The artwork, titled “Cover of ‘Art of Printing,'” was created by Ivan Bilibin in the year 1900. It is a notable example of the Art Nouveau (Modern) movement and falls within the genre of illustration.
The artwork, rendered in black ink, features an intricate design typical of Bilibin’s style. The central motif consists of three figures, anthropomorphic birds, positioned on a landscape with a view extending to a body of water, possibly a lake or sea, bordered by trees. The background captures the essence of a serene natural environment, with a distant horizon accentuating the depth of the scene. The upper right corner of the artwork is marked with the date “March 1902,” while the bottom of the illustration contains the title in Russian, “Печатное Искусство” (Art of Printing). Bilibin’s meticulous linework and the balanced composition demonstrate the influence of Art Nouveau, characterized by its stylized forms and decorative elements.
