The artwork titled “Prince Ivan and the Firebird,” is an illustration created by Ivan Bilibin in 1901. Executed through the medium of lithography, this piece is associated with the Art Nouveau (Modern) movement and belongs to the illustration genre. The artwork provides a visual representation of a scene from the Russian fairy story “The Firebird.”
In the artwork, a young man, dressed in a traditional Russian garment of red and green, appears to be Prince Ivan, reclines on the grass under a tree. Above him, a majestic firebird with resplendent golden plumage and a long, flowing tail emanates an ethereal glow as it seemingly responds to Ivan’s outstretched hand. The setting is a dense forest abundant with foliage and fruit, while the border adorns intricate patterns characteristic of Art Nouveau. The attention to detail and the fluidity of lines capture the mystical and folkloric essence of the scene, transporting the viewer into the enchanting world of Russian fairy tales.
