Scherzo (Sonata of the Serpent) by Mikalojus Konstantinas Ciurlionis

Scherzo (Sonata of the Serpent) 1908

mikalojuskonstantinasciurlionis

allegories

water colours

symbol

incomplete sketchy

possibly oil pastel

ocean

coloured pencil

underpainting

pastel chalk drawing

watercolour bleed

watercolour illustration

mixed medium

watercolor

sea

"Scherzo (Sonata of the Serpent)" is a 1908 painting by Lithuanian symbolist artist Mikalojus Konstantinas Ciurlionis. The painting depicts an ethereal landscape with a tall, decorative tower reflecting in a body of water. This piece exemplifies Ciurlionis’s use of symbolism to convey musical ideas through visual art, and his work often inspires a sense of wonder and mystery. The use of soft, pastel colors and abstract forms contributes to a dream-like atmosphere, which is characteristic of Ciurlionis's artistic style.