The artwork, “Illustration for the fairytale ‘White Duck'” by Ivan Bilibin, created in 1902, is a notable piece within the Art Nouveau (Modern) movement. This illustration belongs to the genre of illustration and is part of the series “White Duck.”
In the artwork, a detailed and refined composition is evident, characterized by Bilibin’s distinctive stylistic elements. The illustration features a melancholic scene set at dawn or dusk, depicting several birds perched on the branches of an intricate and twisting tree, each holding a bone in their beaks. The background shows a serene water body with the sun at the horizon, adding a calm and ethereal mood to the scene. The lower portion of the image presents an ornamental vignette of two symmetrical birds facing each other, surrounded by intricate foliage and floral motifs. Bilibin’s monogram and the year “1902” are notably integrated into the design, highlighting the artist’s signature style and attention to decorative detail.
