Russian American Gouache Painting

Theatre Sketch with frame

"Boyaryni and Children"

Conception de costume pour l'opéra Prince Igor de A. Borodine 

Symbolism

Sign Nicholas Roerich

 1914

size of painting  : 35 x 27 cm

size of frame : 49 x 39 cm

Tempera on paper

Hand painted

Pencil, gouache on paper

Condition is good

With frame

“Prince Igor” is the famous opera based on medieval Russian epic “The Lay of Igor’s Host”. The epic tells a tragic story of the campaign of Prince Igor Svyatoslavich against Cuman tribes in 1185.

The artwork titled “Boyarynia and children” was created by Nicholas Roerich in the year 1914. It belongs to the Art Nouveau (Modern) movement and falls under the genre of design.The artwork depicts a group of figures dressed in vibrant, intricately patterned traditional attire, suggesting a scene rich in cultural and historical context. The central figures appear to be adults, standing protectively around smaller figures that likely represent children. The use of bold colors and elaborate designs is indicative of the Art Nouveau style, characterized by its ornamental and organic approach. The meticulous detailing in their clothing highlights the craftsmanship and aesthetic principles of the period, with each figure’s attire adorned with various motifs and patterns. This piece reflects a harmony between human figures and decorative design, embodying the essence of Art Nouveau’s integration of art into everyday life.

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