Sketch of Scenery for the Opera 'Valkyrie' 1929

This abstract sketch by Alexander Khvostenko-Khvostov, created in 1929, depicts a composition of geometric shapes and forms. Over a light background, circles of various sizes and colors are dispersed across the canvas, juxtaposed with thin black lines and simple rectilinear shapes. The artist's use of geometric shapes and simple lines suggests influence from Constructivism, a prominent artistic movement that emerged in Russia in the early 20th century. This sketch was likely intended for the opera 'Valkyrie' by Richard Wagner, highlighting the connections between art and musical performance.