The artwork titled “Costume design for ‘Tale of Tsar Saltan'” was created by Nicholas Roerich in 1919. It is associated with the Art Nouveau movement, also known as Modern, and falls under the genre of design.
The artwork portrays a figure dressed in elaborate costume, likely for the production of “Tale of Tsar Saltan”. The figure is adorned in an ornate, golden-yellow costume with a fur-trimmed collar, distinctive red sleeves, and matching boots. The costume incorporates a helmet and a shield, giving the impression of nobility or high-ranking status within a historical or mythical context. The background features a series of tent structures rendered in soft hues of beige and violet, which accentuate the central figure’s commanding presence. The style fuses intricate detailing and vivid colors characteristic of the Art Nouveau movement.
