Natalia Goncharova (Russian, 1881–1962), watercolor and gouache costume design on toned paper depicting an armored medieval guard holding a staff and wearing a dark green cloak and sword. The work bears handwritten production notes, the Roman numeral “XXI,” and a signature along the right edge. Presented under glass with a wide mat in a decorative silver- and blue-toned frame. Displays age-related toning, fading, scattered marks, and faint inscriptions, with minor spotting to the mat and surface wear and small losses to the frame. The reverse retains an older taped paper backing and hanging wire. Approx. frame size (in): 17.75 x 14.75 x 1.25, Approx. painting size (in): 9.5 x 6.5.