The artwork titled “Illustration for the fairy tale ‘Vasilisa the Beautiful'” was created by Ivan Bilibin in the year 1900 and belongs to the Art Nouveau (Modern) movement. This illustration is a part of the genre of book illustration and specifically features in the series “Vasilisa the Beautiful”.
The artwork depicts a scene from the Russian fairy tale “Vasilisa the Beautiful.” The illustration is rich in intricate details and vibrant colors common to Bilibin’s style. It features a picturesque village scene with various characters dressed in traditional attire, exuding a sense of Russian folklore. The background includes architectural elements characteristic of ancient Russian structures, such as onion-domed buildings, creating a context for the fairy tale. The ornate border further enhances the aesthetic, typical of the Art Nouveau movement, incorporating floral and geometric patterns. The lower section of the artwork contains text written in Russian, narrating a part of the fairy tale.
