The artwork, titled “Sketch of costumes for ‘Snow Maiden,'” was created by the artist Nicholas Roerich and belongs to the Art Nouveau (Modern) movement. The genre of this artwork is design.
The artwork displays a detailed sketch that features a character dressed in traditional attire, suggestive of the Snow Maiden tale. Dominated by a dark color palette, the character stands prominently, donning elaborate, ornately patterned garments. The backdrop, also rendered in dark shades, appears abstract with a hint of architectural forms. The intricate design work on the costume suggests meticulous attention to detail, characteristic of Roerich’s artistry in costume design.