The artwork, titled “Tsarevitch. Costume design for the opera ‘Boris Godunov’ by Modest Mussorgsky,” was created by Ivan Bilibin. It belongs to the Art Nouveau (Modern) movement and is classified as a design within the series “Boris Godunov.”
The artwork features a meticulously illustrated costume design for a tsarevitch, or prince, character. The figure is adorned in a long, dark robe with intricate patterns, highlighted by a lighter trim and ornate details. The robe is complemented by green undergarments and matching footwear. The character wears a fur-edged hat decorated with feathers, signifying their noble status. The background is minimalistic, with a subtle horizon line and a decorative frame, enhancing the central focus on the elaborate costume. The overall composition and style reflect Bilibin’s signature approach, blending traditional Russian aesthetics with the fluid lines and ornamental flourishes typical of the Art Nouveau movement.
