Scetch for Ostrovsky's "Wolves and Sheep" 1915

Boris Kustodiev's 1915 "Sketch for Ostrovsky's 'Wolves and Sheep'" is a colorful and detailed depiction of a garden scene. It captures the beauty of a Russian landscape with its lush trees, vibrant flowers, and a charming gazebo. The composition features two figures seated on a bench in the foreground, likely representing characters from the play "Wolves and Sheep" by Alexander Ostrovsky. Kustodiev's masterful use of color and light creates a sense of tranquility and captures the essence of a summer afternoon in the countryside. This sketch, intended for a stage design, reveals Kustodiev's talent for creating visually captivating environments, which contributed significantly to his reputation as a prominent artist of the early 20th century.