Trading Pier in the Capital City.Sketch of set for C. Pugni`s ballet 1912

Konstantin Korovin's "Trading Pier in the Capital City. Sketch of set for C. Pugni's ballet" (1912) captures the bustling energy of a pier in a city. The vibrant colors and loose brushstrokes evoke a sense of movement and activity, with people and boats seemingly dancing in the lively scene. This sketch, designed as a stage set, demonstrates Korovin's mastery of theatrical design and his ability to translate the essence of a scene onto the canvas. The whimsical figures and decorative details are reminiscent of the artist's connection to the Russian artistic movement known as "World of Art," which favored Impressionistic and decorative elements.