The artwork, titled “Red Rider,” is an illustration for the fairy tale “Vasilisa the Beautiful,” created by the artist Ivan Bilibin in 1899. This piece is part of the Art Nouveau (Modern) movement and falls under the genre of illustration. It belongs to the series “Vasilisa the Beautiful.”
The artwork depicts a dynamic scene of a rider dressed richly in red, astride a powerful horse of the same striking color. Both the rider and the horse are intricately detailed, with the rider’s elaborate costume and the horse’s fiery mane capturing immediate attention. The scene is set against a lush, forested background with trees and foliage that create a sense of depth and movement. The borders of the artwork are adorned with decorative floral and leaf motifs, characteristic of the Art Nouveau style, enhancing the fairy tale ambiance. The meticulous use of color and detail not only brings the story to life but also exemplifies Bilibin’s masterful integration of Russian folkloric elements into his illustrations.
