
The drawing depicts Ivan Tsarevich, a character of Russian folk tales. He is on his knees, bowed to the ground, with a bow in one hand and an arrow pointed toward the large frog. Ivan Tsarevich’s clothes are decorated with traditional elements, and his facial expression shows concentration. Reeds grow around it, which creates the atmosphere of the natural landscape. This scene may reflect a moment from a fairy tale of his adventures or trials involving magical creatures.