Design for final backcloth 1926

Natalia Goncharova’s "Design for final backcloth" is a vibrant depiction of a Russian city. The artwork is rendered in the style of Russian icon painting and features a dense composition of buildings, many adorned with onion domes. The bright colors, bold lines, and flat planes characteristic of Russian icon painting are on full display, creating a sense of religious symbolism and spiritual depth. The artwork's overall effect is one of both grandeur and intimacy, reflecting Goncharova's interest in Russian folk art and her desire to create a new form of artistic expression that was both modern and distinctly Russian.