The artwork titled “Crimea. Koktebel,” created by Ivan Bilibin in 1939, is a landscape piece belonging to the Art Nouveau (Modern) movement.
The artwork depicts a serene coastal scene featuring rugged rocks emerging from both the shoreline and the sea. The foreground is dominated by variously sized and colored boulders, ranging from earthy browns to muted greens, skillfully illustrated with meticulous attention to detail. In the background, several large rock formations rise gracefully from the tranquil, reflective waters, which extend toward the distant mountains bathed in light pastel hues. The overall composition captures the natural beauty and tranquility of the Crimean coastline, showcasing Bilibin’s talent for blending realistic elements with a subtle, stylistic abstraction typical of the Art Nouveau movement.
