The artwork, titled “Sketch for ‘Tale of Tsar Saltan’,” was created by Nicholas Roerich in 1919. This piece belongs to the Symbolism art movement and falls under the genre of sketch and study.
The artwork features an initial rendering or preparatory drawing, likely intended for a more detailed work. The sketch exhibits two dragon-like figures, drawn with minimalistic outlines and without shading or significant details. The creatures are depicted with open mouths, suggesting a dynamic or narrative action. The simplicity of the lines and the lack of background elements draw attention to the form and composition of the dragons, indicative of the Symbolism movement’s focus on evoking mood and allowing for interpretative depth.
