The artwork, titled “Illustration for the Russian Fairy Story ‘Maria Morevna,'” was created in 1900 by the artist Ivan Bilibin. This piece belongs to the Art Nouveau (Modern) movement and falls within the genre of illustration. It is part of a series illustrating the fairy tale “Maria Morevna.”
The artwork features a detailed textual portrayal of a scene from the Russian fairy tale “Maria Morevna,” accompanied by intricate illustrations that frame the text. Ornate, decorative border elements characterize the Art Nouveau style prevalent throughout the artwork. Within the text, a small illustration near the bottom depicts a serene landscape scene at dusk or dawn, showing a calm river with a reflection of the moon and a silhouetted tree against a backdrop of a sky transitioning between day and night. The overall composition blends literary and visual art, creating a cohesive narrative that captures the essence of the fairy tale.
