Sketch for the opera, 'The Golden Cockerel', by Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov 1909

"Sketch for the opera, 'The Golden Cockerel'" is a 1909 set design by Russian artist Ivan Bilibin. The artwork features a stylized landscape with a large, colorful tent in the center, surrounded by jagged cliffs, dense forests and a full moon. Bilibin was known for his illustrations in the Art Nouveau style, often drawing on Russian folk tales and mythology. This sketch is a prime example of his signature style with its flat planes, bold lines, and rich use of color. The work is currently housed in the Pushkin Museum in Moscow, Russia.