The artwork, “Illustration for Alexander Pushkin’s ‘Fairytale of the Tsar Saltan’,” was created by Ivan Bilibin in 1905. As a part of the Art Nouveau (Modern) movement, this illustration belongs to the genre of illustration and is part of the series “Fairytale of the Tsar Saltan.”
The artwork displays a richly detailed scene from the fairytale with characters clad in resplendent traditional attire, seated around a table ornated with intricate patterns. The upper part showcases various figures, including the Tsar, engaged in a lively banquet, depicted with a vivid and colorful palette. The lower part of the artwork features an exquisite pattern on the floor, extending the artwork’s ornamental aesthetics. The scene exudes an aura of narrative vividness and traditional folklore, embodying Ivan Bilibin’s style and his rendering of Alexander Pushkin’s literary masterpiece. The second illustration beneath the main one shows a majestic swan swimming in a body of water in front of a fortified castle, similarly rendered with vibrant colors and illustrative detail.
