The artwork, titled “Illustration for the poem ‘The Tale of the Golden Cockerel’ by Alexander Pushkin,” was created by Ivan Bilibin in 1906. It belongs to the Art Nouveau (Modern) movement and falls under the genre of illustration. This piece is a part of the series “The Tale of the Golden Cockerel.”
In the artwork, there is a detailed and vibrant depiction associated with the poem by Alexander Pushkin. The upper portion features a grand procession with intricately designed horses and a richly adorned carriage, surrounded by figures dressed in elaborate attire. The meticulous drawings reflect Bilibin’s characteristic style within the Art Nouveau movement. The lower portion exhibits a circular vignette containing a golden cockerel, set against a landscape with mountains in the background, framed by a decorative border. The cockerel, central to Pushkin’s tale, is portrayed with outspread wings, embodying the folk character and elegance Bilibin is known for. The artist’s initials and the year 1907 are also inscribed within the vignette.
