The artwork, titled “Illustration for the fairy tale ‘Vasilisa the Beautiful,'” was created by Ivan Bilibin in 1900. It belongs to the Art Nouveau (Modern) movement and falls under the genre of illustration. This piece is part of the series “Vasilisa the Beautiful.”
The illustration captures a scene from the Russian fairy tale “Vasilisa the Beautiful,” featuring intricate details and vibrant colors characteristic of Bilibin’s style. The composition includes various characters in traditional, elaborate costumes, suggesting a moment of significant interaction. The ornate borders frame the image, further enhancing its visual richness. The accompanying text, written in Russian, likely narrates the scene depicted above, contributing to the narrative depth of the fairy tale.
