The artist is Korovin
In 1900, Korovin became an artist of imperial theaters – Mariinsky and Alexandrinsky in St. Petersburg, Big and Small in Moscow. With the advent of Korovin in the theaters, the artist becomes the co -author of the director, means of painting forming the emotional environment of performances, the tonality of scenes. The sketches of the scenery and costumes created by him, always marked with a delicate taste, musicality, accuracy of characteristics, entertainment, have an in very public interest. They are evidence of the magical gift of the ensemble solution characteristic of their author and generous fantasy. Sketches had a resonance, affecting the evolution of Russia’s theatrical painting, contributed to the awareness of their aesthetic value. Korovin’s production made an era in Russian theatrical art. His operas on fairy and historical topics were especially inspired.