The artwork titled “Great Ustyug,” created by Ivan Bilibin, belongs to the Art Nouveau (Modern) movement and falls under the landscape genre.
The artwork presents a tranquil riverside scene dominated by several moored boats, with masts adorned by small flags. The shore is lined with a retaining wall leading up to a hilly area where small structures and a church with a domed roof can be seen in the background. The upper left corner of the artwork is inscribed with handwritten Russian text “Великий Устюг” (Great Ustyug), indicating the title and giving a sense of place and context to the serene landscape depicted in Bilibin’s characteristic style. The use of muted earth tones and specific line work are indicative of Bilibin’s affiliation with the Art Nouveau movement.
