The artwork portrays an intricately designed costume for a character from the opera “Fairytale of the Tsar Saltan,” reflecting the elaborate and vibrant style characteristic of Ivan Bilibin’s work. The costume features a dynamic zigzag pattern in yellow, green, and red, paired with a fur-trimmed hat, a walking staff, and a detailed belt and trimmings, capturing the essence of traditional Russian attire. Bilibin’s meticulous attention to detail and use of bold colors exemplifies the Art Nouveau aesthetic, with its emphasis on stylized natural forms and elaborate ornamentation.
