Study of scene design for "Tristan und Isolde" 1914

This is a scene design by Nicholas Roerich for the opera Tristan und Isolde, created in 1914. Roerich was a prominent Russian artist, known for his symbolic and mystical style, often drawing inspiration from mythology and history. This design evokes a dramatic and stylized setting for Wagner's opera, featuring a red tent and a ship with ornate details, alluding to the themes of love, tragedy, and the sea within the story.