Costume Design. Carmen, Mercedes, Frasquita by Alexander Khvostenko-Khvostov

Costume Design. Carmen, Mercedes, Frasquita 1948

alexanderkhvostenkokhvostov

abstract painting

fauvism

canvas painting

handmade artwork painting

acrylic on canvas

naive art

paint stroke

costume

painting painterly

painting art

expressionist

"Costume Design. Carmen, Mercedes, Frasquita" is a 1948 watercolor by Russian artist Alexander Khvostenko-Khvostov (1895-1968). The artwork depicts three women in colorful, flowing dresses, likely representing the iconic characters from Georges Bizet's opera "Carmen." Their vibrant attire and the use of watercolors evoke the drama and passion of the opera, making this piece a captivating example of costume design and theatrical artistry.