Description of the painting by Mikhail Vrubel “Tsarevna Volkhov”

Description of the painting by Mikhail Vrubel Tsarevna Volkhov

Created by the artist in 1898, the work based on the famous opera still fascinates many viewers. In the center of the composition, Vrubel will stir up the image of a young beauty, sadly folded hands and directing her gaze filled with anguish beyond the bounds of the canvas. The inspiration for this painting was the work of the Russian composer and close friend of the artist Rimsky-Korsakov called “Sadko”. The main role in this opera was played by Vrubel’s beloved wife, actress N. I. Zabella-Vrubel. In the young and beautiful princess Magus, you can really see the features of Vrubel’s wife, as in many of his other creations.

The princess has beautiful long hair, a golden hue, wearing a white linen shirt, and a crown of gems and pearls adorns her head. The artist decided to portray the moment as the plot when the princess sinks into the water. This sad story is emphasized by all the details of the picture. The colors

in which the picture is made symbolize the sorrow and longing of the Magi. All these elements contrast with the beauty of her attire and jewelry. The moon quietly looks out from the crown of dark trees. Her golden yellow shades merge with the beautiful hair color of the Magi and the elements of her clothes. Dark shades of water and trees, as if transmitting dampness, darkness and oblivion of the seabed. They seem to reflect minor chords and the theme of this sad event. The princess’s pensive look is filled with longing for her beloved Sadko. As if the princess is exhausted from the expectation of a loved one.

The position of her hands, tells the viewer about the anxieties and feelings of the young girl. It seems that she is about to take a step forward into the endless water depths and will forever remain at the bottom. This sad story is emphasized by all the details of the picture. The colors in which the picture is made symbolize the sorrow and longing of the Magi. All these elements contrast with the beauty of her attire and jewelry. The moon quietly looks out from the crown of dark trees. Her golden yellow shades merge with the beautiful hair color of the Magi and the elements of her clothes. Dark shades of water and trees, as if transmitting dampness, darkness and oblivion of the seabed. They seem to reflect minor chords and the theme of this sad event. The princess’s pensive look is filled with longing for her beloved Sadko. As if the princess is exhausted from the expectation of a loved one.

The position of her hands, tells the viewer about the anxieties and feelings of the young girl. It seems that she is about to take a step forward into the endless water depths and will forever remain at the bottom. This sad story is emphasized by all the details of the picture. The colors in which the picture is made symbolize the sorrow and longing of the Magi. All these elements contrast with the beauty of her attire and jewelry. The moon quietly looks out from the crown of dark trees. Her golden yellow shades merge with the beautiful hair color of the Magi and the elements of her clothes. Dark shades of water and trees, as if transmitting dampness, darkness and oblivion of the seabed. They seem to reflect minor chords and the theme of this sad event. The princess’s pensive look is filled with longing for her beloved Sadko. As if the princess is exhausted from the expectation of a loved one. The position of her hands, tells the viewer about the anxieties and feelings of the young girl. It seems that she is about to take a step forward into the endless water depths and will forever remain at the bottom. The colors in which the picture is made symbolize the sorrow and longing of the Magi.

All these elements contrast with the beauty of her attire and jewelry. The moon quietly looks out from the crown of dark trees. Her golden yellow shades merge with the beautiful hair color of the Magi and the elements of her clothes. Dark shades of water and trees, as if transmitting dampness, darkness and oblivion of the seabed. They seem to reflect minor chords and the theme of this sad event. The princess’s pensive look is filled with longing for her beloved Sadko. As if the princess is exhausted from the expectation of a loved one. The position of her hands, tells the viewer about the anxieties and feelings of the young girl. It seems that she is about to take a step forward into the endless water depths and will forever remain at the bottom. The colors in which the picture is made symbolize the sorrow and longing of the Magi. All these elements contrast with the beauty of her attire and jewelry.

The moon quietly looks out from the crown of dark trees. Her golden yellow shades merge with the beautiful hair color of the Magi and the elements of her clothes. Dark shades of water and trees, as if transmitting dampness, darkness and oblivion of the seabed. They seem to reflect minor chords and the theme of this sad event. The princess’s pensive look is filled with longing for her beloved Sadko. As if the princess is exhausted from the expectation of a loved one. The position of her hands, tells the viewer about the anxieties and feelings of the young girl. It seems that she is about to take a step forward into the endless water depths and will forever remain at the bottom. All these elements contrast with the beauty of her attire and jewelry. The moon quietly looks out from the crown of dark trees. Her golden yellow shades merge with the beautiful hair color of the Magi and the elements of her clothes.

Dark shades of water and trees, as if transmitting dampness, darkness and oblivion of the seabed. They seem to reflect minor chords and the theme of this sad event. The princess’s pensive look is filled with longing for her beloved Sadko. As if the princess is exhausted from the expectation of a loved one. The position of her hands, tells the viewer about the anxieties and feelings of the young girl. It seems that she is about to take a step forward into the endless water depths and will forever remain at the bottom. All these elements contrast with the beauty of her attire and jewelry. The moon quietly looks out from the crown of dark trees. Her golden yellow shades merge with the beautiful hair color of the Magi and the elements of her clothes. Dark shades of water and trees, as if transmitting dampness, darkness and oblivion of the seabed. They seem to reflect minor chords and the theme of this sad event. The princess’s pensive look is filled with longing for her beloved Sadko. As if the princess is exhausted from the expectation of a loved one. The position of her hands, tells the viewer about the anxieties and feelings of the young girl. It seems that she is about to take a step forward into the endless water depths and will forever remain at the bottom.

Dark shades of water and trees, as if transmitting dampness, darkness and oblivion of the seabed. They seem to reflect minor chords and the theme of this sad event. The princess’s pensive look is filled with longing for her beloved Sadko. As if the princess is exhausted from the expectation of a loved one. The position of her hands, tells the viewer about the anxieties and feelings of the young girl. It seems that she is about to take a step forward into the endless water depths and will forever remain at the bottom. Dark shades of water and trees, as if transmitting dampness, darkness and oblivion of the seabed. They seem to reflect minor chords and the theme of this sad event. The princess’s pensive look is filled with longing for her beloved Sadko. As if the princess is exhausted from the expectation of a loved one. The position of her hands, tells the viewer about the anxieties and feelings of the young girl. It seems that she is about to take a step forward into the endless water depths and will forever remain at the bottom.


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Description of the painting by Mikhail Vrubel “Tsarevna Volkhov”