The artwork, titled “Costume design for the Opera, The Golden Cockerel, by Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov,” was created by Ivan Bilibin in 1909. It falls under the Art Nouveau (Modern) art movement and belongs to the design genre. This piece is part of the series “The Tale of the Golden Cockerel.”
The artwork features an intricately designed costume for an opera character, highlighting Bilibin’s attention to detail and mastery in combining traditional and modern elements. The costume is characterized by a checkerboard pattern in black, white, and blue, with additional designs incorporating green and gray elements. The character wears a tall, white hat adorned with green feather-like decorations, conveying an air of elegance and regality. The overall composition of the costume suggests a harmonious blend of geometric patterns and vibrant colors, which is reflective of the Art Nouveau style. This costume design effectively encapsulates the thematic essence of Rimsky-Korsakov’s opera and exemplifies Bilibin’s artistic ingenuity.
