The artwork titled “Illustration for Alexander Pushkin’s ‘Fairytale of the Tsar Saltan,'” created in 1905 by Ivan Bilibin, falls within the Art Nouveau (Modern) movement and is categorized as an illustration within the “Fairytale of the Tsar Saltan” series.
The artwork exemplifies the distinct characteristics of the Art Nouveau style, showcasing intricate patterns, vivid colors, and elaborate details. In the upper illustration, a grand and animated banquet scene unfolds, featuring various figures dressed in ornate and elaborate traditional attire. The characteristically decorative and organic motifs of Art Nouveau are evident on the floor tiles and the border of the tablecloth. The lower illustration depicts a serene and majestic swan, adorned with a crown, gracefully gliding on water with a fortress set against a lined, green landscape in the background. Both scenes seamlessly blend illustrative sophistication with a touch of mythical enchantment, capturing the essence of Pushkin’s fairytale through Bilibin’s masterful artistic expression.
