Palace, a sketch for E. Zamyatin's play, 'The Flea' 1925

"Palace, a sketch for E. Zamyatin's play, 'The Flea'" is a vibrant and playful set design created by Russian artist Boris Kustodiev in 1925. This sketch features a fantastical and richly-colored backdrop, emphasizing a sense of theatricality with its stylized architecture, palm trees, and dramatic figures. Kustodiev's signature style, a blend of folk art and modernism, shines through in this piece. The artwork, now housed at the Pushkin Museum in Moscow, is a fascinating example of the artist's contributions to the world of stage design.