The artwork, titled “Costume design for the Opera, The Golden Cockerel, by Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov,” was created by the celebrated artist Ivan Bilibin in the year 1908. This piece belongs to the Art Nouveau (Modern) movement and showcases the genre of design, being part of the series “The Tale of the Golden Cockerel.”
The artwork presents an intricately detailed costume design, reflective of the rich cultural and artistic heritage associated with the opera. The figure depicted is adorned in a lavish robe embellished with gold star motifs, which is complemented by an elaborate hat that adds an air of mystique. The character holds a rod and a striped pouch, suggestive of a mage or a wise elder, embodying the fantastical elements characteristic of Bilibin’s creations. Delicate colorings and precise lines highlight the intricate pattern work and the opulence of the costume, thereby rendering the design both functional for stage performance and visually captivating as an independent piece of art.
